Large humi vs. walk-in

[prometheus]

I am doing a little research on doing a walk in in the basement of my new home. The basement is unfinished, and has an 12'x12' abutment area that would be perfect for a walk in. The problem I am having is that there is little information I can find regarding installation, materials, even pictures of what can be done. I thoroughly enjoyed Alan's (Atuck) project. I wanted to do something along those lines, but a little more upscale.

Then I found this, which led me to think of doing a wine cellar/humi room instead. I do have plans on doing a dedicated smoking room as well. So, I have a budget of about $20k to finish the project, and wanted to see if you folks had any pictures or ideas you could pass along. I am leaning more towards the large humi/wine cellar idea. However, there is the problem of the temperature requirements for the cigars and wine storage.

 

[BlindedByScience]

I just Googled "Walk In Humidor" and found a bunch of interesting links. Several consultant firms that say this is their specialty.

For temperature control, I'd think having a chat with your local HVAC contractor would be a good idea. It's going to depend a lot on your area's typical temperature range, etc.

I tried to talk the wife into letting me turn a hall closet into a walk in, with no success..... :laugh: I have a Staebell "Aristocrat" that I'm completely happy with, but (surprise, surprise) it doesn't have the capacity I'd really have liked to have.

Good luck - B.B.S.

 

[Rod]

When I get my new house, first thing I'm doing is building a walk-in humidor / wine cellar. Wine and Cigars like the same environment (cool temp w/ around 68% RH). I say go this route if you have the money/space. Then you can just buy a big humidifier and the whole room will stay nice and humid. Much easier than trying to maintain RH is a cabinet. I think you could build it for around $10k, or even less.

 

[LilBastage]

THIS GUY did a pretty good job and the website is pretty interesting.

Good luck!

 

[billbaker3]

I just Googled "Walk In Humidor" and found a bunch of interesting links. Several consultant firms that say this is their specialty.

For temperature control, I'd think having a chat with your local HVAC contractor would be a good idea. It's going to depend a lot on your area's typical temperature range, etc.

I tried to talk the wife into letting me turn a hall closet into a walk in, with no success..... :laugh: I have a Staebell "Aristocrat" that I'm completely happy with, but (surprise, surprise) it doesn't have the capacity I'd really have liked to have.

Good luck - B.B.S.

Make sure you get a good one. Being on the distribution side I can tell you that a TON of contractors know very little about Humidity besides slapping a humidifier on ductwork.

 

[mrjinglesusa]

THIS GUY did a pretty good job and the website is pretty interesting.

Good luck!

I've archived his website because when I build a walk-in, I want it very similar to his. Good info on his site throughout the whole process.

 

[TMarquis]

THIS GUY did a pretty good job and the website is pretty interesting.

Good luck!

I've archived his website because when I build a walk-in, I want it very similar to his. Good info on his site throughout the whole process.

Same here, hope to do something very much like this in the next couple of years.