Pallet Barn "Continued-Still..."
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Thursday, 11 December 08 - 01:58 PM (GMT -06:00) By Rhonda Pike in PreFab |
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Progress has been slow on the Pallet Barn. The summer slipped away with little warning. In August we were able to finish up all the framing and start on the roof (you can see it if you look closely). We started to install the drip edge but found it will be easier to do once the siding is installed so please bear with the incomplete appearance of the roof edge.
There is something very compelling about this elevation, it is so pure and simple.
The interior was really something to see at this stage. The filtered light and rustic feel of the pallets was so soothing even in the scorching summer sun.
In October we were able to get a hold of some siding compliments of my bro Scott. We struggled between the clear and the milky fiberglass siding. Security is obviously an issue given the remote nature of the land and we will keep moderately valuable items in here so we wanted to make certain we were not advertising our goods for all to take. So we initially opted for the milky but once we had a few pieces installed we determined that the front and other end we will go with the clear. The clear will allow us to read the pallet structure while still giving us the protection we need. It is a bit more expensive but should be worth it.
We also built some overhangs over each of the doors to give a bit more protection to the opening when open.
In the weekends between the roof and siding we built two lofts to accommodate all the extra building materials we have lying around. We quickly utilized them in order to clean up the property. You can see what the milky siding looks like from the inside.
Hopefully come early spring we will wrap up the siding and get the doors on. Like all the projects money has been the driving force of progress on this one. As always we will keep you posted on the progress. In the winter months I hope to get in the cabin and get some more interior work done.
ReadyMade
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Friday, 25 January 08 - 02:02 PM (GMT -06:00) By Paul Stankey in PreFab |
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On Monday January 21 my brother, Jackson and myself had a photo shoot at the cabin for the magazine ReadyMade. The high temp Monday was somewhere around 5ยบ F. Really, really cold.
The driveway was only plowed to the gate so we had to bring everything needed in on sled the rest of the way, about 1/8 of mile through about two feet of sugar snow.
The loll guys and Frank joined us and brought some furniture along to spruce up the space.
We shared some beers while trying to stay warm...
We had a good time and wrapped it all up around 6:30. Watch the March issue for a little story and a photo or two...
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
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Wednesday, 23 January 08 - 09:12 AM (GMT -06:00) By Bryan Meyer in PreFab |
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Is this a sign that we're doing something right - or just not charging enough for our houses?
A local architect apparently toured a Hive house and hired the same contractor we use for buttoning up our Minneapolis modular houses. Notice any similarities? (i.e Hive is on the right!)
I guess it's true that there are no new ideas in architecture. Thanks for the compliment Karl, I hope the house sells cuz we can use the comp!
Hive Modular enters Canada
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Monday, 07 January 08 - 08:43 AM (GMT -06:00) By Rhonda Pike in PreFab |
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Hive can now reach Canada and will showing up in Calgary and Edmonton...
Meet the guys of Hive at the Calgary HomExpo at the Roundup Centre in Stampede Park, January 11-13.
And at the Edmonton Home + Garden Show April 3-6 at the Northlands Agricom.
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