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Post by bobclark on Nov 23, 2006 9:58:43 GMT -5
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Post by bobclark on Nov 23, 2006 10:04:37 GMT -5
now that i have some plywood on it will hold everything square. now i can add the roof.
I wasnt going to use plywood but rather sawn native lumber bought localy but time and weather is pushing me to get it closed up
I will wrap it with tar paper and then use native oak to side the out side of the shack
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Post by Kathy on Nov 23, 2006 12:40:21 GMT -5
That is so cool Bob! Will the roof be a peaked roof or a slant roof-I think those are the terms.  I think once it's got the native oak lumber on a siding it's going to be a cute little home! You may not realize it but watching the progress of your cabin is giving me courage to actually try my hand at building my own place. I've built small things like dog houses and greenhouses plus a lot of remodeling but never a place to live from the ground up.  Your pics are making it easy to see the steps necessary to get a place up and sealed against the elements. Happy Thanksgiving; this is quite an accomplishment for 2006!  |
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Post by angiem2 on Nov 23, 2006 18:09:16 GMT -5
Neat looking there Bob... it's fun watching you build your house.
Angie
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Post by bobclark on Nov 23, 2006 19:47:57 GMT -5
it will be a slant roof. I havent built anything this big eather. I am trying to think of everything as i go but i am sure i will make plenty of mistakes that i will have to straiten out later. it would be alot bigger job if i had to deal with electric and plumbing
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Post by bobclark on Nov 23, 2006 19:50:15 GMT -5
that ladder makes it look smaller than it is. it is just a big ladder |
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Post by bbird on Nov 23, 2006 22:07:29 GMT -5
Great pictures Bob! Doesn't it feel great to get the plywood on? OMG, that is the biggest two sided ladder I have ever seen!!! We had to do so much of our building with a straight ladder, and those are so wobbly, it gets scary when you are carrying lumber up them. Looks like you have a porch already too. Keep the pictures coming, this is so fun to watch you build. :-)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2006 22:38:38 GMT -5
Wow, it's comming along pretty quickly there!
You said that you weren't doing plumbing and electricity. I was curious about that, wondered if you were willing to elaborate or if it's personal.
Also, this may be too personal as well, what are your estimated costs for this? I was wanting a ballpark of what it would cost one man (or woman) with hand tools (I am assuming, did you have power tools?) to build a place to live.
Thanks, and if it's too personal, I understand. You've just sparked my curiosity and I really admire your do it yourself attitude!
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Post by bobclark on Nov 24, 2006 9:27:57 GMT -5
so far i have needed a hammer, tape measuer. chain saw.small tee square with a level built in and a pencil
the electric and plumbing are costly just to get the service to the site and then there are the bills. I want to live simply and without monthly bills. I can get water from my parents house, I will be there almost everyday to help them. and i will use lanterns or lamps for lighting. I will cook and heat with wood
so far i think i have about $1600.00 in it. by time i get done i am estemating having around $3500.00 in it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2006 9:43:39 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing. I'm not sure if you mentioned before, but how large will the structure be?
The lack of expensive tools and other nonsense really holds the price down. It's amazing how much 'stuff' we are convinced that we NEED in order to have a house. $10K+ worth of kitchen cabinets, $5k+ worth of carpet, it really gets out of hand.
I understand how expensive utilities are! We're paying $.15KWH for electricity. I am assuming that Iowa doesn't have many dog days of summer, making cooking with wood a great option. I can't wait to see the finished project.
MM
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Post by bobclark on Nov 24, 2006 12:49:24 GMT -5
the inside will be 12' by 20' with a 12' by 7' porch
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2006 0:18:17 GMT -5
It's bigger than I imagined. I'm not good with that sort of thing. Around here if it's less than $100 a sqft someone's buried in your foundation!
I can't wait for the next set of pictures. I keep reminding myself that you must do physical labor and it takes TIME.
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Post by angiem2 on Nov 25, 2006 0:51:47 GMT -5
I'm so glad you put a decent porch on that home..
and later if you wanted to a Honda 2000i generator is about 45 lbs and could run stuff for you when you needed electricity.
Just for future thought.
And I'm looking for more photos also.
Angie
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Post by bobclark on Nov 25, 2006 18:50:46 GMT -5
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Post by bobclark on Dec 11, 2006 15:57:26 GMT -5
got a little more done.  looks pretty high from this angle doesnt it?  |
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Post by 9acres on Dec 11, 2006 18:57:57 GMT -5
Hi Bob. I'm new here and following your progress with your cabin. I'd love to build something like it on our acreage. I have to ask though, why there isn't any cross bracing in your walls or roof?  |
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Post by bobclark on Dec 11, 2006 19:25:59 GMT -5
the sheeting and siding will act as bracing for the walls. and the the roof will have 2x4 rafters,plywood sheeting then 2x4 sheeting on top of that that runns the other way to nail the tin roof to
the secret is to get it all on before the wind storm ;D
welcome to the forum
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Post by 9acres on Dec 11, 2006 19:57:37 GMT -5
the secret is to get it all on before the wind storm ;D Ahhh! Ok! ;D I'd love to build a small cabin type structure, and was thinking I'd have to have loads of money to get even a small one built. |
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Post by Kathy on Dec 11, 2006 23:59:37 GMT -5
Bob, what is the roof height-12'?? I was counting the number of plywood sheets and saw 3 so I'm figuring 12'.  Will there be a 'loft' for storage or will your interior ceiling be up to the rafters? You're making good progress-you will be in before you know it! ;D Do you already have a wood stove or are you using propane for heat/cooking? I remember you discussing the beautiful wood cookstoves but I can't remember if you said you had bought something or not-sorry old brain cells here.  ;D |
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Post by bobclark on Dec 12, 2006 9:31:27 GMT -5
the secret is to get it all on before the wind storm ;D Ahhh! Ok! ;D I'd love to build a small cabin type structure, and was thinking I'd have to have loads of money to get even a small one built. I spent a year and a half colecting building materials and free windows.found some great deals on lumber at the actions. and i now have found a couple of amish saw mills that will cut my logs into lumber for 20 cents a board ft. I just need to figure out how to get the logs onto my wagon. I was thinking of using a hill, ramps and a cant hook they say nesesity breeds engenuity. this is as much an exercise for my soul as it is for shelter just keep you eye on the prize, and you will get there. good luck |
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