Saltbox House Scratchbuild

[Will_annand]

Looking good, Ed. :thumb: :thumb:

I especially like the long shot showing the whole lot.
You forgot the "For Sale" sign on that new house.

Can't wait to see what the new owners do with the lot.
Maybe add a garden and swimming pool in the backyard. If they are rich, it might be a tennis court. Maybe a gazebo to sit and enjoy the air?

Course it could be a family of rednecks and there would be 10-12 rusted cars out back along with numerous rusted parts and a still under the tree.

 

[Tyson Rayles]

Very nice Ed!

 

[Matthyro]

That kind of home would be at "HOME" anywhere Ed.

 

[eightyeightfan1]

Thanks everyone!

 

[spitfire]

Fantastic Ed!!!!! Well worth the wait for the photos. :thumb: thumb: thumb:

Val

 

[sumpter250]

ayuh, that's a fine lookin saltbox! :thumb: :thumb:

Historically, salt box homes were built with the long roof facing north. This allowed the cold north winds a long slope to blow over, and exposed the high "front" side to the sun for the longest part of the day. Helped reduce the amount of firewood that had to be cut, and stacked.
Lots of 'em out on eastern Long Island, mostly cedar shake sided.







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