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offgridengineer
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# Posted: 29 Apr 2025 08:52pm
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Hi All,
I am building a cabin in Northern Ontario, in the Arctic Watershed. I've been working for a couple years prepping the land for a build. I started hauling in lumber in 500lb loads with a snow machine, the easiest way to haul. I have river access in the summer. I have winter road access which is good for a snow machine. In the summer, I can go by ATV over the road but i may have to winch in the muskeg. Not ideal for hauling. Boat works best in summer, then I have to haul with my ATV from the river to the clearing. It is wild land. I moved a tractor in last spring when the snow was gone but the land was still pretty much frozen.
I am building with rough cut lumber from the mill. I spent an afternoon digging out the clearing from 3 feet of snow two weeks ago. I am starting with a modest cabin, the bears like to fool around with our stuff so the girlfriend would prefer more then a tent to sleep on the land. I build the floor out of rough 2x10 on 12 inch centers to cross the 12 foot span, then shiplaped 2x6s to run the 16 foot length and keep the wind and critters from coming up after the planks dry. I have attached some photos. I did a video of hauling the wood, and starting the build here if anyone is intrested in the process. It is an eight hour drive to my property so i work in two week stretches when i can get away. My plan is to get the outside done this year and as I do make more build episodes. Thanks for letting me join, I have been reading this forum for years, just didn't have anything to post until now. https://youtu.be/Wh8Aqccw-ko?si=21iqMTVkeuHrsOSW
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 29 Apr 2025 09:41pm
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Welcome!
That is shaping up nicely 
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offgridengineer
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# Posted: 29 Apr 2025 10:10pm
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Quoting: gcrank1 That is shaping up nicely
Thanks, I honestly under estimated the amount of work it was going to be. The hauling took so much time and sun kept softening the snow. I got work done but i really expected the thing to be framed in those two weeks...
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 29 Apr 2025 11:09pm
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Ime it seems to go faster after the deck is done
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offgridengineer
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# Posted: 30 Apr 2025 09:48am
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Quoting: gcrank1 Ime it seems to go faster after the deck is done
I can see that, when I was hauling for a week I told the GF that I was eager to work on the fun stuff. After a few days laying the deck I realized I was not yet into the fun stuff, lots of care and consideration, and things don't move in a vertical direction very fast.
Looking forward to going back up in two weeks...
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frankpaige
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# Posted: 30 Apr 2025 01:16pm
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I know it does not seem like it sometimes? But, the journey can be exciting. Enjoy the process. Looking great.
You’re not ready yet, but, consider a folding attic ladder for the loft. Gave me much more room inside the 12 x 18. Easy to operate for the ladies also.
I decided not to cut sinks into the countertops. Use washbasins for cleanup. Gives me a bit more counter space.
Best Wishes and God Speed.
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offgridengineer
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# Posted: 30 Apr 2025 05:32pm
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Quoting: frankpaige You’re not ready yet, but, consider a folding attic ladder for the loft. Gave me much more room inside the 12 x 18. Easy to operate for the ladies also. I decided not to cut sinks into the countertops. Use washbasins for cleanup. Gives me a bit more counter space.
Good ideas, folding attic ladder usually goes through a hole right? The loft i'm planning is half, curious how you executed. Wash basins are a good idea, some people I see use a sink with bucket underneath, still have to drain the bucket.
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 30 Apr 2025 07:40pm
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We opted for no sink too, never regretted it. The rectangular plastic wash basins are fine for us and store under the worktop on a shelf.
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Grizzlyman
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# Posted: 30 Apr 2025 09:48pm - Edited by: Grizzlyman
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Congrats on your build- sounds great!!
My cabin is also remote access- I get it!!. Hauling is definitely something you underestimate!! You start doing the math on how many trips it’s takes at 30-60 minutes(or more) per trip with materials and your days disappear fast!
I see other builds and am just amazed at how “easy” it is to get materials onsite!! Building is the easy part!!
I look forward to seeing your progress.
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frankpaige
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# Posted: 1 May 2025 12:01am
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(2) 2X6 boards from end of loft to wall of cabin. The attic ladder fitted in between those 2X6’s. It can be done several ways. I just used metal hangers for those 2X6’s. Followed the directions and also still proclaim that YouTube is a great teacher. Have fun. After shoveling all that snow. It is a piece of cake.
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