We just dug up our footer for our CO.  I could type/talk about it for
hours.  We're looking at 10x20 and pouring concrete walls.  If you're
interested in knowing exactly what we're doing give me a shout.

Josh Luthman
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On Wed, Jul 28, 2021 at 1:45 PM Chuck McCown via AF <[email protected]> wrote:

> Google Insulating Concrete Forms
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chuck McCown via AF
> Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 11:35 AM
> To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
> Cc: Chuck McCown
> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Building a CO
>
> Always go larger than your first inclination.
> I would do insulated concrete foam.  Quick, cheap, easy.
> Super insulated.  Tornado and bullet resistant.
>
> Just stack them like legos.  A bit of rebar but nothing crazy.
> When they are all stacked, the concrete pumper truck shows up and fills
> them
> up.
> I don't recall if you do two lifts or not.  I think so.
>
> You might not need any extra heat except for when people come to visit.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Fabien
> Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 7:39 AM
> To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
> Subject: [AFMUG] Building a CO
>
> We need to upgrade a roadside FTTH cabinet to a small building. I've
> never started from scratch before. It will house maybe 2 racks of
> equipment. I'm thinking 10x15 or 10x20 footprint. I know a used tower
> shelter is an option but I'm leaning towards a real building, maybe
> concrete for tornado resistance.
>
> Probably two small Mini Splits for cooling.  Power, I'm not sure,
> probably dual 48v system although we may have some 120 equipment.
> Propane backup generator or course. Probably needs some propane heat
> also for winter in Michigan but maybe I could just run the right mini
> split and some electric heat for super cold days.
>
> Interested in any other ideas and what stuff do I need to consider
> that's not even on my radar.
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
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