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Display Name: RustyIron
Member Since: 8/4/10

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@CityChik

If we did it again, we might not use fiberglass, but another translucent material that might filter more light, and provide insulation. There are a number of insulated greenhouse panels we've found since then that might do the trick.

Also, shortly after painting the rebar, I found a product called Penetrol that I wished I'd known about, because it looks like it might have clear-coated the rusty rebar. This would have been ideal, since we liked the rusty look, but it wasn't something we could live with, as it was staining our deck and hands. Live and learn!


Four People (and a Dog) Living in 180 Square Feet
House Tour
9/12/11 3:13 AM

@ach

$18k on Georgian Bay?! Sounds awesome!

If we were to do it all over again, honestly I would go for a luxurious 14X14.

Also, if you want to insulate the cabin, but still go for a transparent wall, I'd consider using something like this instead of fiberglass panels we used.


Four People (and a Dog) Living in 180 Square Feet
House Tour
9/7/11 11:37 PM

Also, that back wall, while allowing gorgeous light into the cabin, gets insanely hot on sunny summer days. Hoping the trees I planted out back hurry up and grow so we can have a more dappled effect.


Four People (and a Dog) Living in 180 Square Feet
House Tour
9/7/11 4:51 PM

Hi all,

I'm the John in the story. In answer to some of your questions...

This cabin is just off the coast of BC. It was built mostly to code, but that said, since it has neither plumbing, nor electrical, there were some oversights in the design that would have to be addressed should we ever include these.

We light the cabin with candles, BUT we recently purchased an Eliminator batter, which allows us to run some IKEA LED lights. Right now we just bring the battery home to recharge, but we'll probably hook up a simple solar panel next spring. We don't really need much more than this, but I feel the system needs some work. Outside we use hurricane lanterns.

Truth be told, the cabin is 10X12, I wish we'd build it 12X12, or even 12X14. Right now it's too small for us to install a woodstove and still meet code. Considering installing a boat heater instead. We shall see! Small is great, but it's definitely challenging at times.

Thanks to everyone for you kind comments!


Four People (and a Dog) Living in 180 Square Feet
House Tour
9/7/11 4:49 PM