Alaska Cabin Build (Planning Thread)

I wouldn't ask a bunch of people in NC for advice about building a house in Alaska. I would ask people in Alaska.
 
Fabrik8 said:
Single story or two story? A two story will usually be more efficient per square foot in terms of surface-area-to-volume ratio than a single story, so usually lower heat loss, also less cost in truss and roof area and attic insulation. There are trade-offs there though, like boring looking houses.
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Two story. Simple and boring. Lol

@Mac5005 yes! Read it first right and commented ya! Thanks for the other link. Very invaluable.

@C.Berry there will be extra room and any nc4x4 member would of course be welcome anytime.
 
ckruzer said:
Two story. Simple and boring. Lol

@Mac5005 yes! Read it first right and commented ya! Thanks for the other link. Very invaluable.

@C.Berry there will be extra room and any nc4x4 member would of course be welcome anytime.
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Good I’ll be coming up from end of June till mid August or whenever the salmon run drys up


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Spent 2 years total working up there between Anchorage and Fairbanks and really enjoyed most of the time up there except this time of year. I like southern AK much better than where Nick is talking about building mainly due to the climate and terrain. I have literally went fishing and gotten tired of taking them off the hook I caught so many so fast.
 
obullfish said:
Spent 2 years total working up there between Anchorage and Fairbanks and really enjoyed most of the time up there except this time of year. I like southern AK much better than where Nick is talking about building mainly due to the climate and terrain. I have literally went fishing and gotten tired of taking them off the hook I caught so many so fast.
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But the good news is that Delta is like 2 hours away, and Valdez 5ish and Anchorage 6ish. Valdez is an awesome place to camp and fish.
 
ckruzer said:
But the good news is that Delta is like 2 hours away, and Valdez 5ish and Anchorage 6ish. Valdez is an awesome place to camp and fish.
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Been there done all that Copper River Reds is where it’s at. When we weren’t working, hunting, or fishing we spent a lot of time drinking. Hung out at The Elf’s Den, The Speedway, The Badger Den, The Blue Loon, The Howling Dog. Let me know if I can help you along the way.
 
Mac5005 said:
Before this thread I had never thought about the aspects of building in extreme cold/arctic. Definitely sparked my curiosity with it.

The part that I would never had thought of is heating elements on the sewer drain, septic tank, and drain field.

Done wrong that could turn into a real shitty situation.

Knee slap
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Lol. No kidding. Its alot to consider. A lot of info to consult over.
 
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