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Post by bobclark on Dec 12, 2006 9:42:11 GMT -5
Kathy, the cieling is over 13 ft at its highist. there will be three windows at the top of the tall wall for morning light, as it faces east.( this will come in handy if we all have to become muslums some day) ;D
so because of that i dont want to block the light with a loft. I will run shelves allthe way up the back wall though and raise the bed as much as posible for plenty of storage under there. Id live to have a kingsize bed but will prolly have to settle for a Queen. being 6'3" I like a long bed
as far as a stove is concerned, my BIL has one i can borrow till i get the one i want.
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Post by antiquestuff on Dec 14, 2006 13:33:07 GMT -5
Did you put any construction adhesive between the edges of the floorboards where they meet? If not, there's gonna be a draft issue between them...but that can be reduced by stapling some tar paper or, better yet, foam insulation board, under the floor boards...
If you're ever worried about the house sliding off the supports (like in an earthquake if you get them there), you can drive long (10 or 12 ft pieces) heavy iron pipe into the ground leaving enough above ground to come up so the tops are in front of the floor joists all the way around (yeah, it'll take several pieces...) and use some steel straps or pipe brackets and lag screw them, wrapped around the iron pipe, to the joists. If it's done all around the cabin it shouldn't slide too easily...
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Post by Kathy on Dec 14, 2006 13:37:11 GMT -5
Did you put any construction adhesive between the edges of the floorboards where they meet? If not, there's gonna be a draft issue between them...but that can be reduced by stapling some tar paper or, better yet, foam insulation board, under the floor boards... If you're ever worried about the house sliding off the supports (like in an earthquake if you get them there), you can drive long (10 or 12 ft pieces) heavy iron pipe into the ground leaving enough above ground to come up so the tops are in front of the floor joists all the way around (yeah, it'll take several pieces...) and use some steel straps or pipe brackets and lag screw them, wrapped around the iron pipe, to the joists. If it's done all around the cabin it shouldn't slide too easily... Those are good hints & ones I'll incorporate into my future cabin building. I am afterall, going to be living less than 100 miles from the New Madrid Fault.  Right now I'm less than 25 miles from it!  |
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Post by antiquestuff on Dec 14, 2006 13:47:27 GMT -5
If that's the case Kathy, I'd definately spend the money on real well reinforced concrete footers going deep into the ground and the best steel brackets on top of them you can find.
Of course, if there's ever an earthquake there like there was in the early 1800's, the ground might just swallow you up...reading first hand accounts of that earthquake is interesting but terrifying reading...
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Post by Kathy on Dec 14, 2006 13:56:07 GMT -5
 If that's the case Kathy, I'd definately spend the money on real well reinforced concrete footers going deep into the ground and the best steel brackets on top of them you can find. Of course, if there's ever an earthquake there like there was in the early 1800's, the ground might just swallow you up...reading first hand accounts of that earthquake is interesting but terrifying reading... Yes, after living in CA and experiencing the quakes I came to appreciate the odd sense of 'detachment' that happens when the ground starts to shake underneath you. It's sort of a cross between terror and awe-something I doubt if I'd ever be comfortable experiencing. I was always into preps but there's no way to prepare for a loss of equilibrium.  I saw a few Discovery Channel specials (on video) about the Alaskan earthquakes and my gosh, whole sections of towns just disappeared into the ground. I will look into those deep foundation & steel brackets.
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Post by bobclark on Dec 14, 2006 16:23:44 GMT -5
I have the roof ready for styrofoam and tin roofing now. mthe styrofoam will fillin between the 2x4s and then the tin on top of that  |
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Post by bobclark on Dec 14, 2006 16:26:03 GMT -5
No, I didnt write anything in chineese on the roof. thats my boot heals making them marks while trying to keep my big butt from falling off ;D
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Post by bobclark on Dec 14, 2006 16:30:37 GMT -5
good ideas Astuff, I was planning on laying 1/2 inch of pink styrofoam down on the sub floor then oak flooring on top of that.
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Post by antiquestuff on Dec 14, 2006 22:20:15 GMT -5
Oh good, that'll keep the drafts down...
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Post by angiem2 on Dec 16, 2006 18:32:26 GMT -5
Looking really good so far Bob... I really like the idea of the East Cheslory windows (not necessarily your tongue in cheek reason for them).
You are "moving right along" as they say in " The Muppet Movie".
Angie
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Post by Kathy on Dec 26, 2006 23:04:32 GMT -5
Bob, how's the construction going? Did it get too cold or rainy to work; I hope you are able to get things sealed up soon so you've got a cozy hideaway.  Let us know how things are going.  |
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Post by bobclark on Dec 27, 2006 11:49:04 GMT -5
I have tin ordered for the roof and have the styro foam, but the rain has made it hard to get back there. )I still need to get rock on the road)
I will see if the neighbor will help me with the tin, as it is 18' sheets. they are too big for me to safely handle myself that far off the ground
the winter blues still have a hold on me but i am try to get out this afternoon to cut some wood for the amish school we have here in the township. the amish pay property tax that a large percentage goes to schools, but they dont recive any of it for their schools. so i am going to cut a load of wood for them
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Post by bobclark on Dec 27, 2006 11:52:35 GMT -5
No, I didnt write anything in chineese on the roof. thats my boot heals making them marks while trying to keep my big butt from falling off ;D looks like me and the lesbian chick on the View have something in common. we both seem to like inapropreate racial jokes  |
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Post by Kathy on Dec 27, 2006 12:40:28 GMT -5
No, I didnt write anything in chineese on the roof. thats my boot heals making them marks while trying to keep my big butt from falling off ;D looks like me and the lesbian chick on the View have something in common. we both seem to like inapropreate racial jokes Dang, I wish I was closer-I'd help you with that roofing.  Of course at 5'2 I'd have to be on a ladder just to reach the windows. ;D So you've been having rain also-it seems to have replaced snow in much of the country this year. I happened to like the roof comments/joke and you're nothing like Rosie!  That's such a nice thing to do for the Amish school. Helping others besides helping them may perk up your spirits. Those winter blues are rough from what I've been told. I don't get them so I can't speak with much experience but I'd think being in the woods and doing service to others might at least get your mind on happier thoughts. Talk to you soon and be careful in the woods. |
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Post by momo on Jan 9, 2007 18:21:50 GMT -5
Okay Bob..it's been 2 weeks without an update. What's going on?
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Post by bobclark on Jan 22, 2007 20:18:26 GMT -5
the weather here has shut me down. not sure when i will get going again. but it shouldnt be long
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2007 18:58:44 GMT -5
Ahem... we're going to need a picture of snow on the half-finished cabin as proof. My sources say that this winter has been unseasonably warm *tapping her toe*
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Post by bobclark on Feb 3, 2007 18:05:14 GMT -5
we havent had that much snow but it is hard to get back there because of the slick hills. wind chill here today was -21 degrees
a very good friend of mine said she has some building materials she would give me for free. all i have to do is go pick them up
its the same friend of mine that found out she has cancer. she is now bed riddin and all dopped up for the pain. I wish i could do something for her.
sorry, this has nothing to do with the house ,it is just what is on my mind alot
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Post by Kathy on Feb 23, 2007 14:00:24 GMT -5
Bob, how is your friend with cancer? I'm sorry I didn't know how to respond when I read about your friend. Cancer is such an ugly, destructive disease & it's hard to say hopeful things when someone with this disease is in such pain and going downhill.  I hope she finds some relief and that her doctors can keep her comfortable. Again, I apologize for not responding before-I was at a loss for what to say that might be helpful. |
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Post by bobclark on Feb 23, 2007 17:12:41 GMT -5
she is in a nursing home now, she was too much for the family to care for as they all have outside jobs. she had a bout with Dbl phemonia and lost her will to fight, but somehow came out of it she is in better spirits now, planning her funeral and visiting with the many friends she has visit her I was at a total loss as to what i could do to help her. i think she noticed that and ask me to empty her house and prepair for a sale. the sale is over ,the propery is sold where she is at they only have crank beds so i took her in a electric hospital bed that we had for grandpa. she has to move around alot because of the cancer and it takes a long time for the staff to respond to the buzzers. they are under staffed and over worked. she and the staff was very happy to see it thanks for asking  |
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