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Knowing family in N.E. where it rains, and snows quite a bit and remains damp for most of the year (ponds) the construction type doesn't seem to be deficient in
by pizzetta 10y ago
Knowing family in N.E. where it rains, and snows quite a bit and remains damp for most of the year (ponds) the construction type doesn't seem to be deficient in that sense. They are however, not the same construction as older house from 1800s, early 1900s --but those too have their issues with very irregular construction. Things which would not be allowed today (narrow staircases, irregular architecture and of course, no accommodation for modern plumbing or electricity).
- phil21 10y agoI've pondered where you even start today if you want to build an 1800's style "built to last" home that ignores cost, and focuses both on longevity and ease of maintenance. With some modern design concepts (e.g. leaving plenty of plenum for unanticipated future cabling/plumbing needs) I think you could come up with a very pleasant place to live, just at probably quadruple the price. Is anyone building stuff like this today? Or would this have to be some extremely custom stuff you need to research and act as a contractor managing a bunch of subcontractors?
- sigstoat 10y ago> I've pondered where you even start today if you want to build an 1800's style "built to last" home... > Is anyone building stuff like this today? can it even be done while satisfying modern building codes and energy efficiency requirements?
- Spooky23 10y agoPost and beam construction is the way to go for that type of house. Cost is about 1.75x the average home. They are built all of the time. Invest in good windows, metal roof, and good drainage and the house will be around 200 years from now. The farmers I worked for as a teenager revovated their Dutch built barn (ca. 1660) into a home. The secret is keeping the water out.