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2 posted on 06/21/2011 2:46:34 PM PDT by Kartographer (".. we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.")

To: Kartographer

Good for them....and double insulate those containers to prepare for the coming mini ice age (or not so mini as the case may be)

4 posted on 06/21/2011 2:50:40 PM PDT by spokeshave (Obamas approval ratings are so low, Kenyans are accusing him of being born in the USA.)

To: Kartographer

I would never, never live in a metal house.

Most containers have been heavily sprayed with pesticides many times during their lifespan so that should be taken into consideration.

If I needed a dwelling, I would look into this method of construction:

http://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&channel=s&hl=en&source=hp&biw=1215&bih=831&q=cordwood+house+construction&btnG=Google+Search

http://www.daycreek.com/dc/html/dc_cordwood_masonry.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cordwood_construction

In fact we’re thinking of building a small pump house that way just to see if it works. Any and all sizes of wood can be used.

39 posted on 06/21/2011 5:09:14 PM PDT by little jeremiah (Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point. CSLewis)

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