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Post by azriel Thu Jun 01, 2017 10:48 pm

It would be sad to lose a great view, can you think something up ?

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Post by Forest Shepherd Fri Jun 02, 2017 12:34 am

azriel wrote:It would be sad to lose a great view, can you think something up ?

Halfwise wrote:Will a big triangular window out the back of the loft provide a good view? (are triangular windows even possible in a home project?)

Anything's possible! (With enough money...)

I'm going to have a large rectangular window in the rake wall (the end wall) at the back of the loft. You can see the rough opening of it in the wide-angle picture. 

But, to keep some of that nice view out the front of the house, I think I'm going to add a dormer window -- you know, one of these puppies* -- to the front of the cabin. That gives me more room in the attic, more light, and more view. 
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Post by Orwell Fri Jun 02, 2017 8:10 am

Nice to see how things are progressing. I gather the last photo is not actually your cabin????

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Post by halfwise Fri Jun 02, 2017 11:12 am

Wait, you'll add a dormer in the front where there's no loft? That's kind of different. Or is the loft on the side rather than the back? Or both? I'm so confused.

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Post by halfwise Fri Jun 02, 2017 11:23 am

Ok, I see in the wide view the loft is in back with the upper rectangular window. A dormer window away from the loft would mean you are looking up through the window, which may provide light but no view. Mebbe you want two - one in the loft for space and view, and one in front for extra light?

Or maybe by front you mean the side facing downhill, 90 degrees from what looks to be the front entrance?

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Post by azriel Fri Jun 02, 2017 12:38 pm

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Post by halfwise Fri Jun 02, 2017 1:53 pm

Do you find my obvious interest in the proceedings to be cute, Az? Suspect

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Post by Pettytyrant101 Fri Jun 02, 2017 4:28 pm

{{Excellent work so far Forest- when your done will need a buckie-garden though Nod drunken }}

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Post by Forest Shepherd Sat Jun 03, 2017 1:41 am

What on earth is a Buckie Garden?  Sofa

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Post by Forest Shepherd Sat Jun 03, 2017 1:48 am

halfwise wrote:Wait, you'll add a dormer in the front where there's no loft?   That's kind of different. Or is the loft on the side rather than the back?  Or both?  I'm so confused
Oh lordy, what I meant was that there is currently space for a window in the wall on the end of the cabin where the loft is: you can see the framing for it in some of the pictures.

In addition, I'm going to add a Dormer in the roof on the downhill side of the house in such a way that if I stand in the loft I can look directly out the dormer window and the dormer will be adding to the head-room in the loft. 

So, bird's eye view:

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Orwell wrote:Nice to see how things are progressing. I gather the last photo is not actually your cabin????

Oh goodness no, that's just a stock photo of some dormers.

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Post by halfwise Sat Jun 03, 2017 2:03 am

So you were referring to the downhill side as the front. Sensible, especially if you stick a porch on that side.

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Post by azriel Sat Jun 03, 2017 11:25 am

I like it, I like it very much. Very Happy

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Post by Forest Shepherd Tue Oct 17, 2017 4:12 am

It's been so long since I updated this thread!

I guess it goes to show my lack of progress. Embarassed

Anyway, these are from a couple weeks ago. I've pretty much finished the roof sheathing since then:

You can see the dormer!
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The plywood has a radiant barrier on the inside to help with insulation.
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I'm not looking forward to the roofing because it's pretty steep. I have a safety harness that I can kind of hang from, so maybe I'll just try and work on it like that.
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The kitchen, looking out:
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Looking up through the front door. The bedroom is upstairs, the bathroom beneath and to the right, and the kitchen off to the left.
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Apparently the house has been swarmed by dry-wood termites looking to start new colonies. I have a special hatred for termites, so I went and bought several gallons of a borate solution that, supposedly, makes wood inedible for termites and other pests as well as mildew. You paint or spray it onto interior wood and it then soaks in. I really hope it works, or at least that it makes me think it works so that I can just pretend that there aren't termites in the walls. Mad

You can see their stupid little discarded wings all over the place.  :facepalm:
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Post by Forest Shepherd Tue Oct 17, 2017 4:21 am

Oh, and the siding came pre-painted that colour. I'm pretty sure I'm going to repaint it later.

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Post by halfwise Tue Oct 17, 2017 1:01 pm

I've been wondering what was going on with that! Summer must have kept you pretty busy. Looking forward to the porch.

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Post by Eldorion Tue Oct 17, 2017 4:34 pm

Very cool to see your progress again, Forest! Very Happy Good luck against the termites. No
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Post by azriel Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:12 pm

Wow ! Its fantastic Forest !! My hat goes off to you ! It looks lovely ! Hope that goop puts those bugs off from eating your "home" !

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Post by malickfan Sat Oct 28, 2017 3:29 pm

Very cool project Forrest, nice work Smile

Let's hope if you have any more cabin erections in the evenings after work they don't take as long to finish...um...words  Embarassed  silent  :facepalm: Suspect

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Post by halfwise Sat Oct 28, 2017 3:47 pm

I'm sure this particular cabin erection will have a happy ending. Thumbs Up

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Post by malickfan Sat Oct 28, 2017 3:48 pm

Nod Thumbs Up

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Post by azriel Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:29 pm

I think he's erection is outstanding ! If he has more in the future may they all be as grand as this one Smile

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Post by halfwise Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:55 pm

A memorable erection, huh? I don't think Forrest is that old. Maybe he's young enough?

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Post by azriel Sat Oct 28, 2017 7:17 pm

Being the Lady that I am, I'm not sure how to answer that one Smile So, IL just say....... :brows:

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Post by bungobaggins Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:06 pm

Now that is a massive erection! Looks pretty hard to get it up too!

In all seriousness that's really impressive work, Forest.

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Post by halfwise Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:39 pm

A good erection must be preceded by plenty of mental imagery....err...planning. That's the key.

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