14x24 Little House in the sticks

[blackdog]

Looking good Pa.

youngins...
Here's is a good vinyl siding installation manual.  ABTCO had a condensed version (4 pages) but I don't see it on their site anymore.  I'll search my files and upload it.

http://64.78.38.231/kp_abtco/docs/ABTCO_Vinyl_General_Installation_Instructions_.pdf

Page 9 in the manual shows a picture of both F and J channel.  The rest of the manual explains where/when to use them.  J channel is typically used as a trim piece to receive the siding around doors, windows and gable ends.  Also used for soffit installation depending on the type eaves you have (closed eaves).  F channel (sometimes referred to soffit receiver in the manual) is typically used for soffit installation on an open eaves.  See page 35 for how to make F channel from J channel. I had to do this when I put soffits on my garage as I have an open eaves.

[youngins]

THANKS!

[Pa_Kettle]

We're baaaaaaaack!  

It was a HOT summer so we didn't get much done, but now we are back on track.

I've re-vamped the website to make it easier to navigate.  Our progress, as of last weekend, is near the bottom the "Vinyl Siding" page of the "Cabin" part of the site.

http://cabin.foxlore.net/index.shtml

We have a guy coming out in a couple weeks to talk about installing a chimney for our wood stove.

Here's a link to the stove we think we are going to install:
http://www.vermontcastings.com/content/products/productdetails.cfm?id=135

We'll be starting the partition wall for the bathroom next.

PK

[Sassy]

Great progress, looks really nice!  

[Jimmy_Cason]

I like it! Great collection of pics

[Homegrown_Tomatoes]

What does the inside look like?  How are you laying it out?  The outside looks great so far.

[hobbiest]

I've heard nothing but good things about those vermont stoves.  Everybody I've talked to who has one loves it, and says it puts out more heat than other woodstoves.

[MountainDon]

That's the same Vermont Castings stove I plan on using. Going for the plain flat black traditional finish. Those porcelain enamel finishes are sure pretty tho'.

I'm planning on getting the optional fresh air inlet. How about you Pa??

We had a VC Intrepid back home, '77 to '85 before moving south to NM. Great stoves. The bimetal thermostat air control works well.

[Pa_Kettle]

What does the inside look like?  How are you laying it out?  The outside looks great so far.

Funny you should ask.  We just got back from building the "wet" wall between the bathroom and kitchen.  I'll update the web site once I've got more than just boring a shot of some wall studs.  In fact, I think I'm going to split the site and have an exterior and interior section.  So far the inside is just a box with the two lofts at each end.  We plan to partition off the bathroom and that's it for interior walls.

That's the same Vermont Castings stove I plan on using. Going for the plain flat black traditional finish. Those porcelain enamel finishes are sure pretty tho'.

I'm planning on getting the optional fresh air inlet. How about you Pa??

Yeah, I'm pretty much sold on the idea of a separate air intake for a stove.  We are also looking at the the Jotul Jøtul F 602 CB.  I agree the porcelain is smart looking but I think it's like $200 more.  It's not THAT much nicer...

PK

[Homegrown_Tomatoes]

I can't wait to see it all put together and look forward to your pictures.  What  you've done so far is great.

[Pa_Kettle]

We picked up our wood stove last weekend.  We decided on a Jotul 602.  It doesn't have an external air intake, but it's such a small stove I don't think that will be a problem.  We had a mix up with the stove pipe, so we didn't get to hook it up in the cabin, but we did do a couple small seasoning burns outside.

We've also started insulating but I need to run the wiring before we do anymore.  After much deliberation I've decided to do the 12v runs with 10 awg solid "Romex".  It'll be a bear to run but we'll live.  The 110v AC runs will be 14 awg Romex.

Here's the newest page with the chimney and stove:
http://cabin.foxlore.net/cabin/stove.shtml

PK

[Sassy]

Cabin looks really nice - those stoves are supposed to be very good - have researched them myself, in the past.

[Homegrown_Tomatoes]

Your cabin looks really welcoming... imagine how nice it'll be with a little fire going on a chilly fall night.

[Pa_Kettle]

Another update. 

We got the wood stove hooked up.  Good thing, because the temps dropped the night we were there and we would have been way cold.  [cold]

http://cabin.foxlore.net/cabin/stove.shtml

Also, we started the wiring.  We will be running as much as possible on 12v DC.  [idea]

http://cabin.foxlore.net/cabin/wiring.shtml

Yeah... I went too far with the smilies...   

Thanks for looking,
PK

[MountainDon]

Question for you PK. What is that black stove floor pad anyhow?

Looking good. Bet you can't wait to get the walls insulated.

[PEG688]

   Lookin good Pa 

Just think soon you'll be ,   WTH          did Mtn. D and /or Glenn do with the extra smilies 

  This is the only one in the [more] box    ,   Why I oughta      

  I'll take this the the smiley thread , 

Lookin real good PA keep it up   

[Woodswalker]

Yo Pa,

Checked out the stove installation part of your web site.  That's a real nice little place you're building.  It is almost exactly the same size as the cabin I'm working on (16 x 20).  I installed a Tawain-built stove that is nearly an exact copy of the 602, (they call it a 301!) after rebuilding it to provide air-tight joints.  Place was insulated at the time (Oct), and the temps were in the 20's.  The stove warmed things up just fine.  Think you'll be very satisfied with your 602.  I used one for years in a little cabin I had in WI.  Rest of your installation is almost exactly the same as mine - nice job.

[Pa_Kettle]

Question for you PK. What is that black stove floor pad anyhow?

It's one of these:
http://www.fireplaceessentials.com/c116/Black-Stove-Board-and-Hearth-Extenders-p31.html

I got it at our local Tractor Supply Store, but I can't find a link for it on their web site.  It needs to extend beyond the stove 8 inches on the sides and back and 18 inches in the front.  We will probably do something fancier in the future.

Looking good. Bet you can't wait to get the walls insulated.

Thanks!  You bet.  We actually got a few batts up and we've quickly realized we will need to cover them as quickly as possible.  The kraft paper is really fragile... I've already poked a hole in one. 


LOL, PEG... you seem to have a knack for those smilies.

PK

[Pa_Kettle]

I installed a Tawain-built stove that is nearly an exact copy of the 602, (they call it a 301!) after rebuilding it to provide air-tight joints.  Place was insulated at the time (Oct), and the temps were in the 20's.  The stove warmed things up just fine.  Think you'll be very satisfied with your 602. 

Thanks for the info!  LOL, 301 that's rich!

I've build the cabin with a large sliding glass door and three large windows facing south(ish), so we hope to get a boost from the sun on clear days.

PK

[Pa_Kettle]

Yes, we ARE still alive and still building.  Thing is; insulation, drywall, wiring and all the little fiddly things you've got to do to prepare for them, don't make for interesting content.  Also, once we got the vinyl on, we slowed down a bit since weather wouldn't bother the structure anymore.

Anyhow, I've updated our website: http://cabin.foxlore.net/

I've added:
Wiring(updated): http://cabin.foxlore.net/cabin/wiring.shtml
Insulation: http://cabin.foxlore.net/cabin/insulation.shtml
Drywall: http://cabin.foxlore.net/cabin/drywall.shtml


Please let me know if there is something missing that you think would be informational on the website.

Thanks for looking.

[MountainDon]

Great to see you're alive and kicking. Work looks good too. 

[Pa_Kettle]

Great to see you're alive and kicking. Work looks good too. 

Thanks, Don.  I'm looking forward to getting to the fun parts like solar and getting running water. 

[glenn kangiser]

Thanks for the update, PK.  Nice to see someone who is aware of the dangers if inhaling fiberglass.  I had a couple dogs get large painful tumors and die from what I assume was cancer - they would get into the barn and tear up the insulation stored there and sleep in it.

Project looks good.

[Pa_Kettle]

Still at it...

Updated the drywall page and I added the beginnings of the bath page.

http://cabin.foxlore.net/cabin/drywall.shtml

http://cabin.foxlore.net/cabin/bath.shtml

We are going to use a simpe bifold door for the bath.  It will anchor on the left side of the doorway (nearest the exterior wall).  It should take up very little room when opened.  Should give us that "airplane lavatory" feel...

Thanks for looking!

PK

[MountainDon]

Pictures look good Pa.