Author Topic: OKLAHOMA 20X30 SINGLE STORY (Read 285804 times)

dug · « **Reply #225 on:** April 04, 2011, 02:37:13 PM »

In the house I used to live in I installed two cisterns at opposite corners to collect rain water. I used 4 ft. diameter steel culvert (purchased from a highway supply store) that we sunk about 6 inches deep into a concrete pad. I put the water outlet and overflow pipes under and up through the middle of the footing before we poured.

Easy and relatively cheap.

archimedes · « **Reply #226 on:** April 04, 2011, 03:09:37 PM »

They ran an electrical wire 1/4 mile for free! Wow, that's a great deal.

astidham · « **Reply #227 on:** April 05, 2011, 03:12:56 PM »

Thanks dug..
here are some power pole pics.

astidham · « **Reply #228 on:** April 06, 2011, 07:58:00 PM »

After tweaking the plans a little bit, this is how we are going to lay out the cabin, not seen is the upstairs loft bedroom.

dug · « **Reply #229 on:** April 07, 2011, 09:37:44 AM »

Looks like a nice open layout but I am not understanding the stairs. Only 8 risers and it looks like it will be landing where there is no head room.

Am I missing something?

astidham · « **Reply #230 on:** April 07, 2011, 09:48:21 AM »

The stairs in the layout was the only one to choose from that looked like a ladder style stair.
the stairs will be a wider version of a library ladder with hand rails, it will be less steep, with more stair treads than the picture shows.
I'm not to sure how far from the south wall we will place the stairs, but my layout shows about 3' as a reference.
Thanks for the observation dug, I didn't take headroom into consideration. back to the drawing board

astidham · « **Reply #231 on:** April 07, 2011, 03:46:29 PM »

here is an updated version with a closet....

Sassy · « **Reply #232 on:** April 08, 2011, 08:47:26 AM »

Looks nice, but I'd put the toilet where the sink is & sink where you have the toilet... unless

as Glenn said, you want to sit there & watch people while they're eating

astidham · « **Reply #233 on:** April 11, 2011, 11:19:19 AM »

have been working on the soffits, trying to get ready for siding.

astidham · « **Reply #234 on:** April 14, 2011, 03:29:27 PM »

I finished the soffit today, the weather held up long enough to get all the plywood up. the plywood will be a nailer for cedar.
I think i might buy cedar pickets to cover it with, since they don't cost so much.

mogie01 · « **Reply #235 on:** April 14, 2011, 03:47:00 PM »

Soffits look great!!

duncanshannon · « **Reply #236 on:** April 14, 2011, 03:55:36 PM »

nathan.principe · « **Reply #237 on:** April 15, 2011, 06:45:43 AM »

coming right along! I bet your getting excited to start on the inside!

astidham · « **Reply #238 on:** April 16, 2011, 03:59:56 PM »

today I removed a 30-50 window and replaced it with a 30-30 window bumped out 1'.
this window will be over the sink. My wife wanted a garden window so bumping out will leave a approximately 18"shelf for her plants.
the window should be installed tomorrow

duncanshannon · « **Reply #239 on:** April 16, 2011, 04:04:29 PM »

astidham · « **Reply #240 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:36:32 PM »

window is now installed!!

mogie01 · « **Reply #241 on:** April 18, 2011, 07:54:08 AM »

Great job on the window, your wife will love it!

astidham · « **Reply #242 on:** April 19, 2011, 10:03:05 AM »

Just about ready for siding

Mrdecatur217 · « **Reply #243 on:** April 19, 2011, 01:43:50 PM »

i noticed you used glass for your windows., and wood for your walls is that normal? it looks very nice son,. it is easier to change now then when the inside wall is finished., so have fun. Dad

dug · « **Reply #244 on:** April 19, 2011, 03:50:18 PM »

Beginning to look like a home. Nice job!

beckhamk · « **Reply #245 on:** April 21, 2011, 03:22:22 PM »

What was the cost of your trusses? Very nice and coming along nicely.

astidham · « **Reply #246 on:** April 21, 2011, 03:48:45 PM »

the trusses cost around 1200.00 if i remember right, for the scissor trusses and the drop cable trusses

beckhamk · « **Reply #247 on:** April 23, 2011, 01:06:27 PM »

astidham - thanks for the info. just wanted to compare to the prices i was seeing. Mine are inline.

BTW: I assume a 12/12 pitch on the outside and that the inside is 8/12?

Also are you planning to run any ties accross your open area at all to tie the walls together?

astidham · « **Reply #248 on:** April 23, 2011, 02:53:55 PM »

Quote from: beckhamk on April 23, 2011, 01:06:27 PM

astidham - thanks for the info. just wanted to compare to the prices i was seeing. Mine are inline.

BTW: I assume a 12/12 pitch on the outside and that the inside is 8/12?

Also are you planning to run any ties accross your open area at all to tie the walls together?

it is a 12/12 pitch.
how i understand it, If your trusses are engineered, collar ties are not necessary with a 10' or under side wall.
my side walls are 10' with the trusses i have our loft has a ceiling height at the peak ~9'

beckhamk · « **Reply #249 on:** April 23, 2011, 03:05:36 PM »

Thanks for the info! Your truss mfg didnt say that the inside would be a 8/12? just curious as i just contacted one place and they told me they can do a scissor truss 12/12 for hte outside but the inside would be 8/12. I figure your inside is around the same.