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Pyro
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# Posted: 15 Aug 2008 20:34
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Nice french doors!
I bet it's nice to get an escape from all the bugs!
Keep it up!
Joe
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island guy
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# Posted: 17 Oct 2008 17:23
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Back from another weeks work on the abode. Wired the whole cabin, nice to have lights, put up a pine ceiling in the bedroom and bathroom, finished all the soffits, also tongue and groove pine, and put up exterior trim. Still have lots to do, but it will have to wait till next year, around may. Looking like the end is in sight.
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islandguy
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# Posted: 14 Apr 2009 13:15
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Well, back at it this Easter weekend. Did most of the inside plumbing, found one of my main foundation support beams is just under the toilet, so looks like an offset flange will be needed. Started the tub installation, insulation and vapour barrier in the bathroom and bedroom, started to install a small porch at the back door. I'll be putting drywall up in the bathroom and bedroom next visit, so We're planning on spending our first night in the cabin in May. I also bought a 23,000 btu kerosene heater, but have'nt tried it yet. I expect to heat with wood, but the kero-heater should make a good alternate heat souce.
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islandguy
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# Posted: 19 May 2009 15:19
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Another week on the cabin. Drywalled the bathroom and bedroom, including the closet. Installed the tub, and some of the drainage plumbing. All my grey water is going into a dispersion pit. Just a pit full of large boulders, so the water is spread and dispersed over a fairly large area. Have my tankless water heater almost installed, and I'm nearly ready to run some water.
I never did spend a night in the cabin, since we keep a small rv on the site. Tried my new kerosene heater out, and I'm very impressed. No smell, and a very good heat output.
I'll be moving on to the kitchen next, and hope to post some pictures real soon.
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CabinBuilder
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# Posted: 19 May 2009 15:51
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islandguy,
What kind of kerosene heater did you use?
How much fuel it consumes (per hour or per night)?
Looking forward to see your new pictures!
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islandguy
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# Posted: 20 May 2009 15:39
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Here are a few recent pics
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CabinBuilder
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# Posted: 20 May 2009 15:42
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Very nice!
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islandguy
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# Posted: 20 May 2009 17:17
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I posted 4 pics, but only 2 seem to have made it on. The kerosene heater is a Keroworld, from Canadian Tire, retail $300. 23,000 btu,s it really puts out the heat. The tank holds about 2 US gallons, and the manufacturer says it will last 9-12 hours on a tank. It looks a bit like a small candlestick wood heater, needs no venting, chimney or electricity and is ULC listed for indoor use. You have to tune the flame and wick a little each time you burn, and there is no smoke, soot, fumes or even smell, other than a very slight kerosene smell after turning the unit off, but it only lasts a couple minutes. You cannot adjust the heat output up or down, and although the manufacturer says not to sleep with the unit on, I know many people do. I particularly like having the unit next to the bed, you can turn it on in the morning without even getting out of bed, and be warm in just a couple minutes.
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islandguy
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# Posted: 20 May 2009 18:42 - Edited by: islandguy
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another try at some pics, including whats left of this unfortunate beaver, after a coyote got him.
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lawnjocky
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# Posted: 20 May 2009 20:48
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Very nice. I used T&G Pine on the interior also. A trick to varnishing it that you probably know is to roll the varnish and then tip it with a brush. Use a smooth roller and don't roll to big of an area at once. Roll it, then brush with the grain. Move fast. You can cover a large area quickly.
Dave
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Vince P
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# Posted: 21 May 2009 09:12
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That's one sweet lookin' cabin in the perfect location!
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islandguy
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# Posted: 8 Sep 2009 13:15
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Well, another weeks work on the cabin. Finally got moved in, and slept in the cabin for the fist time. Finished all the remaining walls, and the floor. Installed and hooked up the toilet, but have yet to put the septic in, although I did get my grey water plumbing fully operational. Also ran the 110v power and was able to watch videos.
I have yet to finish the living room ceiling, install propane and septic, and finally, moulding and trim. I dont expect to get this done this year, so it will have to wait for spring, but the cabin is liveable, comfortable, and getting close to finishing.
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cabingal3
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# Posted: 26 Sep 2009 09:29
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man.that is not a cabin -thats a wonderful house.thanks for sharing.it is a beauty.
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hbarker1
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# Posted: 28 Jan 2010 21:35 - Edited by: hbarker1
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WOW,, I sure enjoys finding other people doing this ,, My wife and I after years of searching finally found a property in central colorado we could afford,, 950 miles from our home ,, :o we vacation in the area couple months a year,.,
We are planning on starting a SMALL cabin this spring . not to far from san de crisco mountains . Made a call months ago to the county just to see what there cabin permits cost,,, THE WHOLE PROJECT WASNT GOING TO COST THAT MUCH.
Septic?? electric ,, plumbing, well permits.. who oooooo,, Did I forget to mention CABIN,. not huge over sized house !!!>.
like you guys the wife and I are frugal. we built our current home our self, scrounged materials,,, NOW days they call it RECLAIMED<or green>> hahaha.. anyway.. Did colorado give you guys any trouble over not getting permits yet??
Our property is out in the county,, I hope we dont have a problem ,, can in no way shape or form afford there permit fees..
I am open for any suggestions..
Thanks
PS: I have searched the counties website, building codes, permit regulations and the word "CABIN" is not on it !!! anywhere.. soooo
way I see it,, how can the Cabin isnt mentioned .. ??
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CabinBuilder
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# Posted: 29 Jan 2010 10:20
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Quoting: hbarker1 how can the Cabin isnt mentioned .. ??
It can also be referred as structure, dwelling, etc.
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Moontreeranch
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# Posted: 29 Jan 2010 15:45
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Permitting can depend on size...for anything 120 feet or less most areas do not require a permit, it you dont add elec or water sometime you can go bigger with out a permit like a Garage...
Crestone is small town near the Sangre de Cristos, that has mixed code issues...some areas require building permits other dont...it totally depends on where your land is located...and what you want to build. Most permit fees are based on the valuation of the project...a $20K cabin is billed different than a million dollar mcmansion.
You on the San luis side or the front range side
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ericdj
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2010 12:15
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Morgan Cty MO has NO building codes but people here are wise enough to take care of how they build since so many of us rely on natural resources......streams, trees, deer, fish...to get by......
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islandguy
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# Posted: 24 May 2010 15:26
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finally got the septic tank and plumbing installed and hooked up. A working bathroom is sure a major step. We also showered for the first time in the cabin since I got caulking around our tub surround. We also got some work done on the kitchen, and finally got to starting to clean and clear the cabin site.
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Kramer
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# Posted: 24 May 2010 21:48
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Did you do the septic install yourself? If so, do you have any recommended reading or advice?
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island guy
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# Posted: 1 Jun 2010 15:24
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One of the things we wanted the most was a regular bathroom, so although the cabin bathroom has a lot of pine in it, it looks pretty much like any bathroom in any house, just the standard 5x7 with tub, toilet, vanity, mirror, ect. The idea was just to be able to use the biffy, shower or bath in a clean, warm dry bathroom. As much as I respect the innovative and enviro-friendly bathrooms on this site, and especially the ever simple reliable outhouse, in middle age, we want to enjoy a warm friendly cabin, but with a nice bathroom. I did build and install the septic system myself, and there is ample material to read on the subject by googling "septic tank." there is a link on this site to a really nice small volume septic system, but I cannott remember exactly where. We also drywalled the bedroom, and, although it has a tongue and groove pine ceiling, it feels clean, warm and dry, but looks like a bedroom you would find in a small house. I'm in my early 50s and my days of snow camping in snow-huts and finding fallen logs to "sit" on are pretty much over, and seem to hold even less appeal to my beloved.
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islandguy
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# Posted: 3 Jul 2010 23:04
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well, another week of work(and some fun finally) Had a glitch in the water system, the pump kept turning on and off, usually indicating a leak. Sure enouigh found water dripping outside the cabin, and had to punch through the drywall and vapour barrier in search of the leak. I used pex piping, which can be sealed either using compression pliers, ($175 pair) or crimp rings and crimping pliers, not considered as good, but $35 for the pliers, and since Im only running 25 psi, i was sure would be fine. I was surprised to find i had forgotten to crimp one of the joints, since I was so carefull, but, apparently not carefull enough. I left the big hole in the wall to dry until my next visit.
I installed the propane system, and fired up both the stove and the on demand propane hot water heater, purchased at a flea market for $200 new, in the box. Both worked perfectly, so we now have hot and cold water with the turn of a faucet. We also cleared more property around the place, and I will post some more pics very soon. Cheers all.
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islandguy
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2010 17:30
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Built a 12x16 sundeck on our cabin, and got my main water pump working. bought a gas powered water pump at princess auto for $130, and it fills my 40 gallon tank in les than a minute. I expected 40 gallons to last about a week, but we actually had to fill the tank 3 times in the last week, mostly because we coulnt resist the temptation to have a hot bath instead of a shower. $130 was a real bargain for this pump, its rated for an 18' suction head, and a 40' pressure head, its 4 stroke, and starts and runs easily. Although we still cant call the cabin finished, its about 95%.
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Gary O
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2010 19:31
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Quoting: Camper # Posted: 15 May 2008 12:59 Reply Quote I knew I wasn't alone! There are people out there just like me. I started my cabin project in 1982 and finally completed it in 2004. That's a little overly dramatic, but I found my plans for my cabin in a magazine in 1982 and spent the next 20 years acquiring the property and materials, doing the site work and then building the cabin ..... in my garage.
Hey Camper-
Bear with me, but I caught your statement about taking so long to build.
Reminds me of me. It took us ten years to get serious with construction. But, unlike you, we bought most from the big box stores. but still saved a ton on Craig's List.
A cabin down the way from ours is romanticaly magical to me, in the sense that the guy obviously scrounged materials, but it all came out good. Wish I had that talent and confidence in my ability...
The interior of his cabin has the same warmth as the exterior.
Got pix?
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islandguy
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# Posted: 5 Sep 2013 08:21
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I'm back. After purchasing a 32' sailboat, we took some time off from building the cabin to go sailing. I did, however, just finish installing T&G pine on the vaulted living room ceiling, so, aside from molding and trim, the cabin is almost finished.
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northparknewbie
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# Posted: 5 Sep 2013 22:01
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I am a little north of you just outside of Hartsel I also hope to start in the spring my drawings are at the engineer right now. What county are you in, hope they are easier to work with than Park county. My cabin will be 12 x 32 how about yours? It will be interesting to compare notes as we go.
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