2+RV in Idaho
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C_F
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At first I was going to say that you may want to throw some plastic sheeting over the steps, but it looks like the steps may have paint on them? Or is that my monitor?
If it is paint, I would think that will keep the rain from soaking in pretty well.
SiGmA_X
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Good looking build sir. I'm looking forward to seeing it completed.
In the northwest, most people who want to keep their structures dry get dried in by end of September. Most tract builders don't care and built 12 months a year. I wouldn't worry about it too much, nothing you can do.
In the northwest, most people who want to keep their structures dry get dried in by end of September. Most tract builders don't care and built 12 months a year. I wouldn't worry about it too much, nothing you can do.
therealjakeg
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Nice! We are building a similar house in Arizona. Check out some of the drone videos I have shot good idea of what it will look like with an RV garage.
Thanks. I checked on it today and most of it dried out, although the two treads near the edges bulged slightly but nothing to worry about when it's carpeted.
Yeah, nice build! i just wish I had a drone to do the same.
SiGmA_X
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Ah annoying. You're doing carpet vs hardwood? I can imagine it will be less of an issue, but still, that's annoying.
Keep us posted on progress pics!
Hostyle
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The speed and ease with wich American houses are built still amazes me! Great looking plans, looking forward to see the completed house.
Thanks Hostyle, does it take more time in NL? A full custom home plan would have taken longer, but our home is based on one of many plans that are available in the new home community. They have it down to a science when it comes to permits, construction and scheduling.
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Hostyle
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The basics at least take a lot longer, at least that's my gut feeling. A newly built plan house* in NL takes roughly 180 build days, from the first shovel in the ground to the hand-over. Custom houses take longer.
The biggest time consuming factor is that almost all houses are brick houses. New builds are more and more starting to go to block built witch is a lot faster, but even then wooden construction is much faster.
*In NL houses are mostly built in whole neighbourhoods at a time, all in the same plannig permit and style.
This is a shot of the build of my previous appartement, you can see the block walls up and the isolation and brick facade going up (block walls on top of prefab concrete floor plates, 30cm rockwool on the outside and then a brick facade).
And the almost finished product:
The biggest time consuming factor is that almost all houses are brick houses. New builds are more and more starting to go to block built witch is a lot faster, but even then wooden construction is much faster.
*In NL houses are mostly built in whole neighbourhoods at a time, all in the same plannig permit and style.
This is a shot of the build of my previous appartement, you can see the block walls up and the isolation and brick facade going up (block walls on top of prefab concrete floor plates, 30cm rockwool on the outside and then a brick facade).
And the almost finished product:
The basics at least take a lot longer, at least that's my gut feeling. A newly built plan house* in NL takes roughly 180 build days, from the first shovel in the ground to the hand-over. Custom houses take longer.
The biggest time consuming factor is that almost all houses are brick houses. New builds are more and more starting to go to block built witch is a lot faster, but even then wooden construction is much faster.
*In NL houses are mostly built in whole neighbourhoods at a time, all in the same plannig permit and style.
This is a shot of the build of my previous appartement, you can see the block walls up and the isolation and brick facade going up (block walls on top of prefab concrete floor plates, 30cm rockwool on the outside and then a brick facade).
And the almost finished product:
Looks like you build them to withstand category 5 tornadoes
.Hostyle
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That RV garage is huge! I think it's even bigger than my appartment 
Cat 5 tornadoes in Holland, lol. They're built to last, that's for sure. But we don't see many storms in my area. Wood construction in Europe is pricier in general than brickwork (expect Scandinavia) and we want high R ratings for insulation, so walls look massive.
Cat 5 tornadoes in Holland, lol. They're built to last, that's for sure. But we don't see many storms in my area. Wood construction in Europe is pricier in general than brickwork (expect Scandinavia) and we want high R ratings for insulation, so walls look massive.
C_F
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That's the first time I've seen rafters assembled on the ground before being raised above the walls. Neat idea!
Looks like the crew is cruising right along on your build.
gipraw
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Sweet build. How did they move the RV roof up into place?
Thanks, I assume they used a crane like they did yesterday for the house.
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That's the first time I've seen rafters assembled on the ground before being raised above the walls. Neat idea!
Looks like the crew is cruising right along on your build.
They did it for the RV garage becuase it was a straight shot of trusses and then hoisted by crane I assume. The builder is estimating a Jan 20 move in date.
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They completed the roof and worked on the covered patio and balcony. I also discovered a mistake. The front, upstairs window box over the 2-car garage should be wider, the window openings larger and have a roof over it. You can see this in the model vs. build photo below.
You can clearly see a difference in the window box upstairs. I sent an email to get it fixed.
You can clearly see a difference in the window box upstairs. I sent an email to get it fixed.
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Notgrownup
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Good that you caught that in time.
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How tall is the rv garage
C_F
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Seems like just yesterday when the inside of my house looked like that. It's coming right along! Oh and good thing you caught the window problem early, it was all set to end up looking pretty lopsided...that would have sucked.
It's coming right along! Oh and good thing you caught the window problem early, it was all set to end up looking pretty lopsided...that would have sucked.borgdog
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16' ceilings. Not sure about the exterior height.
Seems like just yesterday when the inside of my house looked like that.
No doubt, although I'm waiting for the trim to see if that's done correctly.
Ugh, I'll need to check. Thanks for pointing that out.
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steveyos
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Insulation went in. Drywall will be finished this week.
Are these walls 2x4 or 2x6?
Exterior walls are 2x6, interior 2x4.
C_F
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Looking good! Were they able to get the shingles up before the snow hit? Assuming you got snow, 'cuz we sure did over here.
steveyos
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Thanks
Hostyle
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That RV garage is huge, love it!
C_F
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Ahhh, look at all that white ****! Have you been shopping for a snow blower yet?
I feel sorry for the poor buggers that have to install siding & whatever else you have going up on the walls, in this weather.
I feel sorry for the poor buggers that have to install siding & whatever else you have going up on the walls, in this weather.
Ahhh, look at all that white ****! Have you been shopping for a snow blower yet?
I feel sorry for the poor buggers that have to install siding & whatever else you have going up on the walls, in this weather.
They said we can move in without painting the siding until it gets warmer and drier. This is like one of those 20 year snow storms, not typical and our first time living in it. Enjoying it so far.
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