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bman
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# Posted: 17 Sep 2015 18:55
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Hello,
Any advise on who to buy a cabin kit set from in BC, Canada. Looking for around 16 x 24 with a loft bedroom.
Thanks
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drb777
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# Posted: 17 Sep 2015 19:56
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http://www.allwoodoutlet.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=76
Above link will give you a start. I've bought from them, and they are a leading source in Europe. Be sure to check reviews from actual customers, many kit suppliers don't have very good reputations. Good luck.
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 18 Sep 2015 13:48
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bman, I use plans online from http://www.townandcountryplans.com. and take it to your builder supply, they will get a lumber pkg together with price and have it delivered right to your site.
I had my lumber, flooring, decking, sheeting, studs, windows, doors, gable vents, fascia, 5/4 cedar for trim, vapor barrier, felt for rood underlayment etc.
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jenk2ta
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# Posted: 18 Sep 2015 16:36
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I know this is in Wisconsin, can't hurt to look into it.
http://abuilding4you.com/index.html
Our cabin came as a shell and we did the rest, insulation, electrical. I would get the upgraded windows for sure!
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bman
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# Posted: 18 Sep 2015 22:25
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Thanks for the replies and advice. Will keep looking. Also have seen some used cabins for sale that would need to be relocated. Any advise on whether this is a good way to go. Cheers.
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 19 Sep 2015 22:34
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Moving a cabin can be costly and damage is certain, special permitting to haul it down the road, clearing wires etc.
Start from scratch, get some plans that fits you idea, then bring it to your lumber supplier, they will gather up a materials list by just looking at your plans and can give you a price at no cost. I did all my via email. Then when I was ready, pulled the trigger. Went simple, drove out to the site, nice tidy lumber pkg waiting for me next to my fresh foundation. Was fun too. I know every square inch of my internals on my cabin.
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Jabberwocky
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# Posted: 28 Dec 2015 19:00
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Greetings! First-time poster here....
My wife and I have been planning on building a small, simple house for about two years now. We have explored countless different options, however one that has intrigued me are these pre-fab solid built cabin kits, like the Lillevilla kits found in the link above. They look super cool, would be easy enough to put together, but my main concern is, how do they stand up to being a full-time residence? I can't find any information out there about people who have gone this route... How would one be insulated? Plumbed? Electrified? 
To give you a little perspective about what I'm after, we are not looking to homestead, but WILL be building without permits on rural land. I will be free to do what I please for the most part. I have been researching construction methods for the past two years, and being raised with some basic manly skills, feel free to get technical in your responses. Thanks in advance for any wisdom or for pointing me in the right direction!
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drb777
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# Posted: 29 Dec 2015 21:40
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Jabberwocky, my Lillevilla Getaway (220) was easy enough to insulate by using R-Max foam sheets below the subfloor and within the 4 layer ceiling/roof sandwich. Plumbing was all sub-floor with insulated PEX water and PVC drains. Electrical, likewise was subfloor using armored 12ga cable. All was very straight forward and accomplished post assembly (as long as you don't use a concrete slab foundation). I don't live in mine fulltime, but as long as you take the time to weather-strip and insulate, I can't see a problem with it. I would suggest that you be sure to only consider the models with double-pane windows and min. 1-3/4" thick logs. I have lots of pictures of assembly, plumbing and electrical if you need further visuals. Good luck.
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neb
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# Posted: 29 Dec 2015 22:00
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Quoting: drb777 I have lots of pictures of assembly, plumbing and electrical if you need further visuals.
I would like to see them. Nice looking cabin.
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Jabberwocky
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:24
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^^ Yes, that is a beautiful cabin. Thanks for the information. I didn't want to overwhelm with information on my first post, but maybe I can elaborate a little bit now? But I don't want to derail the topic..... Tell you what, I think I'll start a new thread maybe....
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