Cason Two-Story 20x40 Texas update 10/10/07

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CWhite


When you say "spray in" you do mean the expanding foam type of insulation don't you.

Playing with the "quote" mechanism here....unsuccessfully I'm afraid. 
Yes, I do mean that kind. 

One of the big points about Icynene and other wet applied expanding foams is the ability of the closed cell type to act as a perfect vapor barrier.

I agree that the inspectors have really suggested creating yet another problem with their cure.  I have other sources, and really feel confident there will be a solution other than them making us take the roof off.  I think the icynene spray-in expanding foam type that sticks to the tin and avoids having an air space to condense might be the answer. 
Did I make that clear?  I'm practicing for the thick-headed-inspectors.
Oh, I have to sound drippy-southern-sweet and non-aggressive with a slight submissiveness with a tinge of flirty "oh thank goodness you sAved little ol' me" thrown in for good measure....
:)
Christina

MountainDon

Calm, cool and flirty will get me every time.  :-[

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forestchilde

Thanks Jimmy!! I'm definitely checking back here....I think we are pretty serious about this. Not sure if we will do the pay as we go method, might take too long if we do that, but we will see. We will start getting down to business planning when I return from abroad in February. I'm still amazed at the hard work and talent on this forum!

glenn kangiser

Christina said

QuoteOh, I have to sound drippy-southern-sweet and non-aggressive with a slight submissiveness with a tinge of flirty "oh thank goodness you sAved little ol' me" thrown in for good measure....
:)
Christina

You're not going to waste that on inspectors are you --- well -- OK... as long as you get your way.
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shanekid

Hey Jimmy,

I think I live about an hour from you, near Lindale. To go to Home Depot, I'll have to head into Tyler as well.

Is there any chance I could come see your place? We are about to start to build using the Universal Plans too, and I'd love to be able to see how big it feels inside and how you did some things.

I totally understand if you don't want any strangers coming to visit, but I thought it couldn't hurt to ask.

-Shane Kuester
shane [at] ywamtyler [dot] org


peteh2833

Jimmy, how did you insulate your sub floor?? Also, did you use skirting around the house to keep the rodents out or did you seal the joists up from underneath? Thanks Pete
PS The place looks great!!!!!!
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Jimmy C.

#206
Wow, Its been a long time since I've been here. 

peteh2833,
Please note* I will probally get the record for the longest completion time on an owner built home.

Just today I had of 30 pcs. of sheetrock delivered from Home Depot to do some of the upstairs.

My wife is getting tired of the Owens Corning R-19 wall paper!

In answer to your question, I have not insulated the sub floor.

I don't really see the need for it at this time. I used 1-1/8" T&G plywood as the sub floor.

It's a little cold in the winter to the bare feet but not bad.

Today (7/19/08) it was 95 degrees outside and 68 inside my house.

I use three window units to cool the place down and my highest electric bill as been 130 dollars.

As far as skirting  I only have plywood up at this time. I've never had any problems with rodents.

I did have a nasty outbreak of scorpions in the house about this time last year.

The feed store sold me this stuff called Demon dp.

Killed the scorpions and possibly one of my wifes cats. :(
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Jimmy C.

#207
The latest of the kitchen







Building the shutters for the bathroom







Bathroom floor made from 1x4 pine. These are cutoffs from the crating department at work!



Bathroom towel cabinet. 1x4 cedar
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glenn kangiser

Thanks for the update, Jimmy.  I was afraid you finished and forgot us. d*

That's great that you are finding usable materials to salvage and make great use of.  Good job.

I reserve the right to the longest completion time as I don't figure I'll ever finish, but you can be second. :)
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peteh2833

Thanks for the info. I'm using 3/4 subfloor with some type of wood on top of that. Maybe I won't need to insulate it. It is in North Central PA so it does get cold though. Pete
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Sassy

Thanks for posting new pix!  Really looks great - bet you are enjoying it  :)
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penn

Hi there!

Beautiful home! We're from Texas too, and I'm sure we could learn a lot from your experience.

We haven't bought the plans yet, but I noticed that your second floor plans look different than the 3 bedroom upstairs plans that are on the website.  Does the 2 bedroom upstairs plans come with the total floorplan package? I like your layout a lot.

Thanks!

Lauren and Robert  (near Dallas)

glenn kangiser

Jimmy extended his house a bit, Lauren, but the interior walls are non-bearing in most cases and can be modified to suit your needs.

Jimmy drops in every so often, but not as often as he did when he was in the earlier stages.   We always enjoy his comments.
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Jimmy C.

Just stopping by to say hi, and show a few pics of me my wife and the finished bedroom... Well, It still needs carpet..  Jimmy C.









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rickeyleee

Curious about your heating unit?  Any duct work and how is the upstairs heated? 

glenn kangiser

Thanks for the update, Jimmy.  The place is really looking great.  I'll bet you and family are enjoying your own self built home. 

Sorry I didn't catch this sooner -- I have been working almost full time now -- it's getting in the way of my forum time.  Great to hear from you though. :)
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MelanieM

Your house is wonderful.  [cool] YOu must be so proud of what you've accomplished.  Now that you've lived in the home for a while, can you tell me what you like about the house and what changes, if any, you would like to make.

Thanks.
Melanie

Jimmy C.

Things I would change??? Probably putting plywood underneath the metal roof. I used to get condensation on the inside when I used propane to heat the house. Now I use a central elecrtic heater bought online from Alpine air I dont have that problem..
http://www.alpinehomeair.com/

this is the one I got..with Free delivery  http://www.alpinehomeair.com/viewproduct.cfm?productID=453057859
I added the heating element   http://www.alpinehomeair.com/viewproduct.cfm?productID=453055047
I still use 3 window units for cooling and an Electric water heater. My bill is never much more than 100 dollars per month. I keep it 69 degrees inside year round. Pretty good for a 198 degree day in Texas with 80% humidity..
Having 6 inch insulated walls and hardieboard siding is like living inside styrofoam beer cooler..
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Jimmy C.

I finally got the walls finished in the front bedroom upstairs.
I got laid off a few months back and had a few months notice so I pretty much stopped the building process at that point.
I am so glad I built this house.. NO PAYMENTS!
I have several friends that got laid off then lost their homes...
My nickname they gave me at work was "MR. SIMPLIFY"
Thanks Guys!




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glenn kangiser

#220
Nice to hear from you, Jimmy and it is very apparent that you made a great move in building your own house.  At least you still have your own roof over your head.

I especially enjoyed being able to watch you go from start to "usable to shelter the family" when things get thin.  Finish will come in it's due time.

Great job and hoping things pick up for you too. :)
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Annalea

So how goes the project?  I've loved the photos, and as we're getting ready to start building in the spring (i.e. whenever they take the load limits off of the dirt roads up here), I love seeing what others have done.

Thanks so much for putting so much info up about what you've done so far, and best of luck on the rest of it!

Jimmy C.

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glenn kangiser

Looks like a nice warm shelter in a cold place, Jimmy.  
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wvmedic

Hello Jimmy, this is my first post I'm trying to decide on the 1 1/2 story or the 2 story. I will start in about a year, but I have a question in the drawings it only shows showers did you put in a tub? The reason I'm asking is my wife absolutely has to have a tub, she says she needs to soak he achy bones and won't live without one. Heck I haven't taken a bath in a few years, maybe that is why no one wants to go fishing with me.... Nah I always take showers, and as we get older a shower is easier to use with the add in of a chair.

So I'm looking at an option to include a bath tub into our house, I have been surfing here and it looks like it will take me a few months to get thru the owner builder posts.

Thanks Jeff