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Viking
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# Posted: 20 Apr 2012 01:49pm - Edited by: Viking
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So I have finally gone ahead and the cabin/shed is now on the property. I decided to go with a plastic Lifetime shed as it looks nice and will hopefully last without major maintenance for a long time.
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Viking
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# Posted: 20 Apr 2012 02:02pm - Edited by: Viking
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More pics.
Assembly of walls
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View from rear window :)
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Cabin entrance
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Rifraf
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# Posted: 20 Apr 2012 02:07pm
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I like it, you really are tucked in there. No satellites are going to be able to spy on you 
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Viking
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# Posted: 21 Apr 2012 10:27am
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Yup, that's the way I like it. Don't want it up on display for all to see..
Now it's just a matter of furnishing the cabin and making it look homey. I also plan on building a small deck for the morning coffee/evening glass of wine.
Will post pics when all is done.
Viking
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hattie
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# Posted: 21 Apr 2012 12:56pm
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I really like this idea (plastic). Can't wait to see photos of the inside when you are furnished!!
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Viking
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# Posted: 21 Apr 2012 01:33pm
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@hattie
Absolutely, will do!
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sparky1
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# Posted: 21 Apr 2012 08:39pm
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What Company & Model is this-?--great looking too-
But, I would do a dark green More Stealth.can you add small Sky Light / Vent?
thanks
My 2 cents.
sparky1
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Viking
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# Posted: 22 Apr 2012 11:37am
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@sparky1
It's a Lifetime sheds model 60005 - 8x10 shed.
Here is the info:
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Lifetime-Garden-Shed/4678177/product.html?cid=20 2290&kid=9553000357392&track=pspla&kw={keyword}&adtype=pla
And I agree, I could paint it green, would look nice too. It already comes with several skylights and 2 vents.
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sparky1
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# Posted: 22 Apr 2012 12:16pm
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thanks so very much for the info & link
have a great day.
sparky1in s.Va
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Ann
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# Posted: 23 Apr 2012 02:37pm
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That should foil carpenter bees
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Viking
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# Posted: 23 Apr 2012 04:24pm
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@ Ann
Yes, it should. Reasons why I decided to go with this plastic building: Maintenance free, will not rot or become home for insects, portability factor, temporary structure, and ease of assembly.
Obviously, it cannot be heated safely so it can only be used in the warm months. However, that is not a problem for me as I would not stay there in the winter anyways.
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# Posted: 25 Apr 2012 09:18pm
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Nice looking place there! Are you concerned with all the large trees being so close to the cabin in the event of a lightning strike? We have 3-4 trees that are definitely within the crush radius of our cabin and I think about that every once in awhile. I would hate for it to happen but I WOULD REALLY HATE FOR IT TO HAPPEN while anyone is in it.
anyway, good luck and welcome to the forum!
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Viking
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# Posted: 26 Apr 2012 10:31am
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@ oldbuddy
I am a bit concerned, but in the crush zone there are only so so sized trees, no big 100 year old maples or anything..
Will take my chances as I need to have the cover to keep the place discreet.
Viking
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sparky1
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# Posted: 26 Apr 2012 01:15pm
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Lightning or Trees Falling would be the Least thing on my list at all, staying stealth would be-If Cedars grow in your area they work very well. just don't block your ability to Add Solar somehow.
sparky1 in s.Va.
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preventec47
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# Posted: 11 Apr 2013 07:56am
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The major overlooked aspect of these shed kits from the big box stores
is that they are not repairable in most cases. For instance, subjected
to constant sunlight, the plastic roof is going to become brittle, crack and break in about ten years. Otherwise we would be seeing roof materials
made from plastic. I also notice that the warranty is 10 years for
the no maintenance aspect of the shed kit.
I think there may be cost effective ways of extending the life of the roof
or overlaying with plywood and shingles if the weight does not crush the
structure and there is a way to attach the plywood.
One way I was thinking of is to cover the roof with a fabric that is liberally soaked in exterior latex paint. Basically we are making
layered shingles. You could add multiple layers of fabric and latex
paint and even add sand or rocks to the top layer exactly like
shingle makers.
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