prefab cabins

jibmaster · Joined: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 473 Location: Napa Valley

I am in the process of purchasing some land by Shasta! I can hardly wait!!! I'm also looking into the prefab cabin idea. Been googling around a bit and found some interesting stuff. Anyone have experience with prefab log cabins? Do they last? Are they a ripoff?
If you own one SPEAK UP!

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check out these prefab options

http://www.spiritelements.com/ProdList.aspx?c=1311

the bear paw cabin is under $1000
http://www.cabelas.com/products/Ccat600471.jsp

a ton of info here
http://www.loghomes.com/

and here
http://www.abetterplan.com/cabinplans.html

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http://www.envirolet.com/index.html
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Carbo · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 3517 Location: W'n'ooki, VT

I'm in the same market, but like a different style.

I can afford these: http://www.yurts.com/
lot's of other manufactuers if you google it
This is a yuppie yurt: http://www.yurtworks.com/

but I want something more like these:
http://www.alchemyarchitects.com/projects/weehouse.htm
http://www.lamidesign.com/plans/planscat/camppg.html
I like the idea of trying to use more recycled materials and decrease the impact and energy needs of a home. Of course we're still talking about building a new human dwelling in a 'wild' area that will require a car, so it's pretty lame to really think of it as "green", but you've got to try, right?

not my style but I know a few of these guys:
http://www.oldschoolbuilders.com/

spudland · Joined: 10 Dec 2004 Posts: 448 Location: Sun Valley

This is an interesting site, which doesn't discuss log homes in particular, but does have a number of links. It's dedicated to small house plans and building your own home.

http://www.countryplans.com

jibmaster · Joined: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 473 Location: Napa Valley

I think these structures are pretty affordable

1. The Superior Park Model Homes 6 X 99 Program:

This program only requires (2) Security Deposits totaling
$198.00! The first (6) monthly payments are $99.00 followed

by 30, 42, or 54 payments at the normal rate.

2. The Superior Park Model Homes 7 X 100 Program:

This program begins with only $100.00 down, followed by $100.00 per month for the next (6) months! This program allows the lessee (you) six months to get your park model in and generating rental income before beginning to make payments!

3. The Superior Park Model Homes Seasonal Payment Program:

This program allows the lessee (you) to take up to (3) full months per year with NO Payments. If your cash flow is somewhat seasonal, this program is the perfect plan for you!
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nils · Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 5401 Location: tahoe

Jay · Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 221 Location: Sandy, UT

I am liking that LaMiDesigns. Don't know if you ever read Dwell Magazine, but you should check it out if you haven't heard of it.

mark · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:31 pm Post subject:

Jay, do you have a link?

bjz · Joined: 10 Dec 2004 Posts: 1079 Location: pdx/pyrana ammo

These links are great! if any others out there have experiences with both the yourt and the "small homes" please post them!!!

I just moved closer in to Portland because I couldn't stand the commute in to work everyday from the "outskirts" where I used to live. I'm in a cool part of town, but it's still town, and I'm still renting. Already thinking of getting my own place next fall, but would MUCH rather get some land out by Hood and install something like a yurt of small structure anywhere from .5-1 mile or more away from the road for weekends and eventually full time residence. This might actually be something affordable! thanks for all of you who've posted already!

Norcal · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:21 pm Post subject:

You might want to check out Lucias Little Houses.

An architect in maine specializes in small house design. In particular, I thought this house was cool. It is designed to built in phases.

http://www.knightarchitect.com/LLH/getting/

Another great resource for small (normal) size homebuilding is Sarah Susanka. Really cool design ideas.

http://www.notsobighouse.com/

jibmaster · Joined: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 473 Location: Napa Valley

Interesting article:

http://www.robbreport.com/Articles/Home/Design-Architecture/Fab-Prefab.asp
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Harpsichord · Joined: 19 Oct 2005 Posts: 181 Location: Aspen CO

It's funny, there's such a stigma against prefab houses in this country. Most people don't defferentiate between prefab and trailer houses.
The industry for prefab houses is exploding right now and there are a tonn of really good architects out there who are designing prefab homes that don't look it at all.

They're also really good for the environment. The waist is minimzed because Most of it can be collected off the factory floor and reused. And they tend to have a smaller ecological footprint.

Here's a neat article about it http://architecture.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.realestatejournal.com/housegarden/architecture/20040121%2Djeffrey.html

I know you're looking for a more log cabin feel but here are some interesting ones to take a look at
http://www.fabprefab.com/fabfiles/fablisthome.htm

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jibmaster · Joined: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 473 Location: Napa Valley

This one is my favorite

http://www.superiorparkmodelhomes.com/biglakepics.html
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JL · Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 6939 Location: Salt Lake City

if you want to think outside the box, check out fab prefab

(edit - or just see harpsichord's post)
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