Garage Conversion Deer Larder - Part 1

[@theroedeerguy]

A recent house move has meant having to leave my purpose built deer larder behind.
Inspired by the larder project @roaring_stag documented, today was day 1 of converting some of my garage space into a functional deer larder space.


Initial checks with the laser dictate that the concrete floor will not be fixable for our needs and needs to come out.



Thank goodness it’s not me that is in charge of cutting a straight line.


Out with the old. Turns out it doesn’t even have any polythene under it so it’s a good opportunity to put things right.


Luckily there’s drainage nearby.


Productive day one from the builders.
Floor area ready for drainage to get set out and prepared for concreting.

Further details to follow in due course.

 

[roaring_stag]

Looks great! Keep us updated with progress!

RS

 

[75]

Love a thread like this

 

[VSS]

Love a thread like this

Yep, it's just the sort of thing this site should be about.

 

[malmick]

Love home projects like this, especially when it becomes a functional utility/essential. Will definitely be watching this

 

[takbok]

Looks like a great space - enjoy!

 

[TRNCNDNT]

Look forward to following this conversion as it's updated, best of luck with it!

 

[@theroedeerguy]

I’ve been away all day so wasn’t able to get any work in progress photos but it’s been a productive day all the same.



Good amount of type 1 hardcore laid down before a run over with the whacker plate.

Central channel drain bedded into place.

Ready for concreting next week which will get a polished finish.


Drain installed ready for taking the waste from 2 sinks.


Outside drainage backfilled, ready for paving and down pipe to get aligned and tidied up.

All heading in the right direction.

Roll on next week.

 

[sh1kar]

Assume you are going to line the walls with a couple of layers of cellotex, batten out, ply over then final layer of white plastic sheeting. I also used 2 layers of cellotex for the roof lining and chiller unit on the outside with the air blaster through hole cut in wall. I also made a door with cellotex sandwiched between ply, rubber seals all round and the draughty excluder brush thingy at the bottom. All works well

S

 

[@theroedeerguy]

Assume you are going to line the walls with a couple of layers of cellotex, batten out, ply over then final layer of white plastic sheeting. I also used 2 layers of cellotex for the roof lining and chiller unit on the outside with the air blaster through hole cut in wall. I also made a door with cellotex sandwiched between ply, rubber seals all round and the draughty excluder brush thingy at the bottom. All works well

S

Yes it’s all going to be clad. I have a Landig chiller so no need for making it cold room spec but it will all be waterproof and set up to make the whole carcass prep process as easy as possible.

 

[@theroedeerguy]

Slight setback, the detail was lost in conversation with the builder, but a centralised drainage channel isn’t going to work best and needs offset.

My design is also going to incorporate a small initial prep area and the drainage for the sinks would be best shifted outside of that area due to the continuous need to hose that area out so the less nooks and crannies the better.

I’ll get the donkey work done over the weekend and make sure there’s some decent chocolate biscuits on offer when breaking the news on Monday morning.

Timescales wise disruption will be minimal and investing in a project like this at my own expense means everything has to be perfect.

In terms of setbacks hopefully this is the only sticking point.

Felt tips at the ready I’ll get a basic plan drawn out to make sure communication is clearer!

 

[paul dillon]

Coming along nice is the drainage set up to the surface water drainage or foul if surface water this could cause you problems with authorities later.

 

[Tazz]

Looks good, which end are you putting the breakfast bar

 

[Dave_45]

I don’t see a space for a bottle of whisky and a few glasses yet…

 

[@theroedeerguy]

Coming along nice is the drainage set up to the surface water drainage or foul if surface water this could cause you problems with authorities later.

Drainage all goes into the main house drainage and will be compliant

 

[@theroedeerguy]

I don’t see a space for a bottle of whisky and a few glasses yet…

I’m a boring teetotaller nowadays so that’s a design saving for me

 

[@theroedeerguy]

Well yesterday was a great demonstration of why sometimes it’s worth paying for professionals.

The repositioning of the drainage channel was a minor setback and we have managed to finish the day at the stage we wanted to be.

Concrete floor poured and hand polished due to the space being a little tight for a power float.

A further polish due after an overnight cure.

Next up, brick base to keep the stud work nice and dry.

 

[@theroedeerguy]

Another positive step towards completion.

Single course of brickwork laid for the stud wall to be built on.

Sliding door entry into a small initial prep room area with handwashing sink and then the larger room where my larger sink, prep table and Landig chiller will be.

Room is 5.3 metres long by 1.6 metres wide so a bigger space than my last larder which I’m looking forward to getting put into use soon.

Next job on the list is to get the floor sealed once the brickwork has dried.

 

[devon deer stalker]

Very impressive so far.
Will this be to process just your own culled deer or going the whole hog to become an AGHE?

Regarding Landig, I bought a 9000 model, superb chillers
I've yet to try and get a red hind in it.

 

[@theroedeerguy]

Very impressive so far.
Will this be to process just your own culled deer or going the whole hog to become an AGHE?

Regarding Landig, I bought a 9000 model, superb chillers
I've yet to try and get a red hind in it.

Thank you.

It’s for processing some of my own venison and having a space which conforms with food safety regulations if I decide at some point in the future that I’m going to sell processed venison but for now personal use and selling to the game dealer.

I have a Landig LU7000 with the 3 hanging rails and it’s been great.

Although my larder won’t be refrigerated I will have a hanging rail to help shift carcasses and allow them to cool down ahead of going into the chiller.