Building of a Tiny Solar Cabin – The Adirondack Mountain’s Western Foothills

 

Cleared a building site on 9 acres 2012

 

Built a 50′ fence 2013

 

Dug out 4′ footing holes and squared the frame 2014

 

Poured the pier supports and attached the frame to 10′ corner posts 2014

 

Floor joists and girder supports 2014

 

In order to protect from the Adirondack residents. Under the frame I attached first fencing then screening, then chicken wire 2014

 

Roxul insulation, vapor barrier, sub floor 2014

 

First wall 2014

 

Walls 2015

 

Walls 2015

 

1/2 loft and roof rafters 2015

 

Roof rafters 2015

 

Roof 2015

 

Steel roof, ridge vent and steel door 2015

 

Cedar shakes 2016

 

Windows and shakes 2016

 

2016

 

2016

 

Stairs 2015

 

Ladder stairs 2016

 

Sinks and a shower in a 5′ x  5′ bathroom 2016

 

2016

 

Bathroom 2016

 

Sheetrock 2016

 

14′ x 10′ deck 2016

 

Sean, John-Luke & Gunner on lunch 9am 2016

 

2016

2018

2019

2019

 

2022! Some updated picks from the last few years. After all, I spent a total of 4 Adirondack winters in this tiny cabin. Full time, totally off the grid. I don’t live here full-time anymore, but I’m still actively developing the property! I hope everyone who might read this is feeling well. 

 

 

June 2022