NS 16x24 Cabin

[ColchesterCabin]

Wow I just realized it has been June since I posted last. My Bad! There actually has been a lot going on at the property. Over the new couple of days I'll try and go through my picutres and update my thread.

[NavyDave]

Man, and I thought you were sleeping this whole time! Actually you and I are in the same boat. It's been almost 2 months since I've updated my thread. I have quite a bit of progress to document though, looking forward to seeing what you've been up to.

[PHU]

Wow I just realized it has been June since I posted last. My Bad! There actually has been a lot going on at the property. Over the new couple of days I'll try and go through my picutres and update my thread.

You weren't lying about updating pictures of your cabin, were you?    Can't wait to see how the cabin looks like.....

[ColchesterCabin]

Guys my humblest yet again work has been super crazy so I will do my best to go back through and update since the last postings... It has been exciting I am now enclosed, sided, roof on plus recently statered a septic system... Can't wait to get your feedback. I have been spending sometime going through the newer feeds getting my excitment flowing and motivation building for this building season. I am trying to make a golden push for the finish line this year. Goal is to host the family Canadian thanksgiving party in the cabin in October this year.

[ColchesterCabin]

So now that I have some technical issues resolved in uploading photos from photobucket.... seems I was away so long my Internet Explorer was out of date and I couldn't firgure out how to upload photos, now thats's resolved I am going to go back through the thread and bring us to to speed.

[ajohnson]

Very nice build.  I noticed you went with trusses.  From a cost perspective (and time) were they cheaper than rafters?  Also, what was your pitch on the trusses?  One last thing...do you mind sharing your cost per truss?  I am try to nail down a plan, but have no idea how to estimate for a cost for trusses.  Most everything online is a standard 4:12 pitch, which is about $35-50 depending on length.  I know your style would definately be more.

Thanks,

Ansley

[ColchesterCabin]

First of all thanks for the kudos, it truly has been a labour of love over the last few years for sure. I went with trusses based on my skill level. I dug out my invoices fo the trusses and there was 2 gables and 11 scissor trusses. The bill including delivery on site and booming them onto the roof was only $975 plus taxes so $75/each. My pitch is 12/12 on my roof. at the point of the trusses I had a whole lot less skills than I have right now

I had them on the roof and braced within about 2-3 hours even with the skills I had back then. So for me it was economical and efficent. If I was to do it again I would do it the exact same way.

[hcamper60]

Greetings.  I see it's been a long time since you last posted.  Where did you finally decide to place the stove?? I love your design, after an exhaustive search, it's just what I've been seeking

Jonathan