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Comment on Modeling a shipping container by kyle

kyle — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:17:00 +0000

Yes, I am working on that. I will let you know when I figure some things out.

Comment on Modeling a shipping container by Derrick

Derrick — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:02:16 +0000

OK. Now you are scaring me!
Good news regarding the local source for the containers. As per our discussion, the most important factor in building today is building envelope. I see this as a definite challenge for the container home in our climate, but challenges are exciting.

Comment on Modeling a shipping container by kyle

kyle — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:22:42 +0000

I told my kids that should build it with all the colours to give the LEGO look. They said that would be a great idea, but I would have to make all the bumps.

Comment on Building a Shipping Container Home in Winnipeg by kyle

kyle — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:27:22 +0000

Thanks Yolande. I appreciate your input.
One of the reasons I kept the wall between the stairs and dining area is that I want to preserve the structural integrity of the house as much as possible. Anytime I remove a wall or section of a wall, I need to reinforce that area and it can get expensive.
There are many technologies I would like to use that may lead to limited potential sales of the house. Composting toilets are one. I think it would scare many people off. However, it could definitely be an option.
A couple of other things I am thinking of doing would be to use solar panels, make extensive use of materials being removed from the containers, and to source materials reclaimed from the area. Even better if the infill project were to begin as a tear-down and I could make use of the materials in the old structure.

Comment on Building a Shipping Container Home in Winnipeg by Yolande

Yolande — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:06:08 +0000

My comments are really about the layout rather than any green technologies. Basically, everything I know about already seems to be included - other than perhaps composting toilets but I think the space available precludes that in any case.
The basic layout is much like the Victoria terrace cottage I lived in when I lived in the UK. Living space and kitchen downstairs with bathroom(s) and bedrooms upstairs. On the ground floor I would recommend looking at not having the wall separating the dining room from the stairs. I don’t know the hallway adds anything in terms of usable space and if there are guests the larger area might be nice. On the second floor I would play with the dual bathroom setup to try giving a shower to master suite and having the full bath in the family bathroom.
The other thing I would want to look at would be the situation of the lot where the house is located. As this is a long, skinny house there are a lot of windows on the side walls. Depending on the house’s location and distance to the neighbours these may not all be desirable.
The terrace cottage I lived in was a two-up/two down and approximately 600 sq. ft. in total so there’s definitely more space with two container concept. The setup at my place was entry into the living space with the bottom of the stairs about 10 feet away. The kitchen and the back door were the second room taking up the back third. Up the stairs there was a landing with a bedroom at the front of the house and another at the back with the bathroom between the two. The proposed layout reminded me of it enough I wanted to comment.

Comment on Building a Shipping Container Home in Winnipeg by kyle

kyle — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:42:31 +0000

Let me know of any “green” technologies or ideas that you think would be a valuable addition to a home of this nature.

Comment on More on Home Valuation Code of Conduct by Brenton

Brenton — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 03:30:26 +0000

Keep up the good work.

Comment on Contract Bonds - Part 3 of 3 by kyle

kyle — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:36:50 +0000

Thank you Blake and Josh for taking the time to comment and debate the issues in this post. A competitive spirit is great, I just want to avoid the argument getting out of hand. I believe this horse has been beaten to death.

Kyle Edginton

Comment on Contract Bonds - Part 3 of 3 by Josh Kayser

Josh Kayser — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:44:44 +0000

Writing articles to get Google adwords exposure? How exactly does an article the blog of someone else increase my adwords exposure? I am here to educate the consumer. Much like yourself and your site.

Thank you for your concern but yes I do have ample experience in the Surety industry. Also, Mr Shecklam, the offer always stands if you want to talk Surety outside of the comforts and cloak of a computer monitor and the internet.

So, is your name really Blake Sheckman?

Again, I thank you for your concern and sincere care for the education of the consumer on the world of Surety Bonds.

Josh Kayser
josh@suretybonds.com

Comment on Contract Bonds - Part 3 of 3 by Blake Sheckmen

Blake Sheckmen — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:19:21 +0000

The comment about how the site improvement bond market improving caught my eye since nothing could be farther from the truth.

There have been a flurry of surety “experts” writing articles to get Google adwords exposure as of recent. Anyone within the industry can see these guys coming a mile away, but it makes for a lot of misinformation online.

Glad to see you edited the article.

So, do you really have surety experience?