Floor Done!

OldDog · September 22, 2007, 03:19:56 PM

Finished the Adventech and will frame in 2 weeks.

I'm glad those posts are done

glenn kangiser · September 23, 2007, 10:13:38 AM

Looks good, OldDog. Even came out flat and rectangular.

Looking forward to seeing more pix as you progress.

October 04, 2007, 06:37:55 AM

I have all framing except decking on the site on 2 trailers.

Framing starts tomorrow!

Wish me luck and good weather!

Bruce

OldDog · October 08, 2007, 05:23:39 AM

We had a good 3 day weekend!

The walls are up and sheeted. The rafters are up, except dormer. The interior walls are in.

Some cleanup and bracing and the decking will start.

I hope the weather holds.

Picture later today

Bruce

glenn kangiser · October 08, 2007, 09:12:12 AM

We'll check them out tonight.

October 08, 2007, 07:32:48 PM

Wish it wasn't raining.

Decking will begin Friday.

OldDog · October 08, 2007, 07:35:32 PM

Front

Windows are framed, will cut out later

glenn kangiser · October 09, 2007, 12:05:23 AM

Somebody's been busy.

desdawg · October 09, 2007, 08:36:28 AM

Looking good.

October 09, 2007, 09:09:44 AM

Very Good progress! Looks great!

OldDog · October 09, 2007, 07:31:34 PM

Another day!

Cut all the rafters and installed facia board.

Put up fly rafters.

Cut out window openings with router.

Clear weather and cooler temps for the few days!!!!!!!

I am TIRED and too OLD to work this hard.

Thanks for the Nice replies!

Pics when decking done.

Bruce

OldDog · October 13, 2007, 06:11:05 AM

shingles today!!!!!

Preston · October 13, 2007, 09:53:01 PM

Bruce,
You seem to be moving very quickly, as fast as I hope to be moving when I am building. Are you working alone or with a crew?

OldDog · October 14, 2007, 07:15:08 PM

I have several friends helping.

Still have the back roof to shingle but will be papered (30#) for the forecast rain starting tomorrow. 13/12 pitch a LITTLE slow!!!!!!!!

The house wrap is on and the front door and front windows are installed.

I haven't had time to get any pics yet.

Trying to beat the weather!

October 16, 2007, 08:08:48 AM

Who says you can't teach an Old Dog new tricks?

OldDog · October 16, 2007, 05:59:26 PM

I wish the back side was as near roofed as the front.

It has a Blue Tarp (Katrina) roof on the back. Rain last night and forecast for more until Friday so I am not uncovering it.

C.White · October 16, 2007, 06:18:43 PM

Wow, that is going up fast. I have to wonder how many of these similar houses are going up all over the world at the same time?
I will look forward to seeing your inside photos, as it looks very similar to the one I'm building. I will have a shed roof upstairs on one side. I love getting ideas from other folks on this forum.

Christina

OldDog · October 16, 2007, 06:25:56 PM

the shed dormer wall is 14 feet.

i like to see them stepped in at least one rafter from the end to maintain the roof line.

the loft is going to be the best room of the cabin! there is a 4 x 5 foot bath and still have room for a 12 x 12 room. I will knee wall the front side at 4 feet and put in storage doors and some drawers. It is too short for usable floor and this seems to be a good use for it.

I wish the back roof was on!!!!!

Bruce

OldDog · October 16, 2007, 06:43:19 PM

You may have noticed something in front of the cabin I am building.

Below is a pic of what I have used for my lake camp for the last 11 years. We do not know how long we have owned the trailer but it is already sold!

The deck is 12 x 6 foot sections on a 4 x 6 inch subframe and will be reused, along with the metal roof, on the back of the cabin when done. All the extra posts and the metal over the trailer will be added to one side of the boat shed so no waste.

C.White · October 16, 2007, 06:56:39 PM

So you already have a well established and civilized dwelling on your property! I think it's a tremendous advantage to know the property well before you start building, and not always possible.
I've been on my property for nearly 15 years, but the part I'm building on seems so new now that I'm seeing it from a house perspective.

Your loft sounds like a great place in the house. Do you have a floor plan posted here somewhere that I missed? I sure would like to see it. I like the large shed roof idea.

What are the dimensions? Again, learning from others even though I've started mine now.
Thanks,
Christina

October 16, 2007, 07:16:17 PM

what floor plan there is is floating around in my head! A friend will cad draw as built later and I will post.

I have gotten LOTS of good ideas and input from this forum.

the cabin is 16 x 36. There is a 10 x 16 bedroom with a 28" closet off the 16' side.

the bath is 10 x 7.5', it has a 4 ft shower and room for a stacker wash & dry.

the main room is cathedral ceiling, 16 x 18 with cabinets on back wall.

since the bath "Grew" I wish it was 40+ ft vs 36 but we only summer there and do not spend much time indoors. we stay on the deck or outdoors.

We have a rule that when we are there it only sleeps 2! The kids are welcome to visit or use it when they can get rid of us! We also have a visiting pad with full hookup for a motor home or camper.

It is on a 320 x 145 wooded hillside with deeded access to Kentucky Lake 1/4 mi away.

OldDog · October 23, 2007, 05:34:18 AM

I finished my roofing just in time for a week of rain!

I hope that is the last 13/12 roof I have to shingle.

The siding is on order and we hope to start hanging it this weekend.

When everything is nice and "snug" I plan to walk away for a few days and rest up.

Bruce

glenn kangiser · October 23, 2007, 11:29:24 AM

Good Job. That's a steep one.

OldDog · October 31, 2007, 07:57:43 AM

after a week of rain we are now working on siding.

picture later

Bruce

OldDog · November 04, 2007, 04:46:55 PM

The dormer is the biggest pain to side but it is all I like.

Bruce