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If you’re in the Rochester, NY area this weekend, you have a unique opportunity to tour one of the smallest cabin models that we have available. This one is a 13’6” x 26′ Cayuga Cabin, and at just 578 square feet, this home could fit in your backyard. But don’t let the size fool you–this is a fully functional, 2-story home with Modular Home Certification!

In total, this house has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a kitchen, and a living area with a vaulted ceiling. With flat dormers on both sides, the second-floor loft is roomy and comfortable.

On the exterior, the LP® SmartSide® lap siding is stained with a rich Chestnut Brown Urethane with painted trim. Rounding out the charming look with black shutters, black shingles, and a red door, it’s hard to decide whether to call it a cabin or a house! You may have to stop by this weekend and decide for yourself!

The Rochester Home & Garden show is this weekend, March 19th and 20th at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Stop by for ideas on updating inside and outside your home, inspiration for building a new home, plus wine tastings, and arts and crafts exhibits from local artisans. But don’t forget to stop by and say hello to the Woodtex Team and take a tour of our Cayuga-cabin-turned-small-house!

If you’re not in the Rochester area, you can catch a walkthrough from Rochester’s YNN News and WHEC.

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Both cabins come standard with 2×8 Log Siding and your choice of Lifetime Architectural Shingles or Metal Roof.

The biggest difference is that the Adirondack is a Certified Modular Cabin (below) and the Woodland (above) is not. That means the Adirondack interior is finished out and the cabin is certified to be a living space, whether as a vacation home or your full time residence.

The Woodland comes as a shell. This means that on the interior, the 2×4 studs (16″ on center) are exposed, and there are no wall coverings. The Woodland is a blank canvas for you to use as is or make improvements on your own!

We finish the Adirondack (and all of our Certified Modular Cabins) with tongue and groove walls and ceilings, pine kitchen cabinets with laminate countertops, and a mix of laminate and vinyl flooring. Plumbing and electrical (including fixtures) are included, in addition to insulation to meet all building codes.

Which one is right for you? Only you can answer that question, based on what you intend to use your cabin for. But we’re only a phone call away, and would love to answer any questions you have to help you make that decision.

Click here for information on how we deliver our cabins, and if you’re interested in financing, we’d love to assist you as well. We look forward to serving you!

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FACTOR #1: GRAVITY (IT HAPPENS).

Structures made of wood are not immune to gravity, and gravity poses a couple challenges for modular cabin construction. Installation and settling are major concerns with in modular homes finished with drywall. We build your cabin in sections (modules). On delivery day, we move each module onto a trailer, and a truck hauls each module to your property. Once there, a crane lifts each module up into the air, and our team places each module perfectly on your foundation.

This is a process that drywall has not been proven to withstand without cracking or breakage. Any broken or cracked drywall will then have to be repaired or patched. Another challenge with any type of construction, including modular, is that structures tend to settle. This happens after the structure is placed on your permanent foundation. Some settling my be slight enough to go unnoticed, while other times, it’s very noticeable. Settling can cause drywall to crack, pull away from the studs, or separate at the seams. The interior finish of your cabin is one of most expensive projects of the home. You put the time in to dream and plan; your home builder puts the labor in (plus materials) to complete your plan. It is no surprise that you would be concerned if you started to see visible cracks in your walls and ceilings as settling occurs. Right? The design team at Woodtex has designed our modular cabins to be finished with White Pine T&G throughout to avoid cracking and separating over time.

Wood has many virtues, one of them being strength. The nature of tongue and groove is that it actually adds strength to the entire structure. Delivery, craning, and installation have virtually no effect on the stability of the walls and ceilings.

FACTOR #2: T&G IS COMPLETED IN THE SHOP (THERE’S A SYSTEM FOR THAT).

One of most frequently asked questions is:

Isn’t tongue and groove more costly than drywall?

Generally, yes–the retail cost of T&G will cost you more than drywall. But the labor is where the cost comes down considerably, with regard to modular cabins.

We go to great lengths to develop and maintain systems in our building process. The nature of modular construction is that we can look at each project like a manufacturer would. Anything we can do to increase efficiency will keep costs down (that’s good for both of us, don’t you think?). The fact is, the more our production team gets done in the shop (versus on the site), the better for everyone. Finishing the interior with Tongue & Groove in our shop allows each module to be… well… finished. The gap between installation day and your move-in day is much, much less with a T&G interior, than if drywall installation is involved. For example: to avoid problems relating to settling (see Factor #1, above), it is recommended that drywall installation is delayed one to two weeks after a cabin is installed. Once installation begins, drywall must be mudded, sanded, mudded, sanded, mudded, sanded… you get the idea. There is a definite time factor when considering the cost of T&G vs. drywall in a modular structure.

FACTOR #3: REAL WOOD (WITHOUT REAL LOGS).

If you’re attracted to the rustic nature of log cabins or log homes, then T&G will likely be your choice for interior walls and ceilings. Generally, our customers want the natural, unstained look. We put a coat of clear varnish (or white varnish, for a white-wash look) on the boards, which allows them to age naturally over time.

FACTOR #4: PLANK WALLS ARE “IN” (IF YOU’RE TRENDY).

If you’re on Pinterest or use Houzz, or follow interior design blogs, you might notice a “plank wall” trend popping up. We see blog posts on how to style and decorate plank walls as well as detailed instructions for DIY’ing your own. Whether or not you aim to be trendy, the fact remains… plank walls are “in”! Just look at some of the beautiful Tongue & Groove design ideas featured on Houzz!

Do you have more questions related to using Tongue and Groove in your modular cabin design? Contact us today!

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