Is this foundation adequate for my cabin? - Photos

Started by Solar Burrito, February 14, 2010, 01:24:12 AM

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Good suggestions. The foundation doesn't show it but it's a 12'x14' with a extra 4'x8' bump out to make exactly 200 instead of 196. The cabin is ordered made and the kit of sorts is being delivered  this spring. I wish it had the 10' walls but I think they are only 8' and Penny Pincher Barns wanted an extra $1500 for higher walls which is crazy because I'm getting the whole thing for under $5k. Our loft will only be 5' high, which sucks but I don't know what to do about it now. I suppose we could add a dormer later but I don't want to get busted for building this "shed" looking too much like a cabin at this point.

No kitchen or bathroom, it's pretty much a bunk house like our old yurt was. I know everyone's needs are slightly different and if I hadn't had the yurt on our property I might not know our needs. But a place to sleep and be out of the elements some times is all we need.

Beavers - What size beams did you use on your cabin? Do you have a link to your project?

Good suggestion with the propane heater too. We have an old Harbor Freight wood stove salvaged from the yurt right now. The back 2 legs are busted off but we hope to use it in the cabin. If we didn't have the stove allready the heater would take up less room like you said.
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Beavers

Oh...I didn't realize it was a kit you were getting and not just plans.

No kitchen or bathroom will open it up a lot.  They take up half the of the first floor in my house.
Here is a link to my builder thread of the 12x16.
http://countryplans.com/smf/index.php?topic=7250.0

I'll be looking forward to checking out your build thread when you get going!


Solar Burrito

Here's my revised foundation plan showing the extra 4'x8' section. At first I was unsure how to do this but then I remembered I had several 8' 4x6" treated beams up at the property from the old yurt platform.  These I hope will support a 4x8 section well enough.



Go to this post on my blog for more pics: http://www.solarburrito.com

Do you think 4 pier blocks will be enough for this section. I'm still worried about not used P/T wood on the beam but I'd love to save the cash if I can get away with it. I'm in Western Washington... Is the concern mostly about getting wet and rotting or about bugs?
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