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09-30-2014, 05:21 PM
feeshrman

Thanks for the advice G, we've got a good friend in the pest control business. He is on top of things.
10-01-2014, 09:21 AM
Big C

Good call.Raising the house a little looks nice and allows you to have raised porches and steps.

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Originally Posted by feeshrman

It's going to be a raised slab. Block it up backfill with dirt, put in plumbing, And then pour the slab
10-01-2014, 11:28 AM
feeshrman

Yep, I did go House hunting before I decided to build. I was amazed The homes that were built at ground level. Did not make sense to me
10-02-2014, 06:04 PM
feeshrman

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Stopped by just now to check on the progress. Looks like we got a few blocks laid. Attachment 175206 Attachment 175207 Attachment 175208 Attachment 175209 Attachment 175210
10-02-2014, 06:23 PM
Donald@CrappieLogic

get er done!!!
10-02-2014, 06:33 PM
majflyboy

Coming along!!
10-02-2014, 06:34 PM
"G"

Glad you got it started Chris
10-02-2014, 07:55 PM
Rees Guide

I see ya already got the bathroom done!!!!!!!!!:Rofl:Rofl
10-02-2014, 08:15 PM
feeshrman

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Originally Posted by Rees Guide

I see ya already got the bathroom done!!!!!!!!!:Rofl:Rofl

Yeah, it's small but practical. LOL. Attachment 175217
10-02-2014, 08:16 PM
Rees Guide

:Rofl:Rofl:Rofl
10-02-2014, 11:35 PM
ROCK

looking good Chris,from what I can see you better have a good framer.
10-03-2014, 08:05 AM
Jerkn Meat

Don't let Kevin see those deer. You will have a visitor.
10-03-2014, 08:09 AM
BAMA S

Looking Good.... What kinda insulation ya using. And what type windows, h&a? Being in the a/c business I'm always thinking about the power bill.....
10-03-2014, 05:20 PM
feeshrman

Thinking about the expanding foam insulation, will have vinyl double pane windows, and 2 three ton a/c units.
10-03-2014, 08:05 PM
Cray

Chris, the way they did ours was sprayed 1 1/2 in of expanding foam then the regular bat type insulation over that. Does a pretty good job. Just need to make sure they seal good around windows. My neighbor has a insulation I had never seen before. They put a netting from celling to floor and stapled it to each stud. Then they sprayed in a mixture of shredded paper insulation mixed with some kind of glue. It works pretty good because he has a lot more house than us and his utility Bill is about a third less.
10-03-2014, 08:13 PM
BAMA S

Use the open cell if you foam..... Fill the wall cavities and put 5.5 in ceiling. This will give you your best power bill and be your quickest payback. My cabin has this method. It's 3200 sq ft and the power bill runs from 75-150 a month .averages about 100 yr round. We do a lot of foam houses and the closed cell houses do not have as good power bills. Stay away from the cellulose (ground up newspaper). It will give good power bills but your house will stay dusty. I have it in my house , so I know this for a fact.
10-03-2014, 08:15 PM
BAMA S

Oh take a look at low e on your glass it helps year around and it's cheap..... Hope this pointers help . Good luck whichever way you go.
10-03-2014, 08:29 PM
satdoc1

Looks like you doing foundation like my contractor did mine. Lookin good. We started roofing today and tomorrow we start wiring. Will post pics after the roof is done.
10-04-2014, 05:59 AM
Firebug2006

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Originally Posted by feeshrman

Yep, I did go House hunting before I decided to build. I was amazed The homes that were built at ground level. Did not make sense to me

Makes sense if you think about it in terms of typical housing markets--concrete ain't cheap.
10-06-2014, 06:29 PM
feeshrman

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Originally Posted by Firebug2006

Makes sense if you think about it in terms of typical housing markets--concrete ain't cheap.

No more concrete than in a typical build. The extras are in the concrete blocks, 1100 of them @ 1.60 each and 7 loads of fill dirt + labor costs.
10-06-2014, 06:30 PM
feeshrman

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My new home

More progress, the plumbers are coming tommorow!Attachment 175537 Attachment 175538
10-06-2014, 06:35 PM
Speck

Looks great!!! It should go pretty fast now!!!
10-06-2014, 06:46 PM
Rees Guide

You gonna put heat in that outhouse, don't really need air but a cold seat in the winter time is, well kinda chilly!!!!!!:dono:Rofl
10-06-2014, 06:56 PM
"G"

Looking good Chris
10-06-2014, 07:14 PM
feeshrman

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Originally Posted by ROCK

looking good Chris,from what I can see you better have a good framer.

Good eye ROCK! I can sure tell you've done this before. Here's a birds eye view. Attachment 175540. Sammy was carrying on about this being steep or something, dunno? Attachment 175541
10-06-2014, 07:21 PM
Rees Guide

:hatchet::hatchet:You gonna have to roof it from the top, that joker is cut up!!!!!!!!!!!
10-06-2014, 07:58 PM
RetiredRR

I'll stay glued to this thread for a while. Thanks for sharing the photos.
10-06-2014, 08:00 PM
ducker

I can tell from that roof pic it's gonna be a heckuva nice new crib!!!!
10-06-2014, 08:49 PM
ScottV

I'm excited for you buddy!
10-06-2014, 09:57 PM
Special K

Wishing you God's Speed with the rebuilding project brother... Lord knows you (and many others in the area) have been through a whole lot.
10-06-2014, 10:23 PM
GitDaGrease

That 16 in 12 means you will have 16 fractures and be in the emergency room for 12 hours if you make a wrong step while on top of it :)
10-06-2014, 10:36 PM
joekiller

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Originally Posted by GitDaGrease

That 16 in 12 means you will have 16 fractures and be in the emergency room for 12 hours if you make a wrong step while on top of it :)

Better get tied off. What it means.
10-06-2014, 10:43 PM
joekiller

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Originally Posted by BAMA S

Use the open cell if you foam..... Fill the wall cavities and put 5.5 in ceiling. This will give you your best power bill and be your quickest payback. My cabin has this method. It's 3200 sq ft and the power bill runs from 75-150 a month .averages about 100 yr round. We do a lot of foam houses and the closed cell houses do not have as good power bills. Stay away from the cellulose (ground up newspaper). It will give good power bills but your house will stay dusty. I have it in my house , so I know this for a fact.

How to keep dust out.... spray foam around all can lights, ceiling elec boxs, all wire holes through plates. Caulk every stud where it meets plywood bottom plates to concrete floor and where top plates sit on top of each other. Caulk keeps out spiders/bugs or at least limits em. You keep the air from moving that cellulose you limit the dust. I glue house wrapping to block foundation with f-26 at the bottom too. No Leakey air no dust....that is all!!
10-07-2014, 05:22 AM
ROCK

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Originally Posted by feeshrman

Good eye ROCK! I can sure tell you've done this before. Here's a birds eye view. Attachment 175540. Sammy was carrying on about this being steep or something, dunno? Attachment 175541

I have built a few like that Chris, got one coming up in the spring similar to it.and yea Sammy's right about the 16/12.....it's gonna be nice when it's all said and done.
10-07-2014, 06:35 PM
feeshrman

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My new home

I got my drain lines roughed in today. Planing to pour the slab next week.Attachment 175661
10-07-2014, 07:20 PM
ScottV

That's gonna be a showcase Chris. I'm happy for y'all.
10-07-2014, 07:59 PM
joekiller

All y'all like is finishing up
10-07-2014, 08:52 PM
GitDaGrease

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Originally Posted by joekiller

All y'all like is finishing up

The finish part is where I come in Joe, lol, gonna let someone a lot younger than me do all that roof and framing work.
10-07-2014, 08:55 PM
GitDaGrease

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Originally Posted by feeshrman

I got my drain lines roughed in today. Planing to pour the slab next week.Attachment 175661

He done a nice job Chris.
10-07-2014, 08:58 PM
Rees Guide

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Originally Posted by GitDaGrease

The finish part is where I come in Joe, lol, gonna let someone a lot younger than me do all that roof and framing work.

How many squares is it Sammy, pushing 60 or better I bet?

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