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Title: Hi all. New guy from Florida.
Post by: Walt on November 02, 2013, 04:28:38 PM
Hello everyone.
Recently purchased some land in Northwest Florida, planning on building a cabin, most likely under 800 sf, probably sonotube foundation.

This forum looks like an absolute goldmine of precisely the sort of information I'm after.
I've never built a house from the ground up but am generally handy and competent with tools and fabrication. I do intend to ask an awful lot of questions to hopefully avoid errors during construction.

Anyway, hello   8)

Title: Re: Hi all. New guy from Florida.
Post by: Tickhill on November 02, 2013, 06:41:10 PM
You came to the right spot, welcome! I lived in Pensacola for 6 years when I was alot younger.
Title: Re: Hi all. New guy from Florida.
Post by: DaveOrr on November 03, 2013, 01:49:17 PM
Welcome aboard Walt!!!!   w*
I haven't built a house yet either but I got my land and plan to start in the spring.
This forum is a treasure trove of great info so you have come to the right place.   :)

Title: Re: Hi all. New guy from Florida.
Post by: Squirl on November 05, 2013, 11:56:54 AM
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Happy to help with whatever questions you have.

A quick pointer, by recollection from helping many members over the years, Florida has some pretty strict building codes.  I don't believe sonotube foundations are usually allowed.  You may want to double check on that.

://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/st/fl/st/b400v10/st_fl_st_b400v10_4_sec003.htm
Title: Re: Hi all. New guy from Florida.
Post by: hpinson on November 05, 2013, 08:34:15 PM
Killjoy ;o)
Title: Re: Hi all. New guy from Florida.
Post by: Don_P on November 05, 2013, 09:24:11 PM
I was just thinkin it real loud  :D
Title: Re: Hi all. New guy from Florida.
Post by: astidham on November 06, 2013, 01:04:06 PM
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