Cabinets and insulation for unfinished ice houses??

[BLACKJACK]

Insulation:

Was looking at some ice houses last weekend (see my other post) and one thing that I noticed was that the floors were uninsulated, they were just treated plywood with carpeting on them. Is it worth the time and expense to have spray foam sprayed underneath? Will spray foam hold up if its not covered?

Cabinets:

Was looking at the possibiltiy of finishing off the inside myself and when I start looking at the range tops and stoves, I don't see anyplace where they sell the cabinets to slide them into, any ideas or sources?

[Walleye Guy]

Check out Builders Material Warehouse in Eagan for the cabinets. Its also know as Cannon Recovery if you do a web search. They have tons of kitchen and bath cabinets at extremely discounted prices. Overstocks, returns, odds & ends etc. If you cannot find something there suitable for a fish house your are way too picky IMO!

[jigginjerk]

Sprayed my floor two years ago and am very happy that I did. The floor stays nice and warm. I bought a kit from a company in plymouth, I forget the name. As long as you use closed cell foam it will stand up very well. Mine looks new yet. It also seals up the plywood and keeps it from rotting. As far as the cabinets go I just used the unfinished oak ones at maynards.

[LightningBG]

Cabinets:

Was looking at the possibiltiy of finishing off the inside myself and when I start looking at the range tops and stoves, I don't see anyplace where they sell the cabinets to slide them into, any ideas or sources?

If you are just looking at a top mounted range, you'll need a generic cabinet and then cut the countertop to fit the appliance.

If you want an oven inset in the front, then you're probably gonna have to custom build something or have it built. (a furnace could also go in a custom cabinet)

[traveler]

I just bought an Alumalite from jay Solderbloom...came with a spray foamed floor. I don't see how it can't be a good thing.

[BLACKJACK]

I just bought an Alumalite from jay Solderbloom...came with a spray foamed floor. I don't see how it can't be a good thing.

I'm sure spray foaming the floor will help keep it warmer, I was just wondering if it would hold up to the weather and road grime after a number of years...

[BLACKJACK]

Sprayed my floor two years ago and am very happy that I did. The floor stays nice and warm. I bought a kit from a company in plymouth, I forget the name. As long as you use closed cell foam it will stand up very well. Mine looks new yet. It also seals up the plywood and keeps it from rotting. As far as the cabinets go I just used the unfinished oak ones at maynards.

jiggin, what kind of a kit was this?? Just cans of foam??? I was thinking about contacting a company that spray foams houses....

[BLACKJACK]

Check out Builders Material Warehouse in Eagan for the cabinets. Its also know as Cannon Recovery if you do a web search. They have tons of kitchen and bath cabinets at extremely discounted prices. Overstocks, returns, odds & ends etc. If you cannot find something there suitable for a fish house your are way too picky IMO!

I'm not that picky, I'm just surprised that the companies that sell the stoves don't have a cabinet to go with it. The fish house supply companies have bunks, tables, table/bunk combos, just thought they would cabinets too. I guess a trip to Menards is going to be necessary.

Question in my mind is the best way to cut down the cabinet and still support the stove??? Guess I'll have to look closer the next time I get into a fishhouse that has one.

[efgh]

Unclaimed freight would be a good place to look for any type of stove cabinets or any items needed for a fishouse.

[LightningBG]

Question in my mind is the best way to cut down the cabinet and still support the stove??? Guess I'll have to look closer the next time I get into a fishhouse that has one.

Just so we're clear here. Are we talking about a stove (top mount) or an oven/stove combo?

[BLACKJACK]

Oven/stove combo.

[Grainbelt]

Blackjack, have you heard of the Kreg Jig? You could make your own cabinets and it is pretty simple with this tool. I used one on the last build.

[PurpleFloyd]

I would ask around your area and see if there is a weekend warrior who would build what you want for cabinets. There are alot of farmers and retired guys who like to do woodworking projects that do it for cheap and then they can build it to fit your space instead of having to butcher a pre made cabinet to fit your space and appliances.

[3pronghook]

i used 2x2's and built my own box frames and covered with 1x4 for the faux tongue and groove look. heck of a lot cheaper and lighter. i did use some nice birch for the doors. its a fishhouse, beauty is in function. my .02

good luck