{"id":3499,"date":"2014-12-12T17:53:15","date_gmt":"2014-12-12T07:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/?p=3499"},"modified":"2023-06-30T00:40:01","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T14:40:01","slug":"diy-cabin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/2014\/12\/12\/diy-cabin\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Cabin &#8211; An inexpensive way to spend a weekend getaway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-3500 size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin01.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin01\" class=\"wp-image-3500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin01-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin01-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">DIY Cabin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need a weekend getaway but on a tight budget? Why not build your own cabin?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s something about owning a cabin in the woods that continues to fascinate and capture people&#8217;s imaginations. The attraction endures even in our age of smartphones and wifi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But dreams are a poor substitute for reality. If that cabin is ever going to be yours, you will need a willingness to get dirty and the ability to see a project through to completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000E43EA0?tag=theownebuilne-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2023\/06\/Custom-Shed-Kit-with-Barn-Roof.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2023\/06\/Custom-Shed-Kit-with-Barn-Roof.png 1000w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2023\/06\/Custom-Shed-Kit-with-Barn-Roof-768x410.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting a contractor to build you a cabin can be very expensive. But by building it yourself, you can significantly cut down costs. Construction might take some time, but it&#8217;s worth all the free vacations it can give you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Cabin-02.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Cabin\" class=\"wp-image-6192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Cabin-02.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Cabin-02-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This cabin was made by Jim from New York with the help of his dad. It\u2019s a simple structure that provides good insulation and soundproofing. Perfect for when you want some time to yourself and simply relax without having to spend a lot of money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on any image to start the lightbox display. Use your Esc key to close the lightbox. You can also view the images as a slideshow if you prefer \ud83d\ude0e<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/2014\/12\/12\/diy-cabin\/diycabin01\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2845\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"3500\" src=\"https:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin01.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Cabin\" class=\"wp-image-3500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin01-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin01-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/2014\/12\/12\/diy-cabin\/diycabin32\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2846\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"3531\" src=\"https:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin32.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Cabin\" class=\"wp-image-3531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin32.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin32-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin32-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/2014\/12\/12\/diy-cabin\/diycabin31\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2847\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"3530\" src=\"https:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin31.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Cabin\" class=\"wp-image-3530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin31.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin31-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin31-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/2014\/12\/12\/diy-cabin\/diy-cabin-03\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2848\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" data-id=\"6193\" src=\"https:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Cabin-03.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Cabin\" class=\"wp-image-6193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Cabin-03.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Cabin-03-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/2014\/12\/12\/diy-cabin\/diy-cabin-01\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2849\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" data-id=\"6191\" src=\"https:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Cabin-01.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Cabin\" class=\"wp-image-6191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Cabin-01.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Cabin-01-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/2014\/12\/12\/diy-cabin\/diy-cabin-02\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2850\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" data-id=\"6192\" src=\"https:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Cabin-02.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Cabin\" class=\"wp-image-6192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Cabin-02.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIY-Cabin-02-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You&#8217;ll need these materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rafter Board<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facia Boards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soffit Boards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rough Sawn Lumber<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metal Roofing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metal Batten Strips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pencil\/Marker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick Square<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\u00d73\/8 inch Lag Bolts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nails<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>And these tools\/equipment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hole Digger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mitre Saw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Table Saw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electric Nail Gun<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electric Screw Driver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps to build your DIY Cabin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the 12&#215;20 floor plan showing where the 4x4s and the floor joists would be located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"477\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin02.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin02\" class=\"wp-image-3501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin02-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin02-768x458.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is my Ford tractor and my neighbours post hole digger he let me borrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin03.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin03\" class=\"wp-image-3502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin03.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin03-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin03-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This photo shows the post planted and the bottom 2&#215;10 Stringers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin04.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin04\" class=\"wp-image-3503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin04.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin04-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin04-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This shows the upper 2&#215;10 x 12 and the 2x10x16 upper stringers being nailed in at 7 foot 8 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin05.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin05\" class=\"wp-image-3504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin05.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin05-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin05-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This picture shows the centre rafter board. I measured over 6-foot to the centre. The roof is going to be a 5\/12 pitch roof so the rafter board had to be 30 inches to the top of the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin06.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin06\" class=\"wp-image-3505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin06.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin06-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin06-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This picture shows using a quick square, putting the pivot point at the top of the board, and turning the square till the 5 on the * COMMON TOP CUT*&nbsp; line graph lines up with the outside of the board and then drawing the line to make the angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin07.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin07\" class=\"wp-image-3506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin07.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin07-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin07-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you cut your first angle then you have to measure from the tip of your cut down the length of the rafter to get your measurement for the seat cut. Once you have that measurement then you put the pivot point on that mark and turn the square until you get your 5\/12 angle again then measure up that angle 2 1\/2 inches and draw that line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take&nbsp;the edge of the square and line it up with the 21\/2 in line and turn the square until the tip is lined up with the edge of the board. Then draw that line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin08.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin08\" class=\"wp-image-3507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin08.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin08-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin08-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continued Page 2&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s&nbsp;the angle seat cut out I just drew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin09.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin09\" class=\"wp-image-3508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin09.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin09-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin09-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This shows the rafters being set next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3rd * pic shows the tails all cut to 9 inches long and shows the steel roofing overhanging the roof by 2 inches to support the facia boards.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 4th and 5th *pics show the roofing installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin10.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin10\" class=\"wp-image-3509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin10-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This picture shows the rafters on and the starting of the purlins being put on the top of the rafters for roof support and is what the metal roofing is screwed to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin11.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin11\" class=\"wp-image-3510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin11-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here the tails are all cut to 9 inches long and show the steel roofing overhanging the roof by 2 inches to support the facia boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin12.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin12\" class=\"wp-image-3511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin12-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is where it started to get complicated for me. I was looking for a 12&#215;16 cabin but once I looked at it, I decided I wanted the whole 12&#215;16 for floor space so I added a 4-foot porch to the 12&#215;16 to make it a 12&#215;20 total building instead of a 12&#215;12 inside living space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin13.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin13\" class=\"wp-image-3512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin13-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin14.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin14\" class=\"wp-image-3513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin14-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin14-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sidewall and purlin illustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"593\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin15.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin15\" class=\"wp-image-3514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin15-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin15-768x569.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I had to screw in&nbsp; (36)&nbsp; 3&#215;3\/8 inch lag bolts to all the outer joist into the 4x4s for stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin16.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin16\" class=\"wp-image-3515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin16-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin16-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin17.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin17\" class=\"wp-image-3516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin17.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin17-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin17-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have&nbsp;(20) 13-inch hurricane studs with 5\/12 pitch angle cuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin18.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin18\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin18-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin18-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is how they were installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin19.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin19\" class=\"wp-image-3518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin19-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin19-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This photo shows&nbsp;the (14) 2x10x12 floor joist installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin20.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin20\" class=\"wp-image-3519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin20.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin20-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin20-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continued Page 3&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This shows the 1&#215;2 furring strips nailed to the inside of the floor joist&nbsp;1inch below the top of all the joists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin21.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin21\" class=\"wp-image-3520\" 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class=\"wp-image-3527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin28.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin28-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin28-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin29.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin29\" class=\"wp-image-3528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin29.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin29-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin29-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studding in the front wall and front door frame&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin30.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin30\" class=\"wp-image-3529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin30.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin30-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin30-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the gable ends finished with the batten strips attached&#8230;&nbsp; All that&#8217;s left for them are the two vents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2014\/12\/DIYCabin31.jpg\" alt=\"DIYCabin31\" 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