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It’ll have vinyl windows. Solid wood doors, every wall is going to be insulated. With a dual mini split it shouldn’t have any problems staying cold. Putting a wall fan in the spare room to pull cool air into it.
My 325 sqft cabin isn’t even insulated out there and the mini split keeps it cold.
The cabinet plans aren’t final. I may just do an island/ bar… I’ll see how that all fits once it’s dried in.
As of now I’m right at $1600 on the foundation.
That’s (12) 4’x6’x10’ post (cut in thirds) (48) 2’x6’x16’ pallet of sakrete & a box of framing nails.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProLast edited by Hix; 07-19-2021, 06:50 AM.
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Originally posted by Hix View PostIt’ll have vinyl windows. Solid wood doors, every wall is going to be insulated. With a dual mini split it shouldn’t have any problems staying cold. Putting a wall fan in the spare room to pull cool air into it.
My 325 sqft cabin isn’t even insulated out there and the mini split keeps it cold.
The cabinet plans aren’t final. I may just do an island/ bar… I’ll see how that all fits once it’s dried in.
As of now I’m right at $1600 on the foundation.
That’s (12) 4’x6’x10’ post (cut in thirds) (48) 2’x6’x16’ pallet of sakrete & a box of framing nails.
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We did a mini split in our cabin build, had hell with it. Not because splits are bad, but because I bought the cheapest one I could find. (Search “SR Cabin”)
Finally but the bullet and put a split system in, and it’s been awesome.
after talking with the A/C guys, my whole problem was going cheap… spend the money and do it right the first time! Just my .02
Super excited to follow along!
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Originally posted by Hix View PostIt’ll have vinyl windows. Solid wood doors, every wall is going to be insulated. With a dual mini split it shouldn’t have any problems staying cold. Putting a wall fan in the spare room to pull cool air into it.
My 325 sqft cabin isn’t even insulated out there and the mini split keeps it cold.
The cabinet plans aren’t final. I may just do an island/ bar… I’ll see how that all fits once it’s dried in.
As of now I’m right at $1600 on the foundation.
That’s (12) 4’x6’x10’ post (cut in thirds) (48) 2’x6’x16’ pallet of sakrete & a box of framing nails.
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Originally posted by Hillwhacker View PostWhat size WH? Any option to putting it on the outside wall and framing it in rather than between the shower and the pooper?
It’s a little propane tankless interior wall mount.. same one in my other cabin, i have an exterior flush mount on my home I may look into that but they can freeze under harsh conditions. Had to put a heat lamp on it during snowmageddon 2021
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Originally posted by bowfishin fool View PostWe did a mini split in our cabin build, had hell with it. Not because splits are bad, but because I bought the cheapest one I could find. (Search “SR Cabin”)
Finally but the bullet and put a split system in, and it’s been awesome.
after talking with the A/C guys, my whole problem was going cheap… spend the money and do it right the first time! Just my .02
Super excited to follow along!
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I’ve had one in my other cabin for 5-6 years, no issues. I’ll get a name brand but these days nothing last very long.
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Originally posted by Hix View PostBuilding this 16x32 on my family land in Lodi, Tx. Have a small hunting cabin there now but I’m ready to have something nice the family can enjoy. I’ll update as progress happens.
Last days off i went out and worked 2-1/2 days getting the foundation done.
(36) 4x6 piers cemented in place and doubled up 2x6x16 treated beams. Then 2x6x16 joist 16” OC
Braced the joist before i left out for work. Will be back in a few weeks to install the sub floor and start framing walls.
Dug 12 with post hole diggers then decided to borrow a gas auger! Post are 4’ OC and beams are 5.33’ spaced
String line leveled post. Cut off with a chain saw and added beams. Ended up with in a few 1/100th of an inch of being perfectly square. (35.77’) I’ll take it and the 3/4” T&G decking will be true.
Screws a ripped 2x6 down the middle to keep the joist aligned till I can install some blocking.
Pretty much got plans finalized, I drew them on excel. Will frame a 8x32 porch off the front with 5 natural cedar tree post.
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