"I build most of my own cabinets etc.
We are still under construction (excuse the mess).
This is a pic (not so great) of a butcher block rolling baking cart I made for my wife, out of some old barn wood and some left over maple and oak scraps…"
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Mountain cabin plans
I noticed that George Gibson has got his smaller cabin plans online now;http://www.montanacabinplans.com/I like Kootenai, although the roof above the…Continue
Started Feb 10, 2011
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shanny replied to CORVAIRWILD's discussion Cedar Roof Shakes Needs Replaced, What To Use? Eastern White Cedar? Western Red Cedar?"Application manual from cedar bureau;
http://www.cedarbureau.org/cms-assets/documents/30985-306719.roof-manual-011.pdf
note; details on low sloped roof in page 9 of manual.
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shanny replied to CORVAIRWILD's discussion Cedar Roof Shakes Needs Replaced, What To Use? Eastern White Cedar? Western Red Cedar?"cedar breather;
http://www.benjaminobdyke.com/visitor/product/key/cedarBreather"
shanny replied to CORVAIRWILD's discussion Cedar Roof Shakes Needs Replaced, What To Use? Eastern White Cedar? Western Red Cedar?"Corvairwild,
Here is an example of the underside / strapping of a traditional wood shingled roof in this rebuild of the Sjilo…"
shanny replied to CORVAIRWILD's discussion Cedar Roof Shakes Needs Replaced, What To Use? Eastern White Cedar? Western Red Cedar?"Thanks Tim.
I have never seen white oak, just read about them being used years ago, some in New England and Apalachia, and lasted for years. I have seen some photos somewhere where they were like boards 3' or 4 ' long (maybe one…"
shanny replied to CORVAIRWILD's discussion Cedar Roof Shakes Needs Replaced, What To Use? Eastern White Cedar? Western Red Cedar?"Hmmmmm.....The pros could answer this one.
I think for longevity they used to nail wood shingles over a strapped roof (strapping space apart so the shakes could breathe), and discipate moisture better, and they would not rot as quick (especially on…"
shanny replied to CORVAIRWILD's discussion Cedar Roof Shakes Needs Replaced, What To Use? Eastern White Cedar? Western Red Cedar?"How tragic that is.
Yes I did watch the video.....Sounds like they got plenty of air ventilation and insulation. If there were problems you would probably have seen water staining on ceiling. "
shanny replied to CORVAIRWILD's discussion Cedar Roof Shakes Needs Replaced, What To Use? Eastern White Cedar? Western Red Cedar?"Yes.
Has the house mostly been a seasonal place, or was it used full time?
The reason I ask is that it has a low pitched roof, so a lot of potential for ice damming in winter. Thats why I suggested looking into doing a built up roof if you are…"
shanny replied to CORVAIRWILD's discussion Cedar Roof Shakes Needs Replaced, What To Use? Eastern White Cedar? Western Red Cedar?"Very nice!"
shanny replied to CORVAIRWILD's discussion Cedar Roof Shakes Needs Replaced, What To Use? Eastern White Cedar? Western Red Cedar?"$32 K !!!! Wow.....It would be much more inexpensive to go with the red cedar hand splits. "
shanny replied to CORVAIRWILD's discussion Cedar Roof Shakes Needs Replaced, What To Use? Eastern White Cedar? Western Red Cedar?"WRC / western red cedar.
Build direct is an online type marketplace where you can purchase building materials etc.
There are several other places where you can get WRC (order online).
Tim Bullock mentioned the…"
shanny replied to CORVAIRWILD's discussion Cedar Roof Shakes Needs Replaced, What To Use? Eastern White Cedar? Western Red Cedar?"Build direct has then for $234 a sq.
Nice.
http://www.builddirect.com/Cedar-Roofing/cedarshakesHand-Split-Cedar-Shakes/ProductDisplay_7192_p1_10003399.aspx"
shanny replied to CORVAIRWILD's discussion Cedar Roof Shakes Needs Replaced, What To Use? Eastern White Cedar? Western Red Cedar?"I don't known about superior?
RC are very large trees and WC are not.
I know I have used both as siding, and the WC is softer, and they are only 3/8" thick, unless you pay very high price for heavies.
I like the RC sidewall shingles a…"
shanny replied to CORVAIRWILD's discussion Cedar Roof Shakes Needs Replaced, What To Use? Eastern White Cedar? Western Red Cedar?"Very pretty spot and nice house.
Is it all clapboard sided?
You can get 24" RC hand splits a lot cheaper (as Tim said). From what I heard RC is down in price so a good time to do it.
I think the issue with the WC is getting AA clear…"
shanny replied to CORVAIRWILD's discussion Cedar Roof Shakes Needs Replaced, What To Use? Eastern White Cedar? Western Red Cedar?"Very nice."
shanny replied to CORVAIRWILD's discussion Cedar Roof Shakes Needs Replaced, What To Use? Eastern White Cedar? Western Red Cedar?"I really like the rustic / rusted metal roofing which is really big out west...but is not available on the East Coast (unless you infer large shipping cost). I could not afford the price though...very expensive. Corten AZP very…"
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- Tell us about yourself:
- Building a small hewn V notch "eclectic, adirondack, mountain style" cabin out of white cedar we hauled out of the woods ourselves.
- Are you lucky enough to be living in a log home?
- yes
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 12:27pm on February 10, 2013,
James W. Harbin said… Hey Shanny, Long time no text. I tried to retrieve your post but, it said it was deleted. I can see by your page that you have been quite busy. Delmarva weather has finally gotten cold and we have dodged three major storms. Looks like folks are getting into building mode and life is good. Take care, Jim and Pam Harbin
- At 5:26pm on May 6, 2012, James W. Harbin said…
Hey Shanny, You can teach an old dog new tricks! Thanks for the education. Jim and Pam
- At 11:36am on February 24, 2011,
Whitney Richardson said… Shanny--
Thanks for your comment. We've actually featured two of George's projects in the past year -- "Rustic Rambler" in Cozy Cabins 2010 and "How the West Was Done" in December 2010. The latter is currently featured on our web site, countrysbestcabins.com, if you'd like to take a look. We'll definitely keep an eye out, though, for possible projects in the future.
Thanks again for sharing.
- At 6:37am on April 27, 2010,
Dolly - Es Log Home Restorations said… - Hi Shanny, and welcome to the neighborhood. Dolly
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