We usually just dig down below the frost line and then that takes care of the issues with the extreme temperatures. It might be a lot deeper there than it is here though. Where I live it's about 3.5 feet.
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This was the other option. But a little secret here is... There is an empty oil tank underneath this space. We will likely have to dig a few in for the next section, if we can't get it all insulated.