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Re: new house [okko1]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Aug 25, 2007 (7:24 am)
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Replying to: okko1 (Aug 24, 2007 6:42 pm)
tell it to the poor people in foreclosure 
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Oddly enough
by pf_flyer HOST
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Aug 25, 2007 (8:16 am)
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I have a couple of opinions on those poor souls on the Alternate Route today 
The phrase, "you reap what you sow" comes to mind
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- #34 of 101
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stormy weather
by okko1
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Sep 02, 2007 (7:21 pm)
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still watching the construction of the new one after the demolition of the old one. the builder chose the option of no basement. but did include safe room in the house. this will save much agravation in the future as this house is at the bottom of the hill. 
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Re: stormy weather [okko1]
by sky23213
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Sep 04, 2007 (10:21 am)
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Replying to: okko1 (Sep 02, 2007 7:21 pm)
If you get more than one Tornado warning per season, concrete basement is a good thing to consider. Would you elaborate on the safe room though?
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If the kids ever move out, I'm considering one of these!
by KarenS HOST
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Sep 04, 2007 (10:41 am)
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http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/houses.htm
I particularly like the B-52 Bungalow.
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Re: If the kids ever move out, I'm considering one of these! [KarenS]
by steve_ HOST
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Sep 04, 2007 (11:03 am)
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Replying to: KarenS (Sep 04, 2007 10:41 am)
This one matches your smart car better.
I'm on the lookout for a great deal on some greenhouse fabric myself.
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Re: stormy weather [sky23213]
by okko1
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Sep 04, 2007 (3:23 pm)
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Replying to: sky23213 (Sep 04, 2007 10:21 am)
this is a room that in this area is built for storm protection. these are often included in homes as part of the basement foundation structure. and may very in size but will always have a few thing the same like 6in. thick concrete walls and will have a concrete lid or ceiling. the one in the little house currently under construction is 6ft. deep 4ft. wide. and 7ft. tall. the measurements are all from inside the box. it will be fitted with a steel door and anchored frame. these are often concealed by more attractive finishes. it will also have a fresh air supply and battery operated light. these rooms tend to vary in size this one is typical for a small patio home. if it is part of the foundation,that is to say in the basement often these will be part of a large stoop area of the front or rear porches. and maybe 20ft. long and 15ft. wide with up to a 10ft. ceiling.
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Re: stormy weather [okko1]
by sky23213
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Sep 06, 2007 (11:44 am)
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Replying to: okko1 (Sep 04, 2007 3:23 pm)
Thank You for the detailed explanation! It was pretty interesting. My initial impression was that your safe room is not part of the basement, that's why asked. We plan to do something similar when we finish our basement, but for now it serves the purpose, having concrete walls and being under grade. We will probably put a wall protecting the safe area from the walk-out door/window. Unfortunately, concrete ceiling is, from my understanding, a pretty difficult/expensive option at this point, so we should hope the I-beams hold if the worst happens.
And, of course, our next house will be brick, although that's pretty rare here. And quite expensive.
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Re: stormy weather [sky23213]
by jipster
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Sep 06, 2007 (1:46 pm)
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Replying to: sky23213 (Sep 06, 2007 11:44 am)
And quite expensive(brick)
I recall "build with brick" radio commercials several years ago saying it was only 5% more expensive to build with brick. Maybe, they were speaking of the actual building materials and not including labor?
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Re: stormy weather [jipster]
by pf_flyer HOST
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Sep 06, 2007 (4:02 pm)
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Replying to: jipster (Sep 06, 2007 1:46 pm)
Don't you just love advertising?? 
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