House build thread

Onkel Neal · 11-02-11, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by privateer

Oh Boy!! Now here's a thread I can get into.

I probably have alot of pictures from past projects if you'd care to see them.

Please do!

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Originally Posted by Syxx_Killer

I can't be of much help with the construction aspect of things, but I could help with picking a tractor if you ever need it.

TractorByNet has a lot of very knowledgeable people. I've been a member on that forum longer than I have been a member here. I check that site every day, like I do this one. You can't go wrong with TBN.

Small world, ain't it?

I doubt I will ever own a tractor, though I will probably need one quite often. My father has several, I wonder if he keeps inventory...

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

If I were inclined to build a house it would be a log house. The land would have plenty of acreage. Probably on a mountainside.

This particular model is prefabricated. Just simply assemble the logs until it looks like a house.

In all seriousness, this is what I would look into if I had building my own home in mind.

Very nice, it has a great look. These days I am thinking a small cabin-style house, say, 2 bedrooms (one in the loft), about 1200 sf. Barring any future merciless acts of God, I will be living alone, so I don't want/need a really big house. Got any more suggestions like that one? That website doesn't appear to have any actual plans or models, just a blurb about prefabs.

AVGWarhawk · 11-02-11, 11:24 AM

Old missile base/silo make very serviceable homes!

http://www.missilebases.com/properties

Plunk down a small log cabin right on top of silo! Best of both worlds!

Herr-Berbunch · 11-02-11, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

These days I am thinking a small cabin-style house, say, 2 bedrooms (one in the loft), about 1200 sf. Barring any future merciless acts of God, I will be living alone, so I don't want/need a really big house.

But what about bbq/crashing at yours for the (Insert year) subsim meet!

I mean, Jason and Jim will happily share, as will others, but then there's the toilets to consider! No volunteers to go in after them!

Ducimus · 11-02-11, 11:40 AM

What to build the house out of, i think depends on the envirmonment and climate. In some places, building a house out of cinderblock would have it's advantages.

AVGWarhawk · 11-03-11, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

What to build the house out of, i think depends on the envirmonment and climate. In some places, building a house out of cinderblock would have it's advantages.

True

Jimbuna · 11-02-11, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

But what about bbq/crashing at yours for the (Insert year) subsim meet!

I mean, Jason and Jim will happily share, as will others, but then there's the toilets to consider! No volunteers to go in after them!

You missed out the real health hazard....TarJak

Herr-Berbunch · 11-02-11, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

You missed out the real health hazard....TarJak

I can't smell him from here!

nikimcbee · 11-02-11, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

I can't smell him from here!

Just wait, the wind direction will change.

@ Neal, why don't you build next to the Cavalla. The commute will be a lot shorter.

Onkel Neal · 11-03-11, 12:28 AM

That's a nice build, Jeff. You obviously have a lot of experience in this. Looking forward to more pics.

11-02-11, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Please do!

I'll try to go easy.

Some of the pictures were taken in the 'Dark Ages' before digitals were affordable. And the handy use once cheapies were the thing.

This is a Spec House We built around around 2000.

3 bedroom. Built by 3 of us over a 6 month period. It was sold at about the 75% complete mark and we earned extra by adjusting things to the new owners requests.

Back of the House

Built into slopeing ground we brought in the John Deer Backhoe. The footer was poured by us and laser leveled of course.
The Walls of the basement were subcontracted but everything else was done by us.

A closer look at the deck area

Nice back deck with stairs to the backyard. Its a full basement with 4 rooms and a small closet. All walls are finished.

A deck we built while working on the Spec House.

I've got more pictures of this deck I just have to find them.
It's got an octagonal screened in Gazebo at one end and the Hot tub at the other.
Built for a lady that hit the Ohio Lottery back then.

11-02-11, 11:24 AM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,291 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Old missile base/silo make very serviceable homes! http://www.missilebases.com/properties Plunk down a small log cabin right on top of silo! Best of both worlds! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	That's a nice build, Jeff. You obviously have a lot of experience in this. Looking forward to more pics. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

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11-02-11, 11:40 AM	#4
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	What to build the house out of, i think depends on the envirmonment and climate. In some places, building a house out of cinderblock would have it's advantages.