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05/04/2007 - 20:16

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Well I'm getting ready for my class next saturday (5/11) but I still had a question.

I really like the design of a prow-front log home with the large windows to let the sun in, however after looking at some blue prints from another thread, I noticed that noone had it on their blue prints. Is there a problem with doing a prow-front using the methods learned in class? I'm sure the large windows are expensive, but thats about the only reason I can think of to discourage anyone from building a prow-front. (but then again I haven't taken the class yet either!).

Could someone shed some light on this for me?
thanks,
Josh F.

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05/04/2007 - 20:30

GammaRae

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Um, hmm... a prow.

Really and truly you can do almost whatever you and want (assuming it's stamped by the engineer). That's the beauty of of the method.

It's just about difficulty and time.

Personally, I run in the opposite direction of prow fronts.

You shouldn't abandon your preferred design, but be prepared for your focuses to change after the class.

"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the World he didn't exist" - Verbal Kint "The Usual Suspects"

09/01/2007 - 22:30

rbuchanan_2

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Well put Gammarae!
I'd run too but if that has been a lifelong dream, then it is certainly do-able.
The windows aren't really a problem. I found a new 6' x 8' window...wood
frame, insulated, yadda, yadda.... Free of course. Also found some nice
insulated frameless windows that would fit nice in the peak of the gable.
I think they were abou 8' x 12' and $250 for both of them. Chances are your
dreams and designs will go through drastic changes by the time you finish
the class.

-Rick

What good fortune for those in power for people who do not think.
-Hitler

You're "paranoid" until something happens. After that, you were just "well prepared".

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