GlennWest Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 As many know I am considering building small home on our property. Came across Lincoln Block. intrigued. Your thoughts. No sheetrock to hang. Easy to build. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Only downside I see is maintenance on the outside. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usbusin Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Is this the one, Glenn? https://lincolnblock.com/ Quote 2001 Freightliner FL70, Cat 3126b 300hp, 860 lb/ft, 6 speed manual Eaton/Fuller Motorhome body by Transport Designs (37 ft overall) Motorhome Specs and Pictures Our Music Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Yes Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Initially, I thought their prices were steep, but the finished building square footage pricing isn't out of line. The wall finishes might become tiring, but drywall is easily added. The exterior would be more expensive to change. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Yes going to due math. I intend to due wood inside and no drywall anyway. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) 24'X30' X8' $13380 blocks only. Add glue/caulking and spray foam. Need to get updated price but same building with 10' walls metal, concrete, 2 windows, 3 ft door $20,000. Still have to stud out for interior, spray foam, drywall or wood. Includes a 30' long porch also. Edited October 20, 2021 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) Cool, Lincoln logs on steroids. In 1968 I bought a 1,300 sq.ft. kit house for #13,xxx. Taking inflation over the past 53 years into account, IMO you are getting a reasonable deal. I wonder how the interior walls would look with composite wood flooring instead of the wood in their pictures? That would eliminate any finishing. Edited October 20, 2021 by Ray,IN Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 I didn't spend a lot of time on the web site but it looks doable. Would you then use trusses for the roof? Quote Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 14 minutes ago, Ray,IN said: Cool, Lincoln logs on steroids. In 1968 I bought a 1,300 sq.ft. kit house for #13,xxx. Taking inflation over the past 53 years into account, IMO you are getting a reasonable deal. I wonder how the interior walls would look with composite wood flooring instead of the wood in their pictures? That would eliminate any finishing. I would do concrete floor with floating tile and might use wood cedar look? Too much wood? Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 10 minutes ago, Randyretired said: I didn't spend a lot of time on the web site but it looks doable. Would you then use trusses for the roof? yes. They have a complete floor plan, windows, door roof complete 25X33'. Call it the Rambler. 2 bedroom. Not decided if I want 2 bedrooms. Sofa makes a doable bed. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Not to much wood for me, but I'm the outdoors type. I just looked at the website again and spotted one model with cedar planking inside, impressive. The bottom line is insuring DW likes everything too. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Ray,IN said: Not to much wood for me, but I'm the outdoors type. I just looked at the website again and spotted one model with cedar planking inside, impressive. The bottom line is insuring DW likes everything too. I do also. DW I believe likes it also. She loves wood. Their blocks are pine but a cedar stain would look great. I plan on tongue and groove ceiling. Edited October 21, 2021 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Ray,IN said: Cool, Lincoln logs on steroids That was my first thought. too. But Lincoln log kits came with roofing; this does not. This is only walls--the area between YOUR floor and YOUR roof. So you probably want to consider methods and costs for those as well. Otherwise, going back to playing with blocks could be fun. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 Since the inside and outside walls go up at the same time, how to you do electrical and plumbing? Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 I think that I'd have the same issues with that type construction that I have to the log home kits. With any wood exterior there is a lot of outside maintenance. Since that company has been in business for 7 years, I think that I would want to visit some of the first structures built from the blocks. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) Electrical I don't see a problem. One typically drills holes in studs. I would go up and over. More wire. I also think I would paint the outside. Believe that hold up better. But goggle says paint house every 5-7 years. Stain and seal might hold up just as good. I might talk myself out thinking about that. Edited October 21, 2021 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms60ocb Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 I like it. The true cost ??? when you tie everything down for for Hurricanes, Winds and Earth quakes. I had a house built with ICF (insulated Concrete Forms). It was the ICF construction from the basement footer to the roof truss. I was quiet and efficient heating and cooling. I was not quiet for an earth quakes in Southern Illinois. Would I do it again, yes in part. Definitely the basement but maybe only half the walls for the main level. Wood is less forgiving than concrete if you want to make a change. With the price of oil going up, the ICF blocks may not be affordable and wood products should be more stable in price. Clay Quote Clay & Marcie Too old to play in the snow Diesel pusher and previously 2 FW and small Class C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 I like it too. But in my 70's do I really want to be staining or painting my house? Think this is biggest concern. I really like the simplicity of the modular block build though. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 When I get on our property I will need a storage building. Think I will use Lincoln block for it. All the prefabbed sheds costly. Can make a first hand judgement then for house Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 2 hours ago, GlennWest said: When I get on our property I will need a storage building. Think I will use Lincoln block for it. All the prefabbed sheds costly. Can make a first hand judgement then for house I like that plan. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 Make sure you understand and have a good way to price all the materials. Also the Foundation and flooring requirements. You may find it hard to get a building permit and you will want to verify when the building inspector needs to come out at what stages of the build. They will probably need a good set of plans which includes all interior walls so verify who will provide those. Quote 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 Fairly easy in this part of Texas. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 Keep us posted and pics too when/if you do the shed. I was seriously interested in building one of these. Never did. https://earthshelteredtechnology.com/ Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 Building be fun to erect. Lego blocks. Loved them as a kid. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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