Unclejake Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 Yup. It will be less than a minute walk from the house, but the house is a couple of years away. The contractors are cutting an earth driveway towards the house site in November. I should be able to 4x4 to within a minute walk to the cabin in December. That. Will. Be. Awesomeness:-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 On 20/10/2017 at 18:48, cubastreet said: I'd take them up there (and round the corner) on a truck. No you wouldn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubastreet Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 On 20/10/2017 at 19:59, yoeddynz said: he he he.. giggle... dont worry. Its just me talking shit, in relation to that old standing joke about to Manus old chestnut of moving his house... It's a while ago now, but weren't some people 100% sure that a truck could make it around that corner? That cabin's looking awesome UJ. I'm doing a tiny house build this summer but I have no comprehension of timber framing so it'll be welded steel with wood stuck on to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Is the potbelly stove going in this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Unclejake Posted November 6, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 6, 2017 ^ Yup. It's going outside on the (yet to be) paved outdoor dining area. Wanna giz a hand to carry it up there? Lol In other news: @Big Value Buddy gave me a hand on Sunday, so here he is doing Big Value kind of stuff. Things are moving in the right direction, but it'll be a struggle to get the roof on before Christmas, however the wrap is largely done, the S/S flashing are largely on and we've clad probably 40% of the exterior. We'll do our best to get the roof started in December though! 24 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bistro Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 love your work UJ. Lookin bloody chooooooice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Unclejake Posted November 26, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2017 Cripes 10m2 is small! The cladding is on though. Next the sarking, purlins and eventually the roof. 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testament Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I think 10m2 will be sufficient for some serious thinking and contemplation if not you can install a WC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxted Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Wow you have made some progress on this since I last checked, looks awesome nice work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Damn this is looking good, damn cozy! no need for bigger unless swinging cats is a hobby. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Yep what he said. After 2.5 years of living in a mk2 transit van your pad looks opulent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Unclejake Posted December 29, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 29, 2017 @Archetype gave me a hand to get a couple of $150 TradeMe triple glazed leadlights down to Wellington, and today I finally got a chance to mount them into the ceiling. It was a bit tricky to get a decent photo with the phone, so there's a picture of the other side of the ceiling too. 24 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTERUS Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 That's a lot of natural light, impressive. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 That is cool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Speaking of, do you have some method of keeping it cool under the blazing Wellington sun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 The only 'cooling' is opening windows and insulation. The leadlights will let in winter afternoon sun, but not much in summer. The windows will probably let in morning sun, but I hardly ever get up there before 11am so that's speculation. Regardless, it's a lovely place to be and I am really happy sitting about up there 'neath the trees. Thanks for all the kind words and likes everyone. It's appreciated. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Window placement relative to seasonal sun angles is not something I'd have ever considered. Probably coz I've never had to. How's the light pollution there? Gonna be good for indoor stargazing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Looking sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Looking lush. I'm loving all of your windows. I keep spotting old Rimu windows, often sash windows, at various recycling centres and instantly picturing litten cabins built around them. Our housetruck has 4 ceiling windows, nothing flash- just perspex, but great for watching the stars at night! Those leadlights you've scored are fantastic! Bloody bargain!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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