How One Settler's "Underground Roman Bath" Floor System Kept His Cabin 40 Degrees Warmer скачать в хорошем качестве

How One Settler's "Underground Roman Bath" Floor System Kept His Cabin 40 Degrees Warmer

How One Settler's "Underground Roman Bath" Floor System Kept His Cabin 40 Degrees Warmer Using Prairie Creek Stones A Montana homesteader adapted the 2,000-year-old Roman hypocaust by digging shallow channels beneath his cabin floor, filling them with creek stones, and routing his cooking fire's smoke through the maze before venting. The stone floor absorbed heat during cooking and radiated warmth for 8-12 hours afterward. This system used thermal mass principles where rocks heat slowly but release warmth steadily. The technique required proper draft management and waterproofing but offered dual benefits: cooking capability and whole-floor heating. Frontier advantage: abundant stone, minimal wood consumption, and no need for constant fire tending overnight.