Road costing advise or opinions!

woodlandfarms · Mar 26, 2009

What is the container for? Sorry, must have missed the post...

SamWalton · Mar 27, 2009

Our new sea container will provide secure storage during the build and beyond.

MarkV · Mar 27, 2009

You have made big progress Sam! I look forward to watching the build. Reminds me of when we built our place in the mountains.

MarkV

SamWalton · Apr 4, 2009

Yesterday we went to Wheeler Metals in Muskogee, OK to purchase the rebar needed for our footings and slabs. Our builder Terra-Dome will build the superstructure from the footing to the roof. Because it's a buyer's market and I was purchasing 7200 feet of rebar and other high dollar things, I was able to demand deep discounts on much of the items. I calculated our saving to be close to $500. I was considering purchasing a Hobart 10,000 watt generator welder but opted for the Lincoln Ranger 250 GXT. I paid $275 more but since this dealer was out of the city I saved $130 on just the tax. So I only paid a $150 more for a way better generator and the welder's can never be compared. At Lincoln they are experts in designing and manufacturing only welding equipment and well Hobart has their hands in everything. I am glad I paid the few extra bucks.

I should have made two trips because that load was close to 10k. I was forced to drive 45 MPH most of the way and had no problems. I am sure our jeep was pleased when we removed the rebar. After we gather a few more things we will begin building our footings.

mjncad · Apr 5, 2009

That is one nice welder you bought. Will you keep the container once the house is done?

SamWalton · Apr 5, 2009

mjncad said:
That is one nice welder you bought. Will you keep the container once the house is done?

Yes, the container is for keeps. We could has rented but you can't beat the secure storage. It will always be nice having 2700 cubic feet of dry storage plus it will be the tractors home after we are moved in.

Jklatham · Apr 8, 2009

How much does a container like that run and where can you get them?

SamWalton · Apr 8, 2009

Jklatham said:
How much does a container like that run and where can you get them?

The containers are around 2K plus shipping, which can be costly.

SamWalton · Apr 17, 2009

This will be my final post beyond responses to this thread. We have completed our driveway and installed three gates to secure the area. We also installed "No Hunting", "No Trespassing" signs, multiple cameras and a 40 foot high cube sea container for secure storage. We are ready for the next phase, which is to install footings and the Terra-Dome concrete super structure. We will begin a new thread on the home build. Thanks for all you assistance and opinions.