I am building a 2 chamber rocket box per the plans from Bat-Con. Their plans call for the box to fit around a steel post. I increased the size so it'll fit around a 4x4. The two sleeves are complete and next is the roof. A few more questions:
1) Do you think it'll be worth the effort to only slide the house 1/2 way down and fill the top cavity with sand, or will the post itself serve as a heat sink?
2) The plans call for a flat roof. I am thinking of a hip roof. Either way, the roof will have a drip edge and roll roofing glued on. A flat roof would be easier, but I am afraid of leaks. Which would you prefer?
btw- I've seen bats in the neighborhood when out walking the dog at dusk, but I was closer to the water source when walking. I had never looked in my own back yard. So, I grabbed a beverage and sat and swatted skeeters. Sure enough, I sighted a few bats. Little brown, I presume. I was totally geeked out. My ever patient and way-cool wife was happy for me, as well.
