The next step was to add an air vent pipe so that they would be able to breathe underground. Just like someone before them installed an electrical fan in order to guarantee proper air circulation, they had to make sure they did the same through the new pipe.
They could see how much progress they’d made, but there was still a lot of work to do, and they weren’t going to stop until it was all nicely done! Irwin didn’t share this with his friends, but he was getting anxious to bring this project to an end. Little did he know, things were not going to turn out as he initially expected.
Wasting Time
After they finished securing the entrance, they added concrete to the outside of the shelter. Adding the concrete was critical, though it was very time-consuming and extremely hard work, but what other option did they have? There were building materials everywhere, the heat was tiring, and the discovery had all of a sudden become a big building project. They knew this finding was going to change their lives forever. There was no going back.
Irwin and his friends placed a Sonotube cardboard shape inside the entrance of the shelter in order to protect the inner part from damage. A Sonotube is a concrete or cardboard form that is used to create round columns for buildings, entryways, light posts, and many other types of structures. Then, their next step was to add a conduit for electricity. The truth is, none of them had any idea how long they were going to be down there. They knew they were about to confront something big and exciting, however, they had to prepare themselves for the worst.
Weather Conditions
Irwin could see the progress of their work, but they still had a lot to do. Adding on to this, the weather was not always on their better side, and it started to get very hot, making it difficult to work long hours under the scorching sun. Irvin's friends decided to cover the area with a tent so they could at least have some shade and be able to continue with their work. No one knew how long this project was going to take.
Irwin's backyard started to look like the site of an archaeological dig. There were steel tubes, wooden planks, chainsaws, hoses, buckets, paint, and any other building material you could imagine! At least everything was safe from the severe weather conditions under a new tent. It managed to successfully keep the rain and harsh sun rays out of the work area.
Hard Day's Night
Their next step was to fill in the gaps with concrete in order to make the structure sturdier. They wanted to make sure they took care of every last detail, and so did their work very thoroughly. There was no room for short cuts and there was no room for messing about. It had to be done to perfection.
They decided to put concrete in the upper forms too. They wanted everything to be as secure as possible. We’ve all seen what happens when unstable structures remain untouched for many years. Accidents are bound to occur and these guys weren’t about to let that happen.
They Could Make a Living Out of This
For extra support, they put the rebar in the base area. Already, it looked so much better ans slowly slowly was becoming to look very much profetionsl and not an amatures hobby. Now, it even looked like one of those professional, secret government hatches from a sci-fi movie.
Obviously, they were making great progress with the project, but of course, they still had more work to do. Irwin and his friends had no idea what was about to happen and had no idea what to expect. This was a mysterious project, with a clear beginning and a very obscure end.