Barndominium - Homesteading Forum
Jul 12, 2011 · IF this deal really goes through We plan to buy 28 adjacent acres, and build a barndominium. We will build a 40 by 80 with 30 by 40 being an apartment with 2 bedrooms and 1 large bathroom, as well as a kitchen adn living room. it may have room for a loft as well. We are hoping to do all of this for cash.
Pole Barn Home vs Metal Barndominium - Homesteading Forum
May 22, 2020 · I have a metal Barndominium. It was originally marketed as an airplane hanger by American Steel. 40' by 60' with 12' eaves and 14' peak. I paid $16,000. The engineer signed certificate warrantees its structural against hurricanes, tornadoes and snow load.
How to go about insuring a metal framed home? AKA …
Aug 6, 2015 · A user asks how to insure a metal framed home (barndominium) built on a concrete slab with a crawl space in North Alabama. Other users share their experiences, tips and advice on finding an insurance company and meeting building codes.
Barndominium: Furring vs Framing - Homesteading Forum
Jun 10, 2018 · We built a separate framed structure in our barndominium for the same reason your builder suggested it. We have 1-1/2 inch closed cell foam inside the metal building and it was done before we started framing. When the wind blows, if something is propped against the insulation, we can hear it squeaking as the metal moves a little.
How do I go about building a barndominium? - Homesteading …
Jan 21, 2015 · Hey guys, was thinking of building a Barndominium in Australia. Very hot weather with temps over 100°F (40°C) and usually never lower than 68°F (20°C), and with lots of rain in the wet season. Does anyone know of any issues with hot weather? Looking at a big AC unit and maybe extra insolation in the roof and possibly walls.
Living quarters in a metal building anyone? Barndominium
May 15, 2013 · I posted this in the general questions forum before finding this, more appropriate forum. I am looking for tips and suggestions from anyone that has built living quarters within a metal building.
Anyone have a folding home? | Homesteading Forum
Jul 29, 2024 · I don't have a folding home, but I do have one that rolls up. I have carried t all over the world for over forty years.
No plywood on the outside walls? | Homesteading Forum
Mar 4, 2022 · A user asks about using metal braces instead of plywood for the outside walls of a double wall house. Other users share their experiences and opinions on different materials and methods for sheathing and siding.
Stucco over Log home? - Homesteading Forum
Aug 30, 2015 · A hundred years ago, Finnish pioneers built log homes out of native white cedar. At the corners they carefully cut dovetails to join the logs. With a draw shave they faced the logs on both sides. When they could afford to, they applied clap board siding over the logs. On the inside, they made up some plaster/stucco and finished the walls.
Moble home manufacturers good and bad - Homesteading Forum
Dec 30, 2010 · A significant portion of the complaints about manufactured homes not standing up are because not enough money was invested in foundation and footing and skirting. Take any house, stick it on concrete block pillars stacked on soil, and as the soil settles the house will crack and doors no longer fit. I agree about the land.