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Title: 20x30 1-1/2 story in the mountains of CA.
Post by: John Raabe on February 10, 2008, 11:50:05 AM
I got a great slide show of photos from Justin & Karin. They have included cost information on this handsome cabin project.

Link to evolving Gallery page: http://www.countryplans.com/Miller.html

Updated 3-3-08

(https://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g166/jraabe/miller.jpg)
Title: Re: 20x30 1-1/2 story in the mountains of CA.
Post by: glenn kangiser on February 12, 2008, 12:46:46 AM
Nice project.  I wish more places had the K permit.
Title: Re: 20x30 1-1/2 story in the mountains of CA.
Post by: lonelytree on February 12, 2008, 01:18:06 AM
Beautiful place. I bought the same plans and really like the eave window treatmant. I was thinking about the metal roof color as a strong red/blue/green, but I really like the slate color. I would possibly paint the window and door trim.

I wonder how much of the outlay was for the foundation, septic etc?

Why did they paint the floor green?

What is that siding actually called? I have heard it called slab siding.

Thanks,
Mike
Title: Re: 20x30 1-1/2 story in the mountains of CA.
Post by: glenn kangiser on February 12, 2008, 01:27:58 AM
Slab or Adirondack, or many other names if it is used untrimmed 0 usually horizontal.  Looks like they stickered the slabs - straight cut the log then trimmed them down to 1x12's and 1x3's and did board and batten siding 1x12 vertical 2 nails each ribbon then a 1x3 over the gap to allow easy expansion/contraction and drying of the boards.  Could be put up pretty green that way.
Title: Re: 20x30 1-1/2 story in the mountains of CA.
Post by: jwv on February 12, 2008, 10:12:56 PM
Breathtaking!  Thanks for the photos.
Reminds me of the McGarigle Sisters:

Talk to me of Mendocino.
Closing my eyes I hear the sea.
Must I wait?
Must I follow?
Won't you say "Come with me"?

Judy
Title: Re: 20x30 1-1/2 story in the mountains of CA.
Post by: pioneergal on February 13, 2008, 12:34:17 AM
Awesome pictures..... beautiful HOME!
Title: Re: 20x30 1-1/2 story in the mountains of CA.
Post by: Drew on February 13, 2008, 11:20:27 AM
What's a K permit?  I assume it's not the one for telepharmacies.
Title: Re: 20x30 1-1/2 story in the mountains of CA.
Post by: glenn kangiser on February 14, 2008, 01:23:33 AM
It's an owner builder permit -- don't remember all of the details but basically the don't hassle you.

found it.

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    Class K Limited Density Rural Dwelling Permit

   Minimum requirements for owner built rural dwellings and appurtenant structures without conforming to the uniform codes
Title: Re: 20x30 1-1/2 story in the mountains of CA.
Post by: karnf on May 01, 2008, 12:14:55 PM
How's mountain living going? I really love your cabin exterior and the materials you have used. Do you
have any updated interior pixs? Did you I thought a wrap around deck would be perfect to get a panoramic
view from anytime you sat out to sit and relax.
Title: Re: 20x30 1-1/2 story in the mountains of CA.
Post by: Ailsa C. Ek on May 01, 2008, 09:21:55 PM
Wow.  Gorgeous place, gorgeous location.  I am impressed.
Title: Re: 20x30 1-1/2 story in the mountains of CA.
Post by: TheWire on May 14, 2008, 08:24:44 PM
What did you use on your loft ceiling?  From the Loft after insulation and drywall picture in your gallery, it looks light but has wood grain?

Thanx,

Jerry
Title: Re: 20x30 1-1/2 story in the mountains of CA.
Post by: BiggKidd on May 15, 2008, 07:56:06 AM
House / cabin looks GREAT. What did you use to mill the siding? Your view is exeptional. That storm picture is something else.
Thanks for posting.

Larry
Title: Re: 20x30 1-1/2 story in the mountains of CA.
Post by: akemt on May 15, 2008, 07:17:43 PM
Looks fabulous!  I can comisserate with the septic part...atleast I know I'll be able to once we get around to building.  :-\  Where we'll be, the only engineering and inspections required are for septic.  I also love seeing a 20 x 30.  We built an addition that size, and I love the spaceousness of it and have an idea of the timing it'll require of us.  Still, I've yet to go back through all the costs and try to separate the addition costs from the remodel costs (we replaced a great deal) so it is really nice to see some current pricing.

Love the pictures and can't wait to see more interior shots as well,