How Do You Build An Underground Room?
Having an underground room can come in handy for a variety of reasons. Children love to have secret rooms for play. If the room is near your house or attached to your basement it can serve as a tornado shelter. It can also serve as a fresh vegetable or fruit storage area like the old-fashioned root cellars. Some people like to have an underground room for an emergency fall-out shelter. How do you build an underground room? Dig a hole a little larger than the final dimensions that you want your underground room to be. This will allow you to add some structural supports to prevent a cave-in and injury. First, you dig straight down and then you will want to tunnel out. Another option is to dig a very large hole with a backhoe. Frame up 4 walls using treated 2x4s and 10D nails, as well as a ceiling if you choose to dig a large hole with a backhoe. See Resources below for more information on building a wall. Cover the ceiling frame with treated plywood sheets. Decide if you want to make a s
