How Do You Make An Ice House?
If you have the need to store large amounts of ice, building an ice house is a project for you. Popular many years ago, now most freezers now come equipped with ice makers to produce a sufficient amount of ice for a family, but are not designed to handle large orders. You can also use ice houses to store ice for events such as county fairs or carnivals. Determine how large your ice house must be. This takes into account the size of your family, how much ice you consume and how much room you have to devote to an ice house. Locate a shady spot close to your house. If a shady spot is not available, consider constructing a trellis over the ice house and covering it with ivy or vines to create shade. Set 6- to 12-inch concrete footings below the frost line of the ground. Then construct the floor of the ice house using wood planks or concrete. Slant the floor in one direction toward a drain. Frame the outside walls with 2-by-4 inch studs and cover with tongue-and-groove siding. Be sure to fr