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Redah
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# Posted: 21 Aug 2022 09:21
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I've been thinking about an alternative to sistering 2x for skids for a long while. I was thinking about using Steel I-Beams or an old mobile home frame.
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Redah
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# Posted: 21 Aug 2022 16:43
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Something went wrong! There was more to that post, and there was a link and a photo.
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 21 Aug 2022 17:16
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Old 'rule of thumb' in our area I remember from my youth (now 69),"if ya got steel, Use It".
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paulz
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# Posted: 21 Aug 2022 17:18
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It probably got deleted as spam, since you're new. I thought it might be too, but I looked at the link and thought it interesting. I have a bunch of steel I beams, 4x10x20ft., and have thought about using them for a structure. But I'm done with structures (I hope) and will probably do a couple of bridges across my creek.
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 22 Aug 2022 08:04
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Quoting: paulz But I'm done with structures (I hope) and will probably do a couple of bridges across my creek.
Play time Paul, that is where I am at, have been for a while. Log swingset next. 
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Redah
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# Posted: 22 Aug 2022 08:24
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I'm still unable to post an image. Here's a link again: https://logcabinsaustralia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Skid-Cabin-final-3-cropped-rotat ed.jpg
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Brettny
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# Posted: 22 Aug 2022 08:43
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Theres a cabin nearby that's supported by railroad track. It even sticks out 4ft on each side. I suspect this is a repair for a poor foundation.
How are you going to attach the wood to the metal?
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Redah
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# Posted: 22 Aug 2022 09:37
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Others have raised concerns about how long of a skid is too long, so I'm trying to get some input about using a steel I-Beam. The cost would obviously be higher, but an I-Beam can be up to 40' long.
I'm sure that attaching the structure would be no different than in a mobile home.
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 22 Aug 2022 09:59 - Edited by: gcrank1
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Steel 'beams' under the structure supporting it is one thing, what is beneath the steel is another.
Whatever is used the ground type and all that needs to be considered too.
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BRADISH
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# Posted: 22 Aug 2022 15:04
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I used steel I-beams for my build. No regrets. I happened upon the six 23' beams for free, so it made a lot of sense to go this route. If you're buying them at market rate, it may be cost prohibitive.
My steel to wood connection is pressure treated 4x6's lag bolted to the steel beams. Then wood upwards from there.
Feel free to check it out: https://www.small-cabin.com/forum/6_10671_0.html
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paulz
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# Posted: 22 Aug 2022 15:26 - Edited by: paulz
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Quoting: BRADISH I happened upon the six 23' beams for free,
Geez that was a score. I paid $100 each for mine about 8 years ago. A friend just bought some 20 footers for a retaining wall, I think they were 3-400.
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Brettny
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# Posted: 23 Aug 2022 08:55
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Quoting: Redah Others have raised concerns about how long of a skid is too long, so I'm trying to get some input about using a steel I-Beam. The cost would obviously be higher, but an I-Beam can be up to 40' long.
Why not just use PT lumber and proper sono tubes for a for a foundation then? I think when you price things out you will find that an I beam is going to cost more in the end.
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paulz
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# Posted: 23 Aug 2022 10:15 - Edited by: paulz
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Quoting: Redah or an old mobile home frame.
I initially thought about staring with an old trailer frame, and having the option to move the cabin around my property (not going to happen now!). They are around here quite often and cheap. Only 8' wide usually, so for anything wider need to cantilever out, which I did anyway over my wood beams.
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