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Re: Building a cabin
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 4:12 pm
by Chuckle12
Thanks for the replies. That is a hell of a cabin Roach!! I'm looking to do this more as an exercise in resource use and a fun project. I really want it to be very basic. I am planning on a small well and a small solar set up, with a small 3k generator as back-up or when I need to run bigger things. Probably go with a composting toilet or true outhouse. I am really wanting this to be truly "off the grid" and built by hand. I have even been looking at getting an Alaskan mill to use my saw to cut some timbers. I think it's not economical or even feasible in a fair amount of time to cut all the timber this way, but the interior siding and some big timbers for a porch and inside would be nice to be cut by myself. I'm figuring up plans for 14'x20' max size, likely smaller, with a loft. This is just in it's infancy. I will keep ya'll informed as I proceed.
Re: Building a cabin
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 4:40 pm
by pondman
Sam,
We finished one up a couple of years ago. A buddy of mine was the GC. We learned several lessons.
It is as much of a barn as it is a cabin. Under roof 3/4 is covered barn/skinning shed/storage and 1/4 is living area. If you ever want to take a look at it let me know. Its between Canton and Flora so we can make a quick trip.
Pond
Re: Building a cabin
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 6:12 pm
by stang67
I'm interested in the same thing, but the dilemma I have is that I might someday want to live there. IOW, I might want a bigger house. Putting a small cabin seems to really have the potential to be a regretted investment, if I build my 24/7 home there later.
Re: Building a cabin
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 8:31 pm
by Chuckle12
Re: Building a cabin
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 10:32 pm
by jkmjr
Re: Building a cabin
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 7:15 am
by pondman
Re: Building a cabin
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 8:29 am
by matador1
Re: Building a cabin
Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:32 am
by brake man