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Glad to see you, this place needs a good conversation to wake it up, want a stout or beer?

Which of the options is cheapest to build? Which of the options is easy to build? Which of the options is the best to build? Stone Block Concrete Forms Concrete Block The Castle that I want to build is not going to be a big one say something thats over 2-3 levels high, no more than 3000sf I guess some would call it a manor house yet I do not want the manor house look, which of these would be my best option? I was thinking of something like Old Cross Castle here are some pics of that Castle and or Foley I also would like to add that I plan on doing all of the work myself that I can, so which method would be better suited for a regular Joe?

http://www.ye16.dial.pipex.com/fol.htm I thought some folks might find this interesting. I don't know who this site belongs to, but what they built was really neat. The construction techniques they used are the same as what anyone today could use to build a "castle", whether it be usign an ashlar method, brick, rubble, concrete or even a facade. Obviously, for this little item foundations and codes were likely not much of a concern as they would be for a full-fledged building. Anyway, just seeing the sequence of events as the folly goes up is neat, as well as the methods of building the spiral staircase and arches. Thought you all might enjoy this. EDIT: I did…

If you are on this site more than likely you wish to build a castle or folly. Some of us, if we ever hope to achieve this, will need to do most of labor ourselves. This forum is for those interested in bartering labor or skills to help us all reach our goal of building our own castle. The basic concept: An electrician can barter for masonry work. A draftsman can volunteer design plans for landscaping etc. Let's open this forum to ideas on forming a "barter pool." I say pool instead of straight trade because we do not all live right next door to each other...so to speak. I am thinking there may be a way that I can help build in Connecticut (I live in Boston) and in r…

Due to the nature of the topic a new approach was needed. To discuss what kind of protection a castle was capable of is a good idea....

The weather amonst other things have many people thinking of building their homes or dream castle out of something other then stick lumber and a facade. Poured concrete is not new and this topic is intended to discuss the pros and cons of Portland cement in building a replica castle or other structures

Hello, I am planning on building a keep type home when I retire. It's always been a dream of mine since I as a young teenager. I was in the SCA as a youngster, but quit a long time ago. What I plan to build will not be a true castle, I admit, but I have to make it in a cost effective, energy efficient manner which will allow me to do as much work as possible on it myself. I also have to make it a place my wife is willing to live in and where I can have the eventual hordes of grandchildren visit. I'll be eligible to retire from the Air Force in 10 years and must retire after 18 years. So one way or another I have time to plan this right. I know proper prior prepar…

More images soon! For a request made by a member. A laser level is a wee bit more expensive but can be had for around $25.00 and comes in handy for many jobs including hanging castle pictures frames. Rebar steaks, a cheap line level and string line around here goes for under 5 dollars and is a good investment to use around the house or garden. The level in place and you might want to note the bubble which is all most on the level. The string or steak needs to be lowered on the left a wee bit but in this case it's being used to determine the location for a foundation wall and doesn't need to be level yet.

Hey Blondie, It's this place you be asking fo now, canna ya noot see it? sheesh blondies of any hair color still think the same. I fixed your member group and you are it, there ain't no one else in your group, make ya feel special or what?