2010 Fish House Build

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

Here is just a quick post on the 2nd house I built last winter:

Frame

Floor Plywood On

Getting the Walls in Place

Close Up

Framing is Done

First Piece of Siding in Place

More Siding

Outside is Done

[Finlander]

Nice job man! Looks like the hydraulic makes it easy to lower and raise.

That's what I would like rather than the cable/pulley system.

[landscaper]

What size and where did you get the frame from??

(sorry if you already said)

thanks

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

The 2nd one was an 8x14 + 3'-v from Shack Rack.

[low277]

Are you happy with the Crestline windows? Much problem with condensation?

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

They seem to work good. I used a different brand in my last house that frosted up badly, but they were a little bit cheaper, and I had an un-vented heater. Hard to say if it is the Crestline windows, the forced air furnace, or a combination of both that make this better. No frost or condensation, up to -25ish last winter.

[redhooks]

Awesome house, thanks for sharing its a great resource for first timers like myself. Your roof looks flat,is it? I'm wondering about runoff and snow buildup. Thanks agaian for sharing your expertise.

[MJ1657]

I left my 6x8 spear house on the lake all winter. I have a rubber roof just like that and never had to brush it off.

I was worried about it but the snow never stuck to it.

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

Flat roof. It is like a giant rubber (glove) over the top of the house. It really can't leak, and no water can build up. Any snow would either blow off on the lake or going down the road, or melt due to being black.

[redhooks]

Perfect makes building easier as well. Big thanks!

[landscaper]

any update

[FishermanD]

What kind of rubber do you use for a roof? I have an 8x12 wood fish house and there was some warping on the inner paneling last year. I was told to put a rubber roof on. Any pointers would help me out greatly. Thanks.

[MJ1657]

What kind of rubber do you use for a roof? I have an 8x12 wood fish house and there was some warping on the inner paneling last year. I was told to put a rubber roof on. Any pointers would help me out greatly. Thanks.

The save big money store has the rubber roofing. You will need that, glue, and the nailing strips.

Put the membrane on the roof, fold it in half and apply the glue with a paint roller onto the plywood. Flip the folded part onto the glue and do the same for the other side. Work out any air bubbles with a brush. Pull it tight and install nailing strips.

It's very easy to install.

[Gordie]

What kind of rubber do you use for a roof? I have an 8x12 wood fish house and there was some warping on the inner paneling last year. I was told to put a rubber roof on. Any pointers would help me out greatly. Thanks.

The warpping of the panneling could be from lack of circulation in the house or sometimes most of the time the panneling is a cheaper brand and it will warp no matter what. putting a rubber roof on will not solve Circulation/moister problems and it may even make matters worse.

How is the roof on your house now? Does it leak? if the roof is good You might not want to waste your money on a a rubber roof but rather venting may all you need.

Hope this helps

[FishermanD]

Yeah it does, thanks guys.

[Larry3760]

how did you run your lp lines from outside to in, and what did you use to go to each appliance?

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

Hopefully I'm not doing something I shouldn't, but this house is for sale over in the HSO Classifieds 2010 Fish House Build

Trying to make room for the 2012 Fish House Build which will be starting soon, so I am literally GIVING this away at the asking price.

[BLACKJACK]

Lip Ripper, your ad doesn't say what size your house is, thought I'd pass it onto a friend of mine...

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

Oops! It's 8x12 + 3' v

[redrider]

Lip Ripper, what is the silver stuff in pic around your door

Framing ? Is that some kind of sealing tape or what ?

Also are you using 1 1/2 studs and 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 around doors,

Windows & corners ?

Do you nail or glue your windows in ? I was just thinking

that maybe the nail heads would be an issue when you put

the siding on is all .

[redrider]

I should be more specific , 2x2s which are 1 1/2" or are you

Ripping 2x4,s so you have actual 2" walls ? Then furring out

Around doors,windows ? Also do you just use 2x4's for your roof ?

and 3/8" ply under rubber ? Your houses look great I'm getting

Ready to start my next one I'm debating whether to buy

a trailer or build my own I have the shop tools etc. to do this

But I also know I cannot buy steel for the $ some of these

Shops get it for so time & materials I may be better off just

Buying that part . My only concern is that they All look tounge light

to me. What's your thought on that ?

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

It is window wrap which I wrapped the studs in, just in case some moisture would happen to work it's way in there.

Any reference to 2x2's are 2x4 ripped in half. Full 2x4's were installed in the corners, and around windows and doors.

Windows are screwed in.

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

2x4s for the roof, and 3/8" plywood.

I don't know that you'll be able to save any money by building your own frame. Possibly on a crank down, but on the hydraulic, there is a lot of "stuff" that needs to be made for everything to work. I don't have the desire or the time to try to save a few $ on the frame. There are too many places where 'stuff' can happen, creating a life-long nightmare.

I would recommend talking with your frame builder about your layout, expected final weight and materials, prior to ordering your frame. This will all come into play with your axle location.

My new frame will be an Ice Assault 8x20 tandem with 3' V. I have spent a bunch of time on the phone and visiting with Clint and he's been fantastic to work with. His finished houses are unbelievable! It sounds like I'll be ready to start mine sometime in May. Can't wait!

[redrider]

Do you use regular 3/4" thick t&g paneling or something

Thinner , lighter ? It sure does look nice but must get

Pretty heavy . I also see your thinking about a yetti .

Do you think the aluminum trailer will hold up ?

[Eric_Kruger]

Let me know when you get your new frame, Im right in town and would like to take a look at one of the ice assault frames. they look really nice and wanna see one in person before I look into buying.