First Class in 2015, any of you going?

**DanBlue** · 10-30-2014, 12:36 PM

I just received a call back from the city of Florence's code guy...really nice fellow. You can build and live in something as small as a 12x12 here in Florence NY...As well, I explained the whole LHBA thing to him..he was very positive about it all! I explained that I would likely build an 18x18 to start, and I will for certain buy the 18x18 cabin plans when I attend the seminar in February..He told me there is no need for any engineering plans, but to just make sure that the plans are clearly detailed, etc...He told me the story of his brother building a true log cabin a few years back and that it is simply fantastic, so I believe I have found a winner in purchasing my land the Tug Hill region of NY!!

I can have electric run to this structure, and have the well drilled, etc...there's really no road blocks as to where I can build within the land, etc...he said that the one HUGE benefit to the Tug Hill region is the fact that the area is unusually blessed with miles of aquifers, and wells are never a problem...50'-100' deep is the average...

He told me that if I choose to build a larger cabin later on, I can turn this 18x18 cabin into a "work shed" (it will be a guest house) and there's no issues whatsoever! This is great!

This sounds like it's going to be a very simple deal as far as codes goes..I fell better and better about our choice for land all the time!

**donjuedo** · 10-30-2014, 01:38 PM

I like it!

**StressMan79** · 10-30-2014, 05:11 PM

Good luck on premade plans of that size. Think they have 30, 35, and 40 fters. But, you have full rights to the plans, so you can modify as you see fit.

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**rreidnauer** · 10-30-2014, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by DanBlue

He told me that if I choose to build a larger cabin later on, I can turn this 18x18 cabin into a "work shed" (it will be a guest house) and there's no issues whatsoever! This is great!

If you will have a septic system, be sure to plan sizing for both builds.

**DanBlue** · 10-30-2014, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by StressMan79

Good luck on premade plans of that size. Think they have 30, 35, and 40 fters. But, you have full rights to the plans, so you can modify as you see fit.

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I read on an old post here yesterday that LHBA has a set of plans for an 18x18....perhaps I'm wrong, but I swore I saw that...anyone have any insight?

Thanks!

**TAB** · 10-31-2014, 10:06 AM

I believe the smallest shed prints are 14.5x14.5. I took the time to ad the link, but realized its on the members side. They'll go over available sizes in class.

Maybe you could go with the shed dimensions, or as previosly stated, use the existing and draft them to your needs.

**DanBlue** · 10-31-2014, 03:45 PM

Perfect! Thank you kindly Tab!

I would safely assume they have a smallish set of plans with small loft in-between the size of a shed and small cabin..or an 18x18..I hope so.

Be well!

**TAB** · 10-31-2014, 08:19 PM

Next up is 28x28 (garage), then 30, 35, and 40x.

**Deedee** · 11-05-2014, 04:25 AM

Booked my accommodation now, so its getting serious!

I have been asked to get autographs from the guys in my brothers fave show, Pawnstars, so I might end up lost in the desert lol Have also been told several friends and family want me to put money in the slot machines and bring home a big Vegas jackpot! somehow I think the last place I will have the energy to be after each class is a casino

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