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swanugly
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# Posted: 16 Aug 2008 22:08
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we got a good start on our cabin .
we built a 10 x 12 lean-to with a 6 x 12 porch , the porch was not in the plans for this year buit i ordered more wood than i needed , we bought some more tin for the roof and 2-4x4s and one extra day we had a porch (no floor in the porch yet)
we built it on skids on top of some flat concrete blocks (scrounged from the dump). its on an old gravel road bed . we had to dig off about 2" of dirt to get to the original road bed . it seems to drain good but we will see next summer how much it moved with the frost.
we filled in the bottom so we could insulate between the floor joist .
we cut the plywood so the rafters would fit tight , we later ran some sealer around to try to keep the critters out . the holes are for ventilation , they have screen over them .
primer , then paint ( mocha treat)
we framed the window opening but did not cut the plywood till we see if it stays safe .
we slept in it for 2 nights , it was a little cold so the next plans are for insulation and heat .
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CabinBuilder
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# Posted: 17 Aug 2008 11:08 - Edited by: CabinBuilder
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Very nice small cabin!
Thanks for sharing.
Installing insulation under the floor is a good idea.
I did not insulate my cabin (was trying to save on cost), and now somewhat regret about it.
It is not bad idea to wait for the cabin to settle before installing windows.
BTW, what are you planning for the windows? Some pre-made?
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swanugly
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# Posted: 17 Aug 2008 13:03
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the front window will have to have to be an opening type with screens so i am not sure what we will do yet . i framed the opening to a standard size . we are going to put one window in the back and one in the end as well (small ones), i think i will make those myself .
we would have had gutters as well but the local builders supply only had brown and we wanted white . i will order them before i go up next time . we want to collect and use the the rain water.
we had fun building it and have all ready started planning next years additions to it . windows , shutters , trim , battens , inner , paneling , porch floor , but most important heat . it all depends on the bank account .
this is a great site and forum i have spent hours here reading and getting ideas before starting to build
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soundandfurycabin
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# Posted: 19 Aug 2008 16:18
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Nice job! It looks like you tacked some strips to the bottom of the joists. Did you drop in some pegboard or something else to hold the insulation up and keep the critters out?
Frank
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swanugly
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# Posted: 19 Aug 2008 21:37 - Edited by: swanugly
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Quoting: soundandfurycabin Nice job! It looks like you tacked some strips to the bottom of the joists. Did you drop in some pegboard or something else to hold the insulation up and keep the critters out?
thanks
ya, i used plywood and ripped into narrow strips and nailed it to the bottom of the joist before putting the joists onto the skids . then cut plywood to fit in between the joists aafter they were in place .
i had quite a discussion with some builders (as i am no carpenter )about ventilation in the bottom plywood and some said don,t ventilate the bottom sheating and some said yes ventilate . but all of them did say to use some sort of wood , not partical or pressboard as it will eventualy crumble . i just laid the plywood in there loosely then laid the insulation on top . it is a dryer climate . i think it will be ok as the bottom of the cabin is open for the air to flow through .
only time will tell.
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Anonymous
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# Posted: 22 Aug 2008 11:06
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Can I ask each of you (Brian and Swanugly) what picth ratio did you use for the roof?
Thanks
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swanugly
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# Posted: 22 Aug 2008 20:52
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mine is close to 3' in 12' ( but not quite ). minimun sugested by the manyfacture was 3 in 12
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Anonymous
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# Posted: 29 Aug 2008 00:30
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I suggest ridgid foam insulation so the field mice & other varmits don't nest in it.
BTW, GREAT work!! That looks super.
Joe
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swanugly
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# Posted: 2 Oct 2008 00:35
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just got back after a week at the cabin . wiring , insulation, d-grade for the inside ( gonna paint and trim it next year ) .
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CabinBuilder
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# Posted: 2 Oct 2008 14:41
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Looks like you had a very productive week...
Great work.
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marv
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# Posted: 8 Oct 2008 17:22
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Where is this located? Is this the first project you have built?
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swanugly
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# Posted: 8 Oct 2008 20:28
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its in the interiour of bc canada .
i am a autobody repairman by trade but have been a home owner for years , doing my own repairs, rennos , and small projects , sort of a jack of all trades master of none .
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cizzi
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# Posted: 12 Oct 2008 18:21
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did you put sheets of plywood under your insulation in your floor? or else the insulation would fall under the cabin foundation?
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swanugly
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# Posted: 12 Oct 2008 22:35
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yes , the bottom of the floor joists are sheeted in solid .
before laying down the floor joist i nailed stipps of plywood on each one , the strips have about an inch sticking out each side of the joist .. i then flipped the joist over and nailed them to the 4x4 skids . once all the floorjoist were in place i cut 3/8 plywood to fit in between the joist and rest on the strips , its basicly solid with no holes big enough for rodents to get in ( unless they chew through .
i was going to use pegboard but was told not to because it is made up of fiber and would eventualy fall apart .
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