Building the Bungalow part 2 & playing the Farewell Fiddle 

Thankyou so much, Shelley. It is a far better building than these little storage sheds folks are converting. We looked at them, and the price tag, and figured we could do better from scratch. So glad you enjoyed our video.

That is awful kind, Jim --I am not a great player. Thanks for the kind words.

Thankyou, you are very kind. Arched buildings are pretty wonderful. The gothic arch is easy to construct and very cost effective. I spent a total of $7000 for the complete bungalow, including flooring, cabinets....everything, even the kitchen.

Where did You buy the Kit?

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Thanks so much!

Thanks, brother!

Thankyou!

I understand your concern. I imagine it's hard to tell from a crummy video, but there is more than adequate venting. I have built many homes, and this one was tested by removing roofing sheets after 2 years to examine how it had done. It has been up for 6 years and has performed flawlessly. There is very little I would change in the design.

Haha!! Thanks!

Thankyou!

Thanks-- you're too kind :)

Thanks, Will! We have lived in the Bungalow....for..over a year now and it HAS been pretty terrific all in all. If I did it again, I'd add 4', but if I did that, I probably wouldn't have started building another house!

That’s great! Do you mean that you would add 4’ to the width?

@@willm5814 Yup. 4' wider and 4' longer would make it a decent permanent home with 3 br's. The loft could realistically be divided into 2 kids rooms, and a closet could be added downstairs. Total cost FINISHED was $7000. I think adding a few feet would add $1-2000 and really be worth it.

Thanks again Jon - to create something like that for less $10,000 in Materials sounds incredible! Hmmm just need to find a nice piece of land...

@@w.mckintymckinty6062 You'll fimd something. I highly recommend the newspaper and Craigslist first. Once a realtor gets hold of it....price skyrockets. I have found land for $3500-5000.

Thankyou. Lived there for 2 years and loved it!

Thankyou--- I am blessed to be doing this. It was not easy, honestly, and shook things up. Thanks for the big compliment!

I just went on your gothic arch cabin Ilike your Fiddle I"ed like to know what size it is

It is a full sized violin --- 4/4 Guarneri pattern, 31mm sides, I believe.

Age is just a thing! I'm 62, a woman and I plan on doing this! With a lot of help, of course! Enjoy life while you can, don't worry about your age.

You can do it, for sure. Take one step at a time. The bungalow is really taking shape now-- I look forward to posting the next video!

:) Thanks

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Tried that! The steel was too thick for that to work. Thanks so much for the tip, though!

Lol, Jimmy! Thankyou!

Great comment! Thanks!

This steel is too heavy for that! Done that before...what a racket!!!

Haha....actually I have a long extension ladder. It's just the curve of the arch. If the ladder is longer, it sticks up into space!

Thanks!

This is a 16' x 20' building. The steel roofing is 21' long. The ceiling height inside is 13' 6" Total expenditure including siding is about $3500.

Yes--they are here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-B0lLH55KQho.html 2' apart.

MISTELEO goy it --- Ashokan Farewell

Nope. I was making thsee structures long before they came out with their (super expensive) metal version.

@@grandpasmountain I just watched a documentary on the "Tiny House Expedition" channel about the tiny house villages they were building in Seattle and other Washington cities. I was thinking an 8x12 arched cabin would cost about the same as a converted shed but would look homier. This would be better. They could get crews together to build these, with your permission of course.

@@mishawakapost2681 If you diligently search, you will find that back in the 70's there was a call for engineers to design low cost, durable housing. One of the original ideas was the gothic arch structures. These came from the design of the hay barns in Norway. They held up better aerodynamically to high winds and the arch afforded considerably more storage space. I got into building full-sized wood airplanes and you'll notice the arch itself is 2 "wing ribs" joined at the top. Look at a picture of a wing rub from a Wright Bros era plane. I used that structure, which I was familiar with, to build a lightweight, strong and inexpensive building that could house 4 people comfortably... And so it did for nearly 3 years!

Spar Varnish is excellent.....I have not perfected coloring it (why do we color violins anyway?!?) It is available anywhere. Shellac adds color and depth, dries in 20 minutes and is always repairable because alchohol dissolves it. I love the smell of varnish....I love the finish of shellac.

Thanks for your response! I would like to add that I appreciated your comments a video or two ago about the value of church family and listening to God's voice! God bless you in your adventure!

Thanks, Kerry-- we have found a wonderful church family here, too, and are very thankful!

Hello, Ron. Thanks. If you click on my channel and look up under "playlists", you'll see the first video where I began the gothic arches and a clear explanation how to make them It is very strong and cost effective. Better than steel, imo. If you need more questions answered, just holler!

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There is an air gap and vents at the bottom, as well as a ridge vent.

Grazie!

idk but it looks a bit like these except the frame looks to be wood instead of steel: archedcabins.com/index.html

No, not at all. Very happy with it so far!

The Bungalow is my own design. The basic shell costs about $2000. If you'd like to build your own, I'll answer questions you have.

Ordinary fiberglass insulation. On the bottom of the floor, under the floor joists, I attached 1/4" blue foam board to keep the fiberglass up and discourage critters.

большое спасибо, мой друг!!

The acoustics are great right now. If you needed a backyard studio for cheap, this would be great!

That is a very valid question-- In short, no. I have built houses with sure metal roofs before....lived in one for 15 years. There is a good 1" gap between the insulation and the steel and pretty decent venting. As long as there is good air flow, it should be just fine.

Did you use plans or just say what the heck and built it

Short answer -- "no" I built houses, too. The vapor barrier is the kraft facing on the insulation. There is an air gap between the fiberglass and steel with adequate venting. The steep rake prevents condensation from accumulating and dripping onto the insulation. Going on year 3 and even after removing steel panels to inspect, I have to say this little building is amazing.

@@grandpasmountain thanks i was just curious

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Sorry -- Its "hidden" with the last video on making a fiddle: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-B0lLH55KQho.html No kit-- the bungalow is my design :)

Hi Tony. This cabin is 16' wide and 20' long and the peak is 15' up. Interior ceiling height is less, obviously, but gives me a 7' ceiling down and 6' 3" ceiling up in the loft. Thanks for the kind words. This cabin has worked out really well and heats fine with a single electric radiator that cost $35.

@@grandpasmountain Sounds great Jon...Thanks for the information I saw the finished video.. and looks amazing.. well done and spacious

@@MASTERU487 if you need any more information just ask! I am sitting out on the deck right now roasting coffee!

@@grandpasmountain Thanks Jon, Im now calculating materials to maybe a 14 W x 16 L and maybe 12H. Undecided if add OSB 7/16 outside over 1/2 radiant barrier rigid insulation and metal at the end. I don't know if its too much. Im in West Texas..so dry desert with 110f summers . But Im surprised you mention the way you did it with the metal outside and then fiber insulation is working great for you. Its great information. also LESS material costs $$. What do you think?

@@MASTERU487 Honestly-- you won't really save going smaller, and you'll reduce the loft. The osb is not needed...and a BEAR to bend-- good luck. Use white metal roofing to reflect the sun. The 3 1/2" fiberglass works great and there is enough airflow that condensation has not happened. I have pulled a piece of the roofing off to inspect and all looks great. If I did it again, I'd go 20' wide and 24' long and that would give a spacious MBR, a closet and a better dining area -- not to mention the loft could be divided into 2 sleeping areas.

What was locally available --- not my favorite -- southern yellow pine.

We had a storm and got a foot of snow a few weeks ago. No snow on the roof. I built a test building when I lived in northern NH and we had 5' of snow in the ground. The shape of the arch will not allow snow build up.

Not stupid, Gary--- Windows! One in loft, one in BR.

Doors work a lot better for escape than windows

Thanks, Bev. I'm sorry-- it's in the Bungalow playlist on my channel....and is the same as the last video of my Farewell Fiddle. I'm kind of spontaneous and didn't know I was going to do a series of videos!!

Here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-B0lLH55KQho.html

It's 14' tall outside, and a little over 13' tall inside. Thanks :)

@@grandpasmountain Thanks.

Where is it missing from? All Kraft faced insulation.

Hello, Maxx. 16' x 20' worked GREAT. If I did it again, and knew I'd be there for a few years, I'd go 20x24 and gain a larger MBR, a closet and a little more kitchen/ dining area. The loft would be huge and could be divided into 2 rooms potentially.

Под профиль надо подкладывать, а то в дождь с ума можно сойти!!!

А может им нравится стук дождя?

I'm a father of 7...... Stuff happens.... ;)

Why? Define "stick building"

I'm sorry. If you check my playlists you'll get it.... I combined 2.... I don't do this professionally and kinda wing it :)

Hey, this here Yankee is working on it, brother!

6 years of success. Not my first experimental building, by far!

The word “bungalow” derives from the Hindustani word “bangala,” meaning “belonging to Bengal.” Bungalow houses were first constructed in Bengal, India in the mid-nineteenth century. At the time, India was under British rule and the ambassadors who traveled there sought to design an informal, easily-constructed rest house to use during their visits. This is an easily constructed home for rest and relaxation.

Thanks!!