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General => Owner-Builder Projects => Topic started by: jwv on December 17, 2005, 11:40:16 AM

Title: Judy's Colorado Log Cabin pics
Post by: jwv on December 17, 2005, 11:40:16 AM
Hi All,

Since I love looking at pictures of what others have built, I thought I would share some of ours.

This cabin is not one of John's beautiful designs but we are thinking of building one of those as a "guest house" on the same property. We found this place while on vacation in Colorado.  At the time (2002) it was a foundation and 4 log walls which had been standing for a couple of years.  I wish I had digital pictures to show what it looked like then.  The original owners had been given the opportunity to do a caretaking job somewhere else so put this up for sale.  Having always been intrigued by places either half-finished or needing much rehab, we bought it.  Over the next 3 summers The DH and the DSs (part-time) worked to get it finished and I must say it looks pretty darn good now. I also worked on it when possible but had to be in at home to do the work for a paycheck and healthcare thing.

We still have some things to do.  Eventually I'd like tile in the LR to capture the solar on the south side and we have a wood stove to install.  Build a garage.  Little by little we'll get it done.  Hope you like the pictures http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jwvastine/album?.dir=e567&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos
(https://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d184/glennkangiser/e898.jpg) Photo Added GK
Judy
Title: Re: Cabin pics
Post by: John Raabe on December 17, 2005, 01:13:00 PM
Judy:

Thanks for the link to your photos. Looks like a lovely cabin in an absolutely spectacular location. Is this high country Colorado?
Title: Re: Cabin pics
Post by: jwv on December 18, 2005, 02:03:00 PM
Outside Creede, at about 9000ft.  Beautiful!

Judy
Title: Re: Cabin pics
Post by: glenn kangiser on December 18, 2005, 02:59:35 PM
Nice cabin and area, Judy.  We enjoyed CO when we went there.
Title: Re: Judy's Colorado Log Cabin pics
Post by: glenn kangiser on January 08, 2006, 01:22:35 AM
I went through your pictures again when I moved them, Judy. I was wondering if logs are half logs smooth on the inside or board lined to be smooth inside?

I was also wondering about the size.  Just full of questions tonight, eh? :-/
Title: Re: Judy's Colorado Log Cabin pics
Post by: jwv on January 10, 2006, 06:17:36 PM
They're D-logs, flat on the inside but not smooth.  We like that rustic look.  The house is about 1100 sq ft which I think is a great size.

judy
Title: Re: Judy's Colorado Log Cabin pics
Post by: Jimmy C. on January 10, 2006, 07:00:49 PM

[size=18]Just amazing! What a view![/size]
[size=18]Little House on the prairie![/size]
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