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Posted: 6/29/2017 9:05:56 PM EDT

My vault room being built:

Posted: 6/29/2017 9:06:23 PM EDT

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Posted: 6/29/2017 9:54:51 PM EDT

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Lookin' good!

Posted: 6/29/2017 10:02:49 PM EDT

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Thanks looking good. Please keep updating on progress.

Posted: 6/29/2017 10:05:25 PM EDT

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Nice what do you have planned for the roof?

Posted: 6/29/2017 10:22:09 PM EDT

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Roof is a poured concrete. Over 2x6 frame with a 7/16 OSB decking with a plastic vapor barrier.
I just don't have a picture of it.

Posted: 7/1/2017 4:37:36 PM EDT

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Roof is a poured concrete. Over 2x6 frame with a 7/16 OSB decking with a plastic vapor barrier.
I just don't have a picture of it.

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Beautiful!

What are your dimensions?

What door are you foing with?

Posted: 7/11/2017 5:44:27 PM EDT

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More progress on the Vault.
We have had some heavy rain in the last few days. Finally the rain stopped, and the framers are now working on the house.
Floor is going up. You can see the top of the vault room in this picture including a wire chase. (3" PVC Pipe)

View from the inside:

I went with a SnapSafe 36" door. I know its not Ft. Knox. However, I think it is going to work OK for me.
Room is 11'9" x 9'

Posted: 8/10/2017 9:11:33 AM EDT

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Looks great keep us updated

Posted: 8/10/2017 11:56:25 AM EDT

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Waiting on the builder to finish the house before I am allowed to do any work on the room. I will post some pics of the door installed.

Posted: 8/24/2017 8:14:12 PM EDT

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Still waiting on the builder. Door should be installed some time next month.

Posted: 8/24/2017 8:46:11 PM EDT

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Cool thread

Posted: 8/25/2017 11:01:24 AM EDT

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Looks great OP!

Keep us updated... I love watching these threads grow.

Posted: 8/25/2017 11:05:40 AM EDT

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subbed

Posted: 10/25/2017 8:54:43 PM EDT

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Door is in. Ready for some fiberglass insulation.

Posted: 10/25/2017 8:58:52 PM EDT

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Drool..... Can't wait to see it finished!

Posted: 10/25/2017 9:05:33 PM EDT

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Very nice.

Are you going to have some kind of fire protection for the roof/ceiling? Looks like you're covered for 5 out of 6 sides.

Posted: 10/25/2017 9:12:50 PM EDT

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Very nice.

Are you going to have some kind of fire protection for the roof/ceiling? Looks like you're covered for 5 out of 6 sides.

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The time for fireproofing has passed.

Posted: 10/25/2017 9:15:07 PM EDT

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Very nice.

Are you going to have some kind of fire protection for the roof/ceiling? Looks like you're covered for 5 out of 6 sides.

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What do you mean? Roof is 2x6 with 3/4 plywood over that and a concrete slab poured over the plywood.

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Posted: 10/25/2017 9:17:27 PM EDT

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What do you mean? Roof is 2x6 with 3/4 plywood over that and an 8" concrete slab poured over the plywood.

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What we are picturing is wood framing on top of the CIP wall with a deck poured on it. If that’s the case fire will get right in. If the concrete joins then it’s fine.

Posted: 10/25/2017 9:25:02 PM EDT

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Got it. I keep forgetting you can support concrete with wood. We never do it.

Posted: 10/25/2017 9:34:43 PM EDT

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What do you mean? Roof is 2x6 with 3/4 plywood over that and a concrete slab poured over the plywood.

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https://i.imgur.com/6F3Ggt7.jpg

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Ah! I never noticed the concrete slab on top. In the first pic from your post earlier today, I could only see the 2x joists.

Posted: 10/25/2017 9:35:10 PM EDT

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Got it. I keep forgetting you can support concrete with wood. We never do it.

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I am going to insulate the walls/ceiling then do a drywall ceiling in white and a ban beam weathered siding on the walls with white base cabinets.
Wood similar to this: Barn beam Shiplap

Posted: 10/25/2017 9:37:34 PM EDT

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I am going to insulate the walls/ceiling then do a drywall ceiling in white and a ban beam weathered siding on the walls with white base cabinets.
Wood similar to this: Barn beam Shiplap

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That'll look great. I'm jealous.

Posted: 12/20/2017 9:05:28 AM EDT

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Updates?

Posted: 12/20/2017 3:33:40 PM EDT

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Not yet. Right now it is ~~full of guns and ammo~~ Empty.. I will start working on it in a week or so.
I have been busy working outside with my new tractor... :)

You can call him mini me...

Posted: 12/21/2017 9:12:09 AM EDT

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Not yet. Right now it is ~~full of guns and ammo~~ Empty.. I will start working on it in a week or so.
I have been busy working outside with my new tractor... :)

You can call him mini me...

https://i.imgur.com/B4EUPLC.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/mmdt2w0.jpg

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Neat!

Posted: 12/26/2017 10:52:09 PM EDT

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I am going to insulate the walls/ceiling then do a drywall ceiling in white and a ban beam weathered siding on the walls with white base cabinets.
Wood similar to this: Barn beam Shiplap

https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/483e75e0-7006-4147-aec2-29c1f0d784c2/svn/appearance-boards-planks-251199-66_1000.jpg

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As someone about to construct a very similar room myself and has done hours upon hours of research with little to show for it, could you possibly shed some light on topics I need help with? Feel free to PM me if you would rather.

Where did you run the conduit for electric? On the ceiling or a side wall? Anything about ventilation you could provide would be appreciated. Did you tie into your current HVAC and how many vents/returns did you go with? Reasons for choosing what you chose? I really don't want to run a dehumidifier, but will if necessary. Fire/waterproofing/humidity are my chief concerns and plans online are impossible to find

Posted: 1/4/2018 10:41:32 PM EDT

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Tagged. Nice work!

Posted: 1/5/2018 11:25:56 AM EDT

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Maybe a stupid question, but how do you get out? Is there an inside door release or something?

Posted: 1/5/2018 11:59:20 AM EDT

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When I started reading this thread I thought it was going to be one giant underground vault separate from the house. Nice OP

Posted: 2/3/2018 12:34:12 PM EDT

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No, not really giant. Just big enough for my needs.
This is a little teaser:

Ended up going with Cedar ceiling and maple cabinetry. No white.

I also have heated tile floors installed. Just finishing the walls, and waiting on my cabinetry to show up.

Posted: 2/4/2018 3:45:28 PM EDT

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Looking good!

Posted: 2/4/2018 4:12:47 PM EDT

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Drylok or barrier those vault walls before you finish

Posted: 2/5/2018 11:27:57 AM EDT

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Drylok or barrier those vault walls before you finish

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Did you see the spray on basement sealcoating?

Posted: 2/5/2018 4:10:21 PM EDT

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Did you see the spray on basement sealcoating?

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I saw it on the outside, not inside.

Posted: 2/5/2018 9:51:01 PM EDT

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I saw it on the outside, not inside.

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All of the exterior walls are insulated and covered with vapor barrier. What you are looking at is my interior wall.

It is nice and dry in my basement.