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# Posted: 7 Aug 2008 10:23 - Edited by: CabinBuilder
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I thought about it.
I actually made cabin frame after I had collected all my (second-hand) windows, so I could build it around the windows.
I have made wall frame such that there are 1/2 - 1" gaps on each side of the window (you suppose to do it anyway) - but I didn't install them very rigidly, so windows have some wiggle room to 'float' when cabin frame moves (two thin nails on each side, at the angle).
Then I stuffed gaps with insulation material and installed wooden planks around window frames so they wouldn't fall out.
Keep in mind that plywood/OSB/Smart panels have great shear strength and keep cabin frame solid. Walls sidings made of wooden boards along wouldn't have that.
I also installed diagonal support 2x4"s in the corners of the wall frame, just in case.
Anyway, that was my solution. It has been several winters since - windows and doors are OK.
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