If you build a ground level deck you will want pressure treated lumber on the ground for sure. I mention it in case you are one of those who objects. anything else won't last at all long.
Concrete though isn't all that difficult and down right easy if a Ready Mix truck can get close. Lockstone too goes down fairly easy once you excavate and get your bed of sand down. Lasts for ever too. North facing door shouldn't be too bad but not so good in the winter. Evergreen trees can form a good wind screen for the winter and may be a good choice north of your buildings just enough to form a good wind break. You may not want their shade in other directions in the winter so deciduous trees are usually preferred. You should have sufficient insulation, do you have good attic space ventilation? That will both help cool but also improve the life of your shingles.Screened soffit to keep insects out and if necessary screened vents in gable ends if that is the sort of roof you have. The vents will need sloping louver like slats to keep rain out though. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. ----- Original Message ----- From: Max Robinson To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 11:24 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] He's Back. I hadn't thought of trees. My shop has no windows for security. The big door faces north, something I'll likely regret in the winter but winters are already mild in Kentucky and as the globe warms up are going to get milder. The teddybear cottage does have a rather large window facing north west and an awning may be a good idea. Actually, we want to build a patio between the two buildings. We are thinking in terms of a ground level deck. Much easier than a pored slab. Comments? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dale Leavens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 4:29 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] He's Back. > Have you thought of planting some modest sized deciduous trees like maybe > apple trees which don't grow too high but which would help shade in the > summer and permit sun heat in the winter? > > Adding an awning over the window if it receives direct sunshine also helps > and maybe over the door too. > > > Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Skype DaleLeavens > Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Max Robinson > To: [email protected] > Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 4:22 PM > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] He's Back. > > > Well, it looks like I'm back. The funny thing is I don't think I missed > any > messages. I got ray's AC chart. That's helpful and encouraging. Thanks a > lot Ray. But I suspect it's based on an average room with two outside > walls. My little buildings are likely to have a higher heat load because > there is no surrounding house. All 4 sides are outside walls. > > Regards. > > Max. 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