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Josh8880
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# Posted: 10 Jun 2013 04:07pm
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Thanks to anyone who is reading this! So I'm just getting prepared and honing in on my final design for a 12 by 16 lofted cabin. The basics... I'll be framing with 2 by 4's 16" o.c. I'll have a metal roof with a simple rain collection system for showers, etc. I'm thinking either t1-11 or board and batten for the siding. The foundation will be 6 concrete piers. It will be generator powered. I have a generator, and Im doing every part of it myself. There will be no septic system. I already have the Woodstove, oven, water pump, transformer, fridge...given these specs how much do you think I should plan on spending roughly? Any input is good! I'm building up in ny. Thanks, josh
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VTweekender
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# Posted: 10 Jun 2013 04:44pm - Edited by: VTweekender
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To shell it should run you about 2500-3000 with your floor, roof and siding....... insulation, interior finishes etc etc....will add to that..
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burtonridr
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# Posted: 10 Jun 2013 06:08pm
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+1, I just did some numbers a few days ago for a structure 8x20 with a loft and it was about $3000 for the shell. I can probably shave that down by shopping around for the materials. The T-11 siding, windows, and door make up about 40% of that number... So I should be able to reduce it a lot by shopping for used windows and doors.
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bldginsp
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# Posted: 10 Jun 2013 06:43pm
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I suggest you do what I have been doing for the last few years, and work up a detailed design, then carefully count every stick of lumber, connector, pier, beam, etc. this will force you to finalize the design, and will show you how the costs just keep adding up.... Oh yeah! I need that, and that, and that. I can get that on Craig's List, but not that, etc. etc. Then keep a running total of costs including tax and delivery as applicable. But I'm a detail oriented, list making kind of person, maybe you don't want to bother.
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Josh8880
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# Posted: 10 Jun 2013 07:58pm
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Thanks everyone, this is really helpful. Keep them coming!
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tcmatt
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# Posted: 11 Jun 2013 06:15am
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I've got close to $8,000 into my 12x16. That also includes my outhouse and shed. Here are some pics from an older post. It's fully insulated now. I probably have another $1,000 to go with paneling and chimney materials for the woodstove.
http://www.small-cabin.com/forum/6_2986_0.html
Hope this helps
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Josh8880
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# Posted: 11 Jun 2013 06:47am
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Tcmatt,
Very nice...exactly what I'm looking to do. Did you get your plans online, or just design them yourself? I'm looking for something I can submit to the county for approval. Thanks!
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tcmatt
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# Posted: 11 Jun 2013 09:12pm
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Josh,
No plans. I just did it myself. I've got some sketches I did on graph paper. I'm happy to share those. Just let me know.
Matt
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tcmatt
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# Posted: 11 Jun 2013 09:16pm
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Josh,
Here's a few pics from the build process, that you might find useful. I have more that I can email you or post. Just let me know.
http://www.small-cabin.com/forum/6_2589_0.html
Good luck!
Matt
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Josh8880
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# Posted: 13 Jun 2013 07:04pm
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Tcmatt,
I'd love to get any sketches or info from you regarding your build! I'm excited to break ground, I settle on the property June 25. My email is Josh8880@aol.com. Thanks!
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tcmatt
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# Posted: 13 Jun 2013 10:13pm
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Josh,
I'll email you next week.
Matt
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2013 12:41am - Edited by: toyota_mdt_tech
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Figure about $40 per square foot for finished inside. Less for just the shell.
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missouriboy
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# Posted: 11 Jul 2013 07:14pm
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I have just under $10,000 in my 12 x 24. That includes $2400 for labor to frame it. I have done everything else. I am figuring just under $12,000 finished. Going to drive to Colorado to get beetle killed pine for the ceiling and trim. I think the $40 per square foot finished is pretty close. I am figuring about $41 but extras like the pine cost more than sheetrock for the ceilings. All depends on your taste and if you can find things cheaper than the big box stores.
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