[chandler48]

IMO, a vented bulkhead at least to the top of the washer box would allow you to move the pipes into the inside. Finish the outside cavity and allow only the pipes and insulation in the bulkhead. Vent it by drilling small holes at the bottom of the bulkhead to allow room air to enter.

 

[funkadelicfred]

IMO, a vented bulkhead at least to the top of the washer box would allow you to move the pipes into the inside. Finish the outside cavity and allow only the pipes and insulation in the bulkhead. Vent it by drilling small holes at the bottom of the bulkhead to allow room air to enter.

Yeah a half wall bulkhead isn't a bad idea cUse I could use the top for a shelf.

 

[Matt1963]

What's wrong with it now? Are you concerned with freezing?

 

[funkadelicfred]

What's wrong with it now? Are you concerned with freezing?

Yes I'm Canadian with cold winters. I have heat trace on it but I don't want to depend on that in a power outage and all that.

 

[daveb1]

I like Chandler's idea of the bulkhead. Bring your pipes through the floor and patch the wall. Or open and patch the wall if the pipes freeze.

 

[funkadelicfred]

IMO, a vented bulkhead at least to the top of the washer box would allow you to move the pipes into the inside. Finish the outside cavity and allow only the pipes and insulation in the bulkhead. Vent it by drilling small holes at the bottom of the bulkhead to allow room air to enter.

What do you think about framing it out in 2x6? Allows for a resting spot on top for detergent and such. Sticks out a bit further but it's dead space anyway. As opposed to 2x4 and laying a larger shelf on top.

 

[chandler48]

I like making it more "usable". Lemonade.

 

[funkadelicfred]

there it is. Just needs to be painted and put some sort of piece of wood. Will leave pic of it updated if anyone cares.

 

[chandler48]

That looks like what I was picturing. Post finished picture, too