I did'nt get much done on the shack in the last couple days (as usuall). Had other important things going on. Thinking, permit people, more researching, getting ready to do my taxes from 2009 (oops), picking up supplies etc. I've got all kinds of things going on in my mind like "heating" and all kinds of other things. I have alway had a general idea as to what I am going to do for a heating system, but the time is getting real near to purchasing and installing something, so of course I have been doing some major research on this subject lately. My plan, which could easily get changed, is to have a propane space heater in the basement (about 30,000-50,000 btu). This will keep things thawed in the basement and should keep the chill off up stairs while I am away. Then I am also planning on a woodstove up on the main floor. I know, mabe it should be in the basement, but then maybe not. I do plan on taking hot air off the peak of the ceiling and shooting it down to the basement while I am at home running the wood stove. Soon, I hope I will come up with the actual plan. There could possibly be some hydronic type heating in the future, but I will start with something like this for now and experiment as I go. It is minus 4 Celcius here at 12:46 am. Kinda feels like winter sneaking up on me all ready. Some surrounding areas that are not too far away have had some snow already. I'm not sure how much, but it is there I heard. It's pretty dry here so far.
I did manage to get a couple more windows in on the south side of the house. I have a lot of trouble sometimes trying to make decisions, such as what color to make the trim, facia, and soffits on my house. I purchased a piece of facia and slid it up there on the edge of the overhang. I know this is kinda different, but then it would'nt be normal for me not to be different. If ya know what I mean. The color of that length of facia is called tile red and it matches up pretty close to the color of my corners and window trims etc, which are labeled as rustic red. The color of the siding itself is sand. Does anyone out there object to these colors? I am definately not a color specialist. I like to be different, as long as my house dos'nt end up looking totally stupid. I think it'll look alright though. I hope.
Wow it has been awhile since I have seen your progress...CONGRATS. Not for sure why I have missed so many of your posts.
ReplyDeleteAnyway it is looking really good.
Thanks Diane.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I don't post anything for long periods of time because not much was happening on the house project.
hey there… lookin' good! i'm kinda partial to that dark red…. if you like it, go for it. :) like lots of light for the basement too. as for the heat, if you're planning on storing foods, kinda like a root cellar, down there… it may get a little warm. just a thought.
ReplyDeleteenjoying the progress!
Lynnanne
Thanks Lynnanne.
ReplyDeleteI think the colors will work too. I am planning on putting a small cold storage room in the basement in a corner. The outside walls of the room won't be insulted below grade, but the interior walls of the cold room will be insulated to keep the inside heat out. The heater will be on the opposite end of the basement and situated close to all the plumbing. The bathroom and kitchen are directly above the heater. I hope it will all work out. It sometimes gets to -40 or colder here in the winter at times, so some heat in the basement will acually be required. Things would be alot easier if I were hooked into grid power, but I am addicted to not being on the grid.
Sounds like a plan…. and not a bad addiction, either. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking the colors work just fine, buddy! Go for it!
ReplyDeleteLooking way cool to me!
Object to red?? Never! I was the kid who grew up in the house with the red door before red doors were mainstream. I think your colors will be great. Stay warm, man!
ReplyDeleteYou already know my thoughts on what color to avoid. lol
ReplyDeletePick colors that you like Mark.. colors that won't hurt your eyes or make ya queezy while you're sitting out on your lawn chair admiring your home. :)
It's looking good Mark!
Thanks Jim. I'm not a real color guru, but I'll take your word for it. Red trim it is.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ginger. Red door it is. I just hope it all gets on there soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanie, for making me see straight again. I almost went with pink, but you somehow made me be more sensible with my choices. I'm really not all that fussy, but I just thought that I could possibly choose something that just did'nt look right at all.
ReplyDeleteAny color as long as it's red, my friend. I wish I had thought a little harder and longer on some colors I picked years ago. But, as long as you like it thats what counts.
ReplyDeleteHey Sharon. Any color as long as it's red, that kinda helps me with my decisions. That's what I am afraid of, is making the wrong choice. Any color is good as long as it is mixed with the correct other colors I guess. Think I'll stick with the red for the trims and stuff. Thanks Sharon.
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