Wood Stain Siding

If you live on the East Coast and are interested in an economical, good looking structure with some of the best pricing I’ve seen for a basic camping cabin. You don’t need to look any further than Shawnee Structures, located in Bedford, Pennsylvania.

Owned and operated by Daryl and Rose Weaver and established in 1999, this is another small business, which gives very personalized service. Currently employing 10 people. Specializing in small sizes they are able to control the quality of each building.

There sizes range from 10 x 18 to 14 x 40 and prices range from $2,695 to $7,950 with a choice of barn style, camping cabin style or cottage style roofs and vinyl or wood siding.

Shawnee Structures also offers a log cabin style with sizes ranging from 12 x 18 to 22 x 48 and prices ranging from $7,870 to $42,595.

The only drawback I see with them is that you need to be on the East Coast in Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia to get one of these great little cabins.

Visit Shawnee Structures Website to learn more.

Vinyl Siding

Log Cabin

Shawnee Structures Cabin

Tim Gage of Cavco Park Home & Cabins located in Phoenix, AZ and whose company we mentioned in the Tiny Cottages to Go article written a few weeks ago states that they have received many inquiries from the Tiny House Blog readers and found the blog to be very informational. Tim says that Cavco has been manufacturing park models, cabins and small houses for many years. For the past few years we have ventured into the Green Building applications and materials.

Following is a list of items stating what green building techniques are per Building Green Inc. and the U.S. Green Building Council that are being used in the Green Cavco Cabin models:

Recycled tires and axles, I-beam manufactured from scrap, recycled steel. J M’s formaldehyde free fiberglass insulation, finger jointed 2 X 3’s and 2 X 4’s. Low VOC paints. Acrylic caulks. PEX water systems (recyclable with no solvent connections) (Litchfield and RV). DR 24 PVC and ABS drain lines (Durango and RV), less materials with recycled contents. OSB sheathing. Smart Side Siding. Cemplank siding. Rebond (recycled) carpet pad. Type 6 nylon carpet from Shaw. Gypsum panels (recycled paper). Energy Star appliances (most standard models and all up grades). Whole hose attic ventilation system (ventalaire 4). Title 24 lighting (Durango and RV option). Insulated windows (low e on some models both in recyclable aluminum and vinyl). Insulated fiberglass (50 year warranty) exterior entry doors. Water saver toilets, tub and shower diverters. Quick recovery water heaters and tank-less (gas and electric) option at both Durango and RV. Aluminum (recyclable) mini-blinds. Recyclable shower doors (listed in both publications). Concrete tile roofs (manufactured locally saving fuel to deliver). Congoleum vinyl flooring. Hamilton mud’s and joint compounds. LP radiant barrier OSB. Broan whole house venting system and “low sones quite fans”. Solar package (As Durango is proto typing). FSC grade stamped lumber (UFPI California division) AVAILABLE. JM’s no formaldehyde fiberglass insulation. Cellulose (recycled paper) insulation with Borax for flame retardants. Pressure balance tub/shower fixtures (anti-scald) are used in our IRC products.

Below are two pictures featuring the green cabins designed and available from Cavco Park Home & Cabins. Please visit their site to learn more about them.

MiniHome $119,000

Pre-fab retreats can be plucked down anywhere. Even in your own backyard. Cabin Fever, is a great article written by Lisa Selin Davis in the latest ReadyMade Magazine.

Lisa states the following in the article:

We don’t have to tell you that bigger isn’t always better. But a few extra square feet, in the form of a separate structure that lets you get away from it all? Where do we sign? Today, modular, kit, and prefab units are gaining traction-and being constructed in locales all around the world. And the best news of all. They’re actually affordable. Whether you prefer the industrial muscle of a shipping container or the sleek lines of a cabana to use as an instant studio, office, or escape-from-the-family hermitage, there are now several options on the market (some under $10,000 for 100 square feet). The kicker is the red tape. Some communities insist on minimum sizes for dwellings, or require permits if you add anything more than 100 square feet or with electricity to your property. To skirt the problem, many manufacturers are putting their properties on wheels or including self-contained energy systems-so you can stay off the grid and out of the local housing commission’s hair. We talked to a few designers of mini modulars, and their inhabitants, to get the scoop on small additions.

Lisa than writes several short stories with pictures of tiny prefabs that range in price from $119,000 down to about $1,700 do it yourself projects. Below are a few sample pictures of what you can expect in her article.

The Tiny House Blog has a few of these pre-fabs on the list to cover in more detail in future posts so stay tuned.

In the meantime go read this great article at ReadyMade Magazine.

HiveModular $15,000

Cabana $14,000

m-Finity $39,995

Do it Yourself around $1,700