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Post by thywar on Sept 23, 2015 13:39:18 GMT -7
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Post by Cwi555 on Sept 23, 2015 14:38:40 GMT -7
First thing that strikes me are the dimensions. 16x14 is 224 sq feet. 200 of which might be livable. This fits into the qualifier of tiny homes. I would be inclined to do something entirely different as this design shrinks normal structural methods rather than purpose building. A 20' sealand/conex/shipping container is around 2500 for a decent one. That would be 200 sq feet itself. Siting, pillars/pad etc 3200. Basic structure is done. Fleshing out can be cheap or high end, so cost beyond that point are going to vary widely. I believe I could beat 6 grand for a utilitarian model. I would not dismiss other alternative materials either. Thinking outside the box is key here. Edit: looking at how they went about that, it's going to take someone better than the average bear to get that one right. Geron could do it, but that is not something a noob or mediocre carpenter should take on. 6000 is a bit unrealistic imo. It should be higher.
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Post by thywar on Sept 23, 2015 15:23:26 GMT -7
My carpenter skills are limited but they're way better than cutting up a conex.
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Post by cajunlady87 on Sept 23, 2015 15:48:37 GMT -7
I would square it off, making the dimensions 20'x20'. If available in your area I'd search for salvaged lumber, doors and windows to cut your costs and it'll also give it a more rustic look. Place your bedroom in the loft, install a terrace outside your bedroom and have double French windowed doors as an access. After thought: Is the six grand the cost of the plans or is it a building kit?
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Post by thywar on Sept 23, 2015 15:54:38 GMT -7
Not a kit. That's their cost. It would be 20x24 with a bedroom loft. (One day I might not be able to climb) that would make about 700 SF. Plenty big enough and has storage capacity Deer blind built on the backside. Lol
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Post by cajunlady87 on Sept 23, 2015 16:05:25 GMT -7
Not a kit. That's their cost. It would be 20x24 with a bedroom loft. (One day I might not be able to climb) that would make about 700 SF. Plenty big enough and has storage capacity Deer blind built on the backside. Lol I'd still square it off, 24x24. You don't have to convince me about being able to climb, sometimes I wish I had an elevator like so many others surrounding me. Deer blind on the backside and Cajun Landing up on the front. LoL
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Post by thywar on Sept 23, 2015 16:09:12 GMT -7
No styke to a box.
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Post by cajunlady87 on Sept 23, 2015 16:13:52 GMT -7
what the heck is a styke?
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Post by thywar on Sept 23, 2015 16:16:00 GMT -7
Hey it's hard to type on a phone and drive 70 mph. Gimme a break. S T Y L E
you can read that ?
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Post by cajunlady87 on Sept 23, 2015 16:25:30 GMT -7
Hey it's hard to type on a phone and drive 70 mph. Gimme a break. S T Y L E you can read that ? Oops! On second thought, shame on you!!!!!!!!!!!! You shouldn't be driving and playing with your phone. I call in people like you to state police so you'd better keep your distance.
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Post by cajunlady87 on Sept 23, 2015 16:27:31 GMT -7
Oh yea, as to your comment in regards to no style to a box, typical TW response.
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Post by thywar on Sept 23, 2015 16:41:56 GMT -7
So if you see me driving and on my phone, then tell me how do you do that without using YOUR phone? Don't hijack this thread. I'm gonna build a house.
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Post by woodyz on Sept 23, 2015 18:42:48 GMT -7
www.maxhouseplans.com/home-plans/small-house-plans/black-mountain-cottage/Even considering how old you are getting you will regret not finishing out the loft (use it as your Daughters room when she visits) www.maxhouseplans.com/home-plans/guest-house-plan/But I still think you would be happier with the dogtrot style www.maxhouseplans.com/home-plans/dog-trot-house-plan/don't do the two different sizes just do two of the smaller on each side of the middle same construction details as your sample or order the complete plans from the link make the loft over the center porch a spare bedroom, one side your bed and bath and the other side your living space and you can still build it one side at a time as you can, build the first section (living in front - sleep in back), add the middle porch and loft (sleep in the loft and convert the first section to living area, then add the second section as master bedroom and bath.
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Post by thywar on Sept 23, 2015 18:49:09 GMT -7
I like the dog trot idea but I'll be doing good to finish one house.
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Post by woodyz on Sept 23, 2015 18:58:11 GMT -7
I wish it was about 3 years ago
I would come up there and we could get the foundation for all done in four days
Then do the floor for the first section and center porch in a 3 day weekend
put the walls and roof on the first section in a weekend
do a flat porch roof/loft floor in a weekend
then you could take your time finishing out the electric/plumbing/etc in the first section and center porch
then when you were read do the fireplace or firewall for a stove one weekend
wall and roof the loft/porch another weekend
then you could take your time and wire/plumb/etc the loft
We did the same thing at my Dad's 20 years ago. Built a "little house" (dogtrot style) for him to stay in when he was there while his "big house" was being built.
He lived in Penn at the time, I lived about 120 miles from his place in East TX. We put up the complete little house in 5 weekends. Then it took like 3 years to get his big house done and he lived in the little house when he was down to TX.
But between my health and needing to stay with my Son those days are over for me.
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