2016 - Outbuild

Yearly Archives: 2016

Chilcotin Modular Cabin “Zombie Cabin”

Chilcotin Modular Cabin: A Remote Build with Significant Barriers to Construction

For years I’ve been wanting to push the boundaries of what we build, build something different, build something really remote, build something really cool.

Pushing the boundaries of design, location and material choices I’ve had a particular interest in RUST. Rusty Weathered Corten Steel siding that is.

Inspired by a recent article I saw on Inhabitat.com about a pair of Weathered steel and reclaimed wood-clad cabins on a Navajo reservation I made a post on our Facebook page “Please Lord, help me find a client that wants Corten Steel on their building!” I put it out there into the universe to see what we could find.

Just 4 days later I received an email from one of our recent clients who had referred one of her friends to us. It was the perfect project; an incredibly remote property in the heart of the Chilcotin Valley. The family had owned the 5 acre property for over 30 years but it has three major barriers to construction the last of which turned the families existing cabin into a pile of smoking ashes. Read more ›

TICKING TIMEBOMB – Are Vancouver Micro Laneway Houses the Answer?

TICK TICK TICK
Affordable Housing is Metro Vancouver’s
TICKING TIMEBOMB and the Govt’s not listening!

Are Vancouver Micro Laneway Houses the Answer?

Affordable Housings – Vancouver’s Ticking Timebomb

FACT: Without affordable housing Vancouver will see a MASS EXODUS of entire generations of Vancouverites. We are on the verge of a Breaking Point… A point of no return?

Although there are many ways the government can help make housing more affordable but let’s not hold our breath for that one.

So what can we do to help?

HIRING: 1st or 2nd Year Carpentry Apprentice

CARPENTRY APPRENTICE NEEDED

Westcoast Outbuildings Inc.
North Vancouver BC
March 3, 2016

Please Share!

Do you have a passion for small structures, micro homes, tiny houses, FINISHING carpentry, good times, permaculture, non toxic and salvage construction.

We have a full-time position, starting asap in North Vancouver, Canada.

Looking for a motivated 1st or 2nd year apprentice to join our build team.

Amazing training opportunity (as we build 2-4 complete building a month) of which you would be part of all phases.

Some job site experience would be great. Here is a list of thing you will learn.

Demoliton, Carpentry, Framing, Roofing, Electrical, Plumbing, Siding, Windows & Doors, Finishing Work,

You must be:

Reliable
Detail oriented
Have a valid drivers license
Speak fluent English
Work well in groups
Attention to detail.

Please check www.Outbuildings.ca for examples of our work.

80% of our work is INDOORS at our shop located oat 2128 Front St North Vancouver near the Iron workers bridge.

Please email Geoff for more details.

Cheers,

Geoff Baker
Westcoast Outbuildings Inc.
604.551.2485

“You want to live in a tiny house it’s cause you gave up . . .you’re stupid”

An Open Letter to Steve Harvey, from a “Stupid” Tiny House Owner

Dear Mr. Steve Harvey,

I hope this letter finds its way to you through the sharing efforts of our “stupid” tiny house community on Facebook and other.

The text below was taken verbatim from your recent tiny house rant.

“This is for people who have given up. This is for people who ain’t got no faith. Who ain’t got no dream. I still believe if you write the vision and make it plain, he who reads it will run to it.”

“You want to live in a tiny house it’s cause you gave up . . .you’re stupid.”

I live in a tiny house and pride myself on my faith, ambition, and the responsible lifestyle decisions I’ve made. Read more ›

Do you want to start a Homestead?

Frozen Parody Video well worth the watch 🙂

Do you want to start a Homestead?

Although it’s a Parody it’s really no joke at all.

Jesse and Alyssa recently purchased 5 acres of land and are developing their off-grid homestead, 100% from scratch, debt-free! They are documenting our entire journey in hopes of helping others who wish to do something similar. Feel free to subscribe and follow along!

www.purlivingforlife.com

24′ x 30′ Modular Garage

Lifestyle Outbuilding: Modular Garage

If you are looking for a Modern Style garage with a Westcoast Craftsman flare then here it is.

Starting from $65,000* this stunning garage would feel equally as comfortable in a Kerrisdale backyard as it would and Eastvan lane or Gulf Island Acerage.

This modular garage will leave our factory 90% complete in two separate modules and join onsite and fully complete in just TWO DAYS! We delivery anywhere in North America.

Location: Anywhere, North America
Type: Modular (delivered by truck)
Design: Lifestyle Outbuilding
Size: 24′ x 30′ (720 sq/ft)
Porch: No
Decking: No
Overhangs: Front 36″ | Sides = 12″
Siding: Corrugated Galvalume | 100% Customizable
Door: 9′ Hand Made Douglas Fir Carriage Door w/ Automatic Openers / 36″ Single Douglas fir | 100% Customizable
Windows: Clerestory
Roofing: Standing Seam Galvalume
Electrical: Yes
Heat: No
Project Cost: From $65,000* CDN / $50,000 USD*