Above 1200 Sq/FT Doing things our way. 50x100 house/shop

[cwd240z]

Looks like a great start. We're in Dallas, but really love that area down there.

 

[Morio]

looks great. we looked at some land near henly a few years ago..sure looks like that country! may have to do a sunday cruise and look for new poles. nice work.

Thats a beautiful area!!! This property is in Dripping Springs and it's a fun drive to get there!

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My wife and I are wanting to do the same. We’ve started looking for property and hopefully when my son finally graduates college we’ll be able to start on ours. There are several here in the area, but we’re wanting to move away, far away from the Houston area.
Good Luck with the build.

Good luck to you and your wife!!! So far it's been the best decision we've made!

Looks like a great start. We're in Dallas, but really love that area down there.

It is a nice area. The sky alone is worth it!

 

[Morio]

So I was out of town all week and a lot of progress has happened. Luckily my wife was able to see the building being delivered and most of the work up until today.

Building was delivered on Monday afternoon and this is where it's at as of this afternoon (Friday).

On to the build:

Here it is as of today 8/22/2014:

They say they will be finished next week. Still have windows to install as well. More pics next week!

 

[Morio]

a couple more pics:

Roofing will be complete by Thursday and windows installed by Tuesday.

My roll up door next Thursday! We are quite excited!

 

[ADSR]

Sub'd for awesomeness!

 

[Morio]

Sub'd for awesomeness!

Thanks!! Hope to have new pics this weekend

 

[70 supersport]

Cool color is it that rusted brown? Love the building

 

[ScottsRX]

Now this is a serious build. In for updates.

 

[Maddoglips]

Awesome. Could only dream of that.

 

[madoc1]

who supplied the steel? is that a Mueller bldg.? looking good. two stories in the house and shop?

jim

 

[griproyal]

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[PanelDeland]

I have a cousin n the Dripping Springs area who is a builder, but he's not the kind of builder you have. Looks like a great place. It's amazing how well that color usually blends into the landscape around that area. Looks like you'll have plenty of room to play.

 

[Morio]

Cool color is it that rusted brown? Love the building

Wife picked the brown to blend in with the trees. She wants to keep this large building as hidden as possible lol

who supplied the steel? is that a Mueller bldg.? looking good. two stories in the house and shop?

jim

It's an ICON building, House will be 2 stories and shop just all open (for now)

I have a cousin n the Dripping Springs area who is a builder, but he's not the kind of builder you have. Looks like a great place. It's amazing how well that color usually blends into the landscape around that area. Looks like you'll have plenty of room to play.

My wife wanted it to blend in with the surrounding. I think she did a great job on the color.

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Thanks!!! And BTW, I bought my son one of your steering wheels!

Now this is a serious build. In for updates.

Thanks!!! Hopefully I will have some more pics today.

 

[saceone]

that's a serious building .

love it

 

[Morio]

Here's some pics from today:

I will be out there this weekend to layout where I want my outlets in the shop area. Very excited

 

[ADSR]

love it! thanks for the update!!

 

[NaturallyAspirated]

Sweet!

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[Terracar]

That is a beautiful piece of land. The wife and I are in the same boat as you, we don't fit in with the normal soccer, minivans, malls, gyms, group. Hell, we do miss our neighbor that just sold his house near us, we talked to him three times in the last 5 years - First time was checking out the area, second was hello neighbor, and third was bye neighbor.

I am going to follow this thread. This looks like it is going to a great place that is truly you and yours'.

-Terracar

 

[Morio]

That is a beautiful piece of land. The wife and I are in the same boat as you, we don't fit in with the normal soccer, minivans, malls, gyms, group. Hell, we do miss our neighbor that just sold his house near us, we talked to him three times in the last 5 years - First time was checking out the area, second was hello neighbor, and third was bye neighbor.

I am going to follow this thread. This looks like it is going to a great place that is truly you and yours'.

-Terracar

Thanks!! It's good to know there are others like us out there in the world and we aren't completely crazy... maybe, a little but not completely

 

[ADSR]

Thanks!! It's good to know there are others like us out there in the world and we aren't completely crazy... maybe, a little but not completely

No, brother! You're living the dream most of us share. I've been planing a build like this myself for sometime now. I'm watching, and wishing you the best!

Your kids are never going to want to leave home, and that's a good thing!!

 

[Morio]

I appreciate that. Thank you.

Today, I plan to layout where I need electrical in the Shop. The house part is already figured out. Will post more pics!

 

[Morio]

Went by there today, they still have some work to do. Plan to talk with my GC on Monday about some issues I have and hope they wrap it up this coming week so the framing can happen on the house portion.

Here are some pics!

 

[Morio]

 

[NaturallyAspirated]

Getting there! Can't wait to start on mine!

 

[atxgsa]

Thanks!! It's good to know there are others like us out there in the world and we aren't completely crazy... maybe, a little but not completely

Nope you are nuts. This is why we get along so well. Can't wait to come visit.

Cheers,

Darin and Heather

 

[MacTexas]

Anxious to see how the inside is built out. Looking good so far.

 

[Morio]

Nope you are nuts. This is why we get along so well. Can't wait to come visit.

Cheers,

Darin and Heather

lol of course!!! Hopefully soon we can get out there!!!

Here is the first floor layout of the house:

 

[Morio]

Second floor

 

[hatch22]

Sweet looking house to be.

 

[Morio]

Sweet looking house to be.

Thanks!!

 

[Morio]

I thought I would post some of the reasons why we need more room:

TOO MANY CARS!! My three bay garage is full and so is my driveway/parking pad:

Three in the garage:
2001 Audi TT 225qc
2004 Porsche 911 40ae
1984 BMW TC Baur 318i

Kids cars:
1986 VW Scirocco
1988 Mercedes 190e
2003 VW Eurovan

Wife's daily:
2014 Suburban

my daily:
1997 Nissan D21

 

[Morio]

All Metal building construction is finally done. All windows and man doors are installed, everything trimmed and gutters installed.

Tomorrow the roll up doors are installed and big delivery for framing!!!

 

[Morio]

Wife went out there this morning, looks like they started on the framing!

 

[megalo]

What's the plan for fire/vapor barrier to separate the living area from the shop?

 

[vonhef]

That place is huge! Very nice.

 

[Dustro]

That looks amazing! I cant wait to see it finished.

 

[ADSR]

love it!

 

[Morio]

I couldn't handle it, I had to see for myself. Plus, my roll up doors were installed!!

 

[alberto]

Great build. What brand are your roll up doors? I like the naked metal look (as opposed to painted).

 

[MacTexas]

Just for future reference. When the Assessor for your property tax comes to visit you do not have to let them in the building. The way they figure property tax is to take livable space, figure the square footage, and multiply it by average sales per sq ft of nearby residences. I am sure you already know this but I can see where the tax guys would have a field day with your square footage.