I'm building a log cabin

Re: I'm building a log cabin


Hmmmm.... So you don't think the tub and the toilet in the middle of the livingroom would be a good idea? Maybe I should put them in the kitchen instead. What do you think?
I once knew a guy who had a toilet in his kitchen and I thought it looked rather lovely

I was going to ask if you had looked into the log cabin companies but dys beat me to it and with a lot more information. I know I have seen at least 3 companies with model log homes in my travels around MN, SD and WI.

I like his suggestion of footers instead of a slab. Then you can build a wood floor which will probably be better insulated and you don't have to worry about it cracking.

You looking to live in the cabin year round? Or just a summer thing?

If the price of a log home is too much, you might want to look into building a straw bale house.

Parados
Thank you for your advice. You and Dys have me talked into going with footers.
No, I won't be staying in it year round, but I will be using it year round. It's going to be built on the same land as my existing house.
My mother and I own the house we live in now, but as easy as she is to live with, I need my own space now and again.

Here's a sample of what I have in mind, except I want a screened in front porch bigger than the one pictured here.

Here's a better example, so picture this, but smaller.

I also won't have dormers.

footing are better with freezing temps and moisture

how are you planning on heating?

Like this?

Husker
I probably won't be putting any kind of heating system in there since I won't be living in it and I can't afford to be paying to heat 2 houses in the winter. I'll shut off the water in the winter and when I do spend time in there when it's cold, I'll have a fireplace and wood stove to keep me nice and toasty. I'll bring over several gallons of water so I can use the toilet and wash whatever dishes I dirty.

Sublime
Heehee! Thanks for the blast from the past. I loved my lincoln logs :-D

just a thought here montana, but you mention bringing water rahter than putting in a well, you might look into water tanks/pressurized water systems made for rv's, they are very efficient and usually have a capacity of 50 gals or more (I would also seriously consider putting in a septic tank) I've done this before and have a few ideas some of which may be helpful.

Dys
I will be putting in a well. I just mentioned bringing water over for the toilet and such for the winter when I shut the water off. I will also have a septic as well. Actually, I'll be connecting to our already existing septic.

I can use all the ideas I can get, so keep them coming, my friend ;-)

Thanks for all your help :-D

I'll take some pics this weekend of where I plan on placing my little hide away and I'll post them here for you guys :-D

http://www.cabins.ca/html/price_list.html



Hull $56,794


cabins.ca is a pretty decent site
has some useful info

A friend from university days set up a business building custom log cabins. 20 years ago, he was already charging close to $200,000 so the kits are a great deal if you can do most of the work yourself.

Thanks Beth. I'm gonna go check that out right now :-D

The Huron matches the room layout you are considering a bit more closely, and is about one-third less $.

I noticed that. It looks like the prices are right and I can do a lot of the work myself since my working season runs from May to Dec. It'll be pushing it, since April is the only month I'll really be able to do a lot due to the weather conditions here, but I think I can swing it. I can spend between 40 and 50,000, so I'm hoping I can throw up something nice for that amount.
I found a place local that's right in Moncon that does the log cabin kits, so I think I'll go over there and have a chat with them one day soon. I expect to be doing this in 2 years if all goes as planned.

I never thought I'd live to see the day where I'd finally be able to have my dream cabin and I'm so excited :-D

On your site, the Whitehorse would also be a perfect floor plan and it's 10,000 cheaper than the Hurton, although it would cost a bit more to add the fireplace.

Spend 20 - 25 on a kit, have 10 for labour/water issues, leaves a slush fund of 10 for surprises and a bit of nice furniture - including the best mattress you can afford from Sears (seriously - just talked to someone about mattresses - almost all from one factory - with different labels stuck on - go for Sears best)