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Ol Slim
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# Posted: 21 Sep 2020 12:39pm
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Shabin is looking great , I along with the others really like the combination siding. Is that a trimmed down ladder rack on your SxS ? I love the idea . I am in the very early stages of my build and will have similar access challenges making it necessary to bring all materials in by SxS.
Keep up the good work ! Its awesome !
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gwindhurst
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# Posted: 24 Sep 2020 07:49am
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Quoting: DWindy Happy 1 year anniversary on the beginning of your dream my wonderful hubbie GW â¤ï¸
My beautiful wife, what can I say - I couldn't have done it without you and your support. Thank you! â¤ï¸
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gwindhurst
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# Posted: 24 Sep 2020 07:52am
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Quoting: tichalet And speaking of picturesque, that photo of your boys - the expressions on their faces! - proves that every moment of effort getting this thing done has been worth it, doesn't it?
Yes, it certainly does! Thank you so much.
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gwindhurst
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# Posted: 24 Sep 2020 08:03am
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Quoting: Ol Slim Is that a trimmed down ladder rack on your SxS ? I love the idea .
It's a universal ladder rack (no cutting involved) and currently on sale from Northern Tool for $105!
Ironton 4-Post Utility Truck Rack — 500-Lb. Capacity, Steel Item# 48112
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200649170_200649170?cm_mmc=Google-pla &utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Automotive%20%3E%20Cargo%20Carriers%20%26%20Van%20S torage%20%2B%20Ladder%20Racks&utm_campaign=Ironton&utm_content=48112&&ds_e_product_gr oup_id=956737603415&ds_e_product_store_id=&ds_e_ad_type=pla&gclid=CjwKCAjwh7H7BRBBEiw APXjadl6BlrZfmm_srtfk7ms0KYy-Pq8y5BG--GCRsJePhRwFjUe61lWZnRoCDBUQAvD_BwE
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gwindhurst
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# Posted: 24 Sep 2020 08:20am
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Another weekend trip on the anniversary of starting this dream as noted by my beautiful bride.  Siding almost complete (So close!...). Going up again this weekend to finish. As many have said, it always takes longer than you think...
The beginning, September 2019
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A year later - So close...
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Added an awning window for the loft
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gwindhurst
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# Posted: 10 Oct 2020 12:04pm
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Made it up last weekend, exterior -- Done!
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Aklogcabin
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# Posted: 11 Oct 2020 11:47am
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Very nice cabin. And reading your story was inspiring. And a big atta boy to beautiful wife’s.
Keep up the positive attitude. It shows in your work and in how you have approached this project. Glad to see take one make one happening in many ways. You are opening up the doors to new opportunities to learn and be together as a family.
Now you need more wheelers for the family.
Best wishes n stay safe.
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Alaskajohn
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# Posted: 11 Oct 2020 12:21pm
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Great story and pictures! I agree that just about every project takes longer than you think, but you have made amazing progress this year! Thanks for sharing!
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gwindhurst
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2020 11:28am
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Another trip this past weekend 11/24-27. Insulated the floor, installed wood stove, through the wall kit, flue pipe etc (in the rain).
Moving in...
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Made the hurdle!
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Success!
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Rigid foam and plywood sandwich!
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gwindhurst
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# Posted: 3 Jan 2021 03:43pm - Edited by: gwindhurst
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Updates and relaxing weekend with the family...
*Edit on previous post 10/29: Incorrect dates of 11/24-27 should have been 10/24-27  
Walls insulated 11-17-2020
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Loft insulated 11-29-2020
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My boys 12-28-2020
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My wife 12-28-2020
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Ol Slim
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# Posted: 4 Jan 2021 12:33pm
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Looking good ! Is that a DIY spray insulation in the loft ?
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gwindhurst
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# Posted: 4 Jan 2021 03:28pm
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Thank you. Yes it is, from the HD big box store. It’s the Touch ‘n Foam Professional 200 kit. Again I have a 10x12 cabin with 12/12 roof. I read all the reviews and took a chance. Overall I’m happy with it given I’ve never used anything like this before. I think following suggested temperature guidelines are critical. I was borderline and had to crank my wood stove to get the metal surface warm enough. Especially as I did it in late November in south central VT on a “mild†day...
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WILL1E
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# Posted: 5 Jan 2021 09:01am
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Is there a name for that style of footings/pads you used with the gravel box with blocks on top?
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Brettny
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# Posted: 5 Jan 2021 09:30am
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subflooring. Thick did you spray that foam on? Are you going to spray more on or fill with fiberglass/wool?
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gwindhurst
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# Posted: 5 Jan 2021 12:49pm
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Quoting: WILL1E Is there a name for that style of footings/pads
Not that I’m aware of. It’s just an addition to contain the crushed stone above grade without having to spread a stone base under the entire cabin. I removed organic material below grade, laid geo-textile fabric into hole, filled with crushed stone and compacted, placed alternating 4x4x16†blocks over that. No change in PLS (plumb, level, square) through first winter, we shall see this spring if I remain lucky...
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gwindhurst
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# Posted: 5 Jan 2021 01:01pm
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Quoting: Brettny subflooring. Thick did you spray that foam on?
Floor is 3/4†AdvanTec, then Owens Corning Foamular 150 (1.5†thick/R7.5), then 1/2†plywood and eventually a floating laminate flooring over that. We were up last week and it felt comfortable underfoot once wood stove warmed everything up. The ceiling is sprayed about an 1†thick (R6.5 +/-) and serves as vapor barrier and insulation sufficient enough with my wood stove. I don’t intend on adding more insulation however I’ll be filling between rafters with wood TBD...
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jsahara24
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# Posted: 5 Jan 2021 07:50pm
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Looks like a good time!
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Ol Slim
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# Posted: 7 Jan 2021 12:30pm
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Quoting: gwindhurst Thank you. Yes it is, from the HD big box store. It’s the Touch ‘n Foam Professional 200 kit. Again I have a 10x12 cabin with 12/12 roof. I read all the reviews and took a chance. Overall I’m happy with it given I’ve never used anything like this before. I think following suggested temperature guidelines are critical. I was borderline and had to crank my wood stove to get the metal surface warm enough. Especially as I did it in late November in south central VT on a “mild†day...
Thanks for the detail. I am a noob so I was unfamiliar with that stuff . Looks pretty handy. Keep us posted of your opinion if it changes please.
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gwindhurst
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# Posted: 7 Jan 2021 03:25pm
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Ol Slim, one other thing to note is while applying, you need to keep the flow going. If you stop and wait to long (more than 20-30 seconds), the nozzle will begin to foul (luckily they supply extras)... Have a plan as to direction of movement, ladder(s) at the ready and work area free and clear of any obstruction that may cause you to stop.
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Erik
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# Posted: 30 May 2021 08:48am
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Really picturesque cabin and great story.
I’m struggling with the shake vs. board and batten exterior myself trying to decide. Interesting too ive been thinking about using foam board for insulation under my floor, I’ve had enough of mucking around with fiberglass battens for one lifetime!
I hope I make progress as quick as you have👌
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gwindhurst
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# Posted: 30 May 2021 09:17am
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Thank you Erik. I'm very pleased with the siding combination decision. The rigid floor insulation has really worked out well. I was at the cabin several times this past winter with temps in the single digits (Fahrenheit), and after a few hours of running the wood stove the floor was quite comfortable underfoot. And BTW - I'm with you on the fiberglass battens! Again, best of luck with your build.
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gwindhurst
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# Posted: 30 May 2021 09:27am - Edited by: gwindhurst
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Some random images of this past winter/spring...
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Winter Flip Flops
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Relaxing...
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Power/Wood shed. More to come...
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gwindhurst
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# Posted: 30 Sep 2021 05:56pm
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Completed power/wood shed back in early June. A few weekend trips this summer mostly play. Back at it this past weekend September 9/25-28 working on interior walls (almost completed)...
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East wall (with temp solar)
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Aklogcabin
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# Posted: 3 Oct 2021 10:54am
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Looks great man, good job
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gwindhurst
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2022 12:29pm
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Delayed posting updates and a new addition...
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Almost complete
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More panels
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Waited 4 months for this!
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2022 03:43pm - Edited by: gcrank1
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GW, you have done something Great!
Fwiw, we started out 1st cabin in 1983 when I was 30. Much like you I had some salvaged wood (1896 barn tear-down) and wanted to maximize that and minimize out of pocket expenses. My self plan morphed as I went, lol.
At now 69 My wife and I are still proud of that build, it has stood the test of time, had guests of close friends and family, and as of a couple years ago is still going with new owners. As the commercial says," memories-priceless".
The thoughtfulness and quality of your work will last. And, most important, it looks like you balance the work and play pretty well.
ENJOY, it is well earned 
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gwindhurst
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# Posted: 24 Sep 2022 12:43pm - Edited by: gwindhurst
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Thank you gcrank! It's been fun building and seeing how it continues to evolve as I go... Pics below of a small project completed, another just beginning and some renderings of where my thoughts are going... The unfinished exposed wall to the right of the composting closet will be the doorway into the new bedroom addition off the back of the cabin (in progress). And some Sketchup renderings I've been playing around with.
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Rendering view 1
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Rendering view 2
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gwindhurst
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# Posted: 24 Sep 2022 12:51pm
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I give up trying to fix that picture rotation...
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gwindhurst
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# Posted: 3 Feb 2023 10:51am - Edited by: gwindhurst
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Overdue updates: September 10-13, 2022
Excavating, footings, floor joists and subfloor
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Dance floor...
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gwindhurst
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# Posted: 3 Feb 2023 11:25am
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September 25-27: Walls up, sheathed and roof rafters
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