Dear All,
We are planning a basement kitchen, and we want to convert one small room into a electricity free fridge-pantry. It has an opening onto the street where the coal used to come in, so it is well aired and cool all year round. I thought of:
1. Digging up the cement floor until I reach the dirt, and cover it with shingles and wooden lats
2. Plastering walls with natural render that also breathes
3. Then installing shelves to store fresh or preserved foods.
4. Install a thermometer to monitor temperatures
I hope this will create a fairly stable temperature, but I am open to suggestions. I don't know what more I can do to regulate or reduce temperatures and humidity. I have tried looking for websites on how to improve on traditional pantry, but can't find anything much. Ideally the cold air would come from below and a vent above would let out the hotter air, but I only have one vent at the top.... If anyone has any plans or has tried anything more scientific, I am all ears!
We plan to have a small fridge-freezer as well, for higher value items or left-overs etc...
Thanks
