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UpNorth
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# Posted: 9 Apr 2015 09:03pm
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I have been watching this site for about 5 years now. I really enjoy all the projects, ideas and discussion.
We have 20 acres in northern Michigan. We're not at a place yet to build but we have been enjoying our property. 1st we parked a 8x32 FEMA trailer on our property. We used it for about 3 years before we sold it. The property set for 2 years and this last summer I was itching to get back to it. I built this 12x12 portable cabin in my back yard for about $1000.00 and hauled it up.
The walls, floor and roof folds up in 6'x6' sections. It tears down in about an hour. I built it, folded it up, hauled it to our property and bolted it back up.
It set up in about 3 hours with just me and my wife. It's not pretty but it keeps us out of the weather. It will hold us over until we're ready to build. Thought I'd share it.
Building in the drive.
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Placed on our property
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Floor & walls going up
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Inside picture
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UpNorth
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# Posted: 9 Apr 2015 09:12pm
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A few more pics.
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Foam board on the walls.
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Snow during deer camp
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Picture during the build
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AK Seabee
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# Posted: 9 Apr 2015 09:36pm
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Great build. My closest neighbor (3/4 mile away 😎) built almost the same way. 12x 16 prefabricated at home and put it together on his 20 acres in no time.
He has plenty of time to enjoy his place.
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BryanL
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# Posted: 9 Apr 2015 09:57pm
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I love the simplicity of the bunks. What do you use for mattresses?
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BryanL
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# Posted: 9 Apr 2015 10:02pm
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Another question, how thick is the foam board and does it provide enough insulation for the winter? Did you keep an open cavity between the insulation and the outside walls? I see you put it up over the studs instead of in between and against the walls. Any reason for doing so? I'm a few weeks away from insulating my cabin and am interested in your concept here.
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UpNorth
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# Posted: 9 Apr 2015 10:20pm
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BryanL
For the bunks right now we're just using memory foam with a sleeping bag. We haven't put anything permeate for them yet. The bunks were simple to keep this on a small budget.
I was going to place foam insulation between the studs but opted not to because we don't really use it the winter except for hunting season. Also to keep cost down. Last time we were up in was mid 20s and we used a small electric heater that kept it around 60 degrees through the night. I also have a propane Mr. Heater I'd fire up in the morning and it warmed it up to 75 in minutes. If it's mid 30s outside the electric heater will keep it the 70s inside.
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BryanL
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# Posted: 9 Apr 2015 10:28pm
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I like your idea. What was the R value of your foam boards, or how thick? I see it is from Lowes, can't find the same looking stuff on their web site. I'm building a 12x24 and will be using 2x4 with 2' on center. Your idea looks way easier than cutting it in between each stud.
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UpNorth
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# Posted: 9 Apr 2015 10:43pm - Edited by: UpNorth
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It's actually just foam board you use to wrap a house for siding. It's only 1/4" think but inexpensive. I didn't put it up for hard core insulation... but to just help hold heat a little better and cut down on draft. It worked. I can't image the R value was great honestly but it's working. My guess it's because of it being a small space. They come in 4' sections folded up like an accordion. I guess you could double it if you wanted it heavier?
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UpNorth
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# Posted: 9 Apr 2015 10:48pm
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http://www.lowes.com/pd_304092-210-304092.0_4294858106__?productId=3122451&Ns=p_produ ct_qty_sales_dollar|1&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNs%3Dp_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&facetInfo=
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pizzadude
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# Posted: 10 Apr 2015 01:23am
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You are the man!
Small, simple, cheap. I love it!
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