I hope this is in the right forum section...Warning this is going to be a broad question/probably broad answer type of post.
I have an old shack on some land I've been wanting to fix up for camping. No running water, no electricity. It is solid thanks to the masonry construction but needs some work. Attached is a photo.
I am pretty much a newbie when it comes to construction skills. With that said, I was a total newbie on cars a few years ago but a lot of reading, a lot of new tools, and forum advice helped me do a lot of work I didn't think I could on a car. So I'm down to try whatever on this shack, its just a shack after all, but if you think I am really getting over my head please let me know.
1. Roof - From what I heard this is a pretty hard job for a beginner. The roof does not leak in rain but a lot of the boards (including the framing) seems to have mold/mildew and/or wood damage - so I think an entire new roof with framing would be needed. Any estimate on cost and possible DIY? This is the one project that I am really hesitant to try to tackle by myself with one or two friends helping...I would love to put a metal roof on the shack but I would love to keep that old brick chimney up there too.
- By the way, if anyone knows about how much it would cost to redo that entire roof DIY and/or contractor price that would give me a ballpark starting point.
2. Windows and Door - The shack has 3 more windows like the one pictured and 1 door. Right now that wood just swings up to open up the window but I'd like to put real windows.
- Would I have to custom-make a frame to attach to the mason structure then put the window/door inside of it?
- Any good DIY with photos on how to frame? It doesn't look to hard for something basic like this shack, am I fooling myself?
I've read some books and some stuff online but it is not coming to me as easily as working on cars for some reason. Maybe I'm looking for some motivation or direction or someone to talk some sense into me here...thanks
I have an old shack on some land I've been wanting to fix up for camping. No running water, no electricity. It is solid thanks to the masonry construction but needs some work. Attached is a photo.
I am pretty much a newbie when it comes to construction skills. With that said, I was a total newbie on cars a few years ago but a lot of reading, a lot of new tools, and forum advice helped me do a lot of work I didn't think I could on a car. So I'm down to try whatever on this shack, its just a shack after all, but if you think I am really getting over my head please let me know.
1. Roof - From what I heard this is a pretty hard job for a beginner. The roof does not leak in rain but a lot of the boards (including the framing) seems to have mold/mildew and/or wood damage - so I think an entire new roof with framing would be needed. Any estimate on cost and possible DIY? This is the one project that I am really hesitant to try to tackle by myself with one or two friends helping...I would love to put a metal roof on the shack but I would love to keep that old brick chimney up there too.
- By the way, if anyone knows about how much it would cost to redo that entire roof DIY and/or contractor price that would give me a ballpark starting point.
2. Windows and Door - The shack has 3 more windows like the one pictured and 1 door. Right now that wood just swings up to open up the window but I'd like to put real windows.
- Would I have to custom-make a frame to attach to the mason structure then put the window/door inside of it?
- Any good DIY with photos on how to frame? It doesn't look to hard for something basic like this shack, am I fooling myself?
I've read some books and some stuff online but it is not coming to me as easily as working on cars for some reason. Maybe I'm looking for some motivation or direction or someone to talk some sense into me here...thanks
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