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vtbros
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# Posted: 24 Jul 2012 04:47pm
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We have been lurkers for a long time on this site and wanted to be able to share what we have learned with others. Thanks for all the help we have gotten over the years from reading here.
Here are a few pictures of our cabin/shed in northern vt. A slow build over several years, but we love it.
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vtbros
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# Posted: 24 Jul 2012 04:58pm
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Here are a few more pictures of construction in process. Mostly my brothers and I with some timely help from a bunch of friends.
Finished footings spring 2011
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Finished insulated floor
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Some walls up
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Started sheathing the roof
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VTweekender
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# Posted: 24 Jul 2012 05:14pm - Edited by: VTweekender
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Great job!! Great setting !!! and always nice to see a fellow VTer here!!!! Looks like you put up a 12/12 pitch, tall walls? loft?
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sabiggs
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# Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:03pm
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Heck yeah VT!!! Represent. We're growing in numbers on the board. It's a beautiful part of the world, that's for sure!
Looks great. Thanks for sharing.
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vtbros
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# Posted: 25 Jul 2012 09:36am
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Thanks. The roof has a 12/12 pitch and we have 12 foot walls for more room in loft.
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Sustainusfarm
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# Posted: 25 Jul 2012 03:54pm
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Nice....are you anywhere near Dick, Joanna, George, Stephanie and Micheal??  
Post more pics of the inside please!!
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vtbros
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# Posted: 25 Jul 2012 05:50pm
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Not sure if anyone else on here is in northern VT, I see a few in southern vt. We haven't done much on the inside, just a shell and a warm dry place to sleep. Put in a propane furnace last fall from Northern Tools.
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upstairs sheetrocked
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Nirky
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# Posted: 25 Jul 2012 08:48pm
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Quoting: Sustainusfarm Nice....are you anywhere near Dick, Joanna, George, Stephanie and Micheal??
Yeah and what about Larry, and his brother Daryl, and his other brother Daryl? 
Beautiful cabin, keep the pictures coming.
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spence
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# Posted: 25 Jul 2012 10:48pm
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I love the shakes on the outside, and the full upstairs! I went with 9' sidewalls on mine, but wish I had gone at least a foot higher.
Are you worried about the propane heater that close to the futon?
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vtbros
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# Posted: 26 Jul 2012 09:52am
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A little slow on the Newhart reference.
The high walls make a big difference in the space upstairs. The futon was only there in the summer, not when the heater is on.
Below is a picture of the floating dock under construction, built it in two pieces and floated it over from boat launch. It ended up needing more barrels due to weight of decking. The dock was the first thing completed, so we could utilize the lake.
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dock with smaller swim raft
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neb
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# Posted: 26 Jul 2012 10:54pm
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Very nice abd a great piece of land!!!
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vtbros
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# Posted: 1 Aug 2012 09:11am
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A few more pictures of siding. Project was done on low budget so lots of craigslist finds etc. All windows and doors were free. We really like the cedar shake siding, but expensive and time consuming to install. The other 3 sides were finished with recycled siding.
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MORE SIDING
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sabiggs
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# Posted: 1 Aug 2012 11:11am
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Love the cedar. We're using the same to do our gables. Looking good. VT is pretty much perfect right about now, huh? I wish I was there now.
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# Posted: 6 Aug 2012 11:01am
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What kind of recycled siding did you use and did you do board and battan on those sides too?
I'm looking at siding options now and you're right that the cedar is expensive! I found some weathered reclaimed 1x6 for .60 a linear for but even that adds up quickly!
I'm also wondering what your experience was doing the roof. Mine will also have a 12/12 pitch and 10' walls and I'm a little nervous about doing the roof myself.
Looks like a beautiful place!
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vtbros
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# Posted: 16 Aug 2012 01:33pm
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The recycled siding was lap board pine from an old barn most was in good shape, but half stained and half clear. The roof was challenging at 12/12 and 12 foot walls. We hooked a ladder over the peak and had a safety line so we could lay on the roof and put in one section at a time. It seemed like whatever side we were on that is where the hot sun was shining
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vtbros
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# Posted: 16 Aug 2012 03:43pm
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Been spending a lot of time at the cabin this summer. Finally finished the siding after two years. Also added a rain barrel and outside shower stall, though we are still just using solar showers for now. It will be nice not to haul in every drop of water.
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dstraate
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# Posted: 17 Aug 2012 06:09pm
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Wow. Super nice spot. I think that's the prettiest swimming hole I've seen.
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GreenMtnDave
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# Posted: 4 Oct 2012 06:45pm
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vtbros
Nice Cabin & hello from Elmore, Vermont!
Dave
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hattie
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# Posted: 4 Oct 2012 07:23pm
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Your place is beautiful!! Any pics of the inside?
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vtbros
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# Posted: 4 Oct 2012 11:09pm
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Thanks, it is definitely a nice swimming spot with only the loons for company most of the time. I have a few inside pics posted on July 25, but the inside is not finished and still have some insulation showing.
Thanks
Doug
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vtbros
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# Posted: 25 Aug 2016 12:25pm - Edited by: vtbros
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A few updated inside pictures. Made a built in couch/sleeping area for kids with some cushions from an old camper.
I can't seem to upload pictures anymore. Not sure what I am doing wrong.
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CabinBuilder
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# Posted: 26 Aug 2016 04:35pm - Edited by: CabinBuilder
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Quoting: vtbros I can't seem to upload pictures anymore. Not sure what I am doing wrong.
It could be your pictures are too large. Please re-size them if they are > 8 MB.
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vtbros
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# Posted: 11 Apr 2017 12:50pm - Edited by: vtbros
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picnic area and outdoor kitchen. This is just a frame work with a large tarp to go over for the summer
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vtbros
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# Posted: 11 Apr 2017 01:02pm
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updated inside photos. built in bench with storage underneath
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vtbros
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# Posted: 11 Apr 2017 01:07pm
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Mainly it is all about having access to the waterfront. view from the dock
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KabinKat
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# Posted: 11 Apr 2017 11:41pm
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Rockin' Nice!!!!!
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