Building a Smoke Shack [Archive] - Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum

Pipe&Cigar

11-03-2008, 03:29 PM

To make a long story short... Marriage Separation (Yr. ago), I moved out of the house into our Duplex, Weather is f-ing cold, no where for me to hide from the elements and smoke at the new place. Sooooo I have decided to build me a heated Smoke Shack.

I poured the concrete pad (13' x 20') last week, the Shack will be 12' x 14'.
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr204/mantavision/ShedPad.jpg
I put the floor down today!
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr204/mantavision/ShedFloor.jpg
Unfortunately a large percentage of the Shack will be used for Storage but I plan on keeping a corner open for my big comfy chair, TV, Refrigerator & Dart Board. I will do my best to get some photos up as progress is made on the project.

Darrell

11-03-2008, 03:31 PM

Very cool, man. Congrats! :tu

BengalMan

11-03-2008, 03:46 PM

dunng

11-03-2008, 04:09 PM

Can't wait to see how this progresses! :ss

duckmanco

11-03-2008, 04:32 PM

thats awesome, and just last year I told myself that next year, I would have one.....and of course I'm still braving it outside till it gets to be too cold, then I only get to light up in bars that allow it. Nice work so far, def. keep us updated.

Dgar

11-03-2008, 04:37 PM

Best of luck, it sounds like a great place to smoke... keep us posted w/pics

acarr

11-03-2008, 05:02 PM

From love shack to smoke shack! Sorry to hear about the love shack but I will be watching intently as the smoke shack is built! Keep us posted.

G G

11-03-2008, 05:03 PM

Nice, thanks for the pics.:D

Pipe&Cigar

11-03-2008, 05:04 PM

I was actually talking with Chippewastud79 today about doing one of these at my house when I buy it this summer, ironically, almost this exact size. If you don't mind, could you include your list of supplies and their cost as you proceed so I can have an idea on what this is going to run. Did you have a budget for this?

I'm looking at doing the same size, ,then put up the boards, then insulation, then either sheet rock or wood panneling with a ventilation fan in the ceiling. Once it's all put together, I was going to put in a imitation wood drop in floor and have the electric company run the lines for 2-4 outlets and the cable company run wires for the TV. Finally put in a leather couch, custom cigar band table, leather chair and the TV. Are you putting any windows in this? I'm hoping a basic bathroom fan will work and will use an ionizer for about $300 to clear the room during the overnight.

Looking forward to how this comes along!

I am in the construction business, and I am mainly using excess materials. So getting a cost summary together for you might be difficult. I am not going to insulate it (Seeing that I will only be heating it while I am relaxing) I am putting 2 (3'x2') Windows, a roof vent, Running Elec. and Cable TV. I wish I could do what you are planning and have it completely designated for smoking. This was a spur of the moment thing :cb

Pipe&Cigar

11-03-2008, 05:05 PM

From love shack to smoke shack! Sorry to hear about the love shack but I will be watching intently as the smoke shack is built! Keep us posted.

:D It's all good!

acarr

11-03-2008, 05:09 PM

It will be great once the shack is built:ss

BengalMan

11-03-2008, 07:06 PM

I am in the construction business, and I am mainly using excess materials. So getting a cost summary together for you might be difficult. I am not going to insulate it (Seeing that I will only be heating it while I am relaxing) I am putting 2 (3'x2') Windows, a roof vent, Running Elec. and Cable TV. I wish I could do what you are planning and have it completely designated for smoking. This was a spur of the moment thing :cb

Gotcha. Well, I will still keep up with this thread and watch your progression and will likely contact you when the time comes to start building mine.

MTB996

11-03-2008, 07:09 PM

Sounds like a good project. Keep us posted, as there will be many cold BOTLs jealous this winter.

ucla695

11-03-2008, 07:15 PM

If you build it, they will come. :r

It's great to see something like this progress. I'll keep my eyes out for future updates. Can't wait!!

Pipe&Cigar

11-05-2008, 03:23 PM

We got the walls up yesterday and hoping to get the roof (Dried in) Today. Its been Raining and Snowing off and on which makes it miserable, but also keeps me jumping trying to get it done fast!
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr204/mantavision/Wallsup.jpg
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr204/mantavision/Wallwindow.jpg

awsmith4

11-05-2008, 03:49 PM

Keep up the good work brother :tu

Celt

11-05-2008, 03:53 PM

A man cave!!!

WyGuy

11-05-2008, 04:08 PM

Looking good so far...can't wait to see the finished product!

dcamacho

11-05-2008, 04:18 PM

awesome! good luck, i cant wait to see it when your done

BengalMan

11-05-2008, 06:29 PM

Looks great! What did you use for the walls?

Tombstone

11-05-2008, 06:32 PM

Awsome.:ss

Pipe&Cigar

11-05-2008, 07:30 PM

Looks great! What did you use for the walls?

It's called SmartSide Siding (Lots of different options I got them in 4x8 sheets)... It holds up well to the elements. I will still need to put Exterior Primer and Final Paint over it.

http://www.lpcorp.com/sidingtrim/lpsmartside/products/panel.aspx

I got the roof up and the tar paper down, but it was too dark to take photos. I hate these short days!

chippewastud79

11-05-2008, 07:36 PM

Did you pre-make the trusses for the roof or did you purchase them? In my discussions with BengalMan, that may be something I know the least about. :tu

Pipe&Cigar

11-05-2008, 08:05 PM

Did you pre-make the trusses for the roof or did you purchase them? In my discussions with BengalMan, that may be something I know the least about. :tu

I made the trusses, just figured out the angle and cut out "Triangles" of plywood to sandwich the (2) 2x4's at the peak with the triangles (Basically just holds the Truss together until it is in place). It is super easy and the strength is in the 2x4s not the Plywood. I think you can see them on the ground in one of the photos. I can take a photo tomorrow if you need me too.

Cigarcop

11-05-2008, 08:41 PM

Looks good and just in time by the looks of that white stuff!!!

sofaman

11-05-2008, 08:53 PM

Hey I want one of those!!!

BengalMan

11-05-2008, 09:27 PM

It's called SmartSide Siding (Lots of different options I got them in 4x8 sheets)... It holds up well to the elements. I will still need to put Exterior Primer and Final Paint over it.

http://www.lpcorp.com/sidingtrim/lpsmartside/products/panel.aspx

I got the roof up and the tar paper down, but it was too dark to take photos. I hate these short days!

Gotcha, could you insulate the interior and then put up sheet rock/dry wall with the SmartSide siding? So far this seems very do-able. I think at this point the most complicated thing for is going to be the ventilation system through the roof and insulating the roof.

Pipe&Cigar

11-05-2008, 09:41 PM

You bet you could, just buy the rolls of Insulation and tack them between the 2x4s then put up the dry wall (Make sure you run Elec. etc first). I didn't put an roof overhang on the front or back (Lazy) so I had to put some "z" Flashing where the SmartSide Wall meets the Gable to prevent water getting in (I will take a photo tomorrow) I decided not to vent through the roof/shingles but will be putting in a vent of some sort into the gable (Haven't thought that far ahead yet LOL)

BengalMan

11-05-2008, 09:48 PM

Gotcha. Looking forward to your next update!

groogs

11-05-2008, 09:50 PM

That is looking good. You are making some good progress in a short amount of time, I can't wait to see it all done, and full of smoke.:ss

groogs

11-05-2008, 09:54 PM

I made the trusses, just figured out the angle and cut out "Triangles" of plywood to sandwich the (2) 2x4's at the peak with the triangles (Basically just holds the Truss together until it is in place). It is super easy and the strength is in the 2x4s not the Plywood. I think you can see them on the ground in one of the photos. I can take a photo tomorrow if you need me too.

I built a shed for my parents last year, and I made the trusses the same way. I also hade a 2x4 connecting the botton of the trusses, so it sat in the top cap and kept everything even, they worked out perfectly.

Pipe&Cigar

11-05-2008, 10:06 PM

First off thanks everyone for the comments... Groogs I have made them with the cross support in the past also, This being a relatively small building I wasn't worried too much about Load Bearing. I may add cross beams down the road (If I start loosing sleep over it LOL).

RichardW

11-05-2008, 10:11 PM

Very cool -- I'm anxious to see your progress reports.:ss

Joan

11-05-2008, 10:55 PM

:ss YOU GO! That is the way to do it! :ss

duckmanco

11-05-2008, 11:43 PM

Def. want to see that Z flashing you are talking about. So, is building this from scratch cheaper than buying one of the kits from home depot and then putting it together? Sorry to threadjack, but I remember you posting that most of your building materials were leftovers, so its def. cheaper for you.

Don Fernando

11-06-2008, 01:52 AM

this looks cool, to bad I don't have a yard!

okbrewer

11-06-2008, 09:30 AM

WOW! That looks very familiar! I built a 10x12 'storage' shed that has only been used to house my lawn mower. But when the weather gets cold and the 'wind comes sweepin' down the plains', it turns into my 'Gar Den Shed! I am in the process of putting in some insulation and paneling and even making a wrap around bar on two of the walls, and shelving (for storage) on another. I am running some power to it also from an existing 20amp box just to run a shop light and a heater, previously I just ran an extension cord into the shed. I've had as many as 4 guys in there smoking and the one window opened a bit allows smoke to find a way out. I'll try to post some pics later.

Bob R in OKC

Pipe&Cigar

11-06-2008, 09:30 AM

I really want to get this thing done. Here are the photos I promised. Today I should have all the exterior finished Shingles, Door (I had a friend build double doors, If there is one thing I hate it's Door Work) Trim etc...

Let me know if you have any questions.

Front View with Roof on
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr204/mantavision/RoofOn.jpg

"Z" Flashing from outside
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr204/mantavision/Flashing.jpg

From the Inside:
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr204/mantavision/GableFlashing.jpg

Headder and Truss Layout
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr204/mantavision/HeaderTrusses.jpg

duckmanco here is a little info I found on Z Flashing if you are interested:
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/asktoh/question/0,,1064764,00.html

duckmanco

11-06-2008, 11:24 AM

Looking really good man, and thanks for the info on the Z flashing, makes perfect sense after looking at it.

GWags

11-06-2008, 11:30 AM

Very noce work - I likey!:ss

Darrell

11-06-2008, 11:36 AM

Very nice. Are you planning to insulate it and add a fan to pull the smoke out? :D

Pipe&Cigar

11-06-2008, 12:42 PM

Very nice. Are you planning to insulate it and add a fan to pull the smoke out? :D

Thanks. I am not going to insulate it this year... but will put a fan in, I am just worried that if I put a fan in the Gable or roof it will suck out all the Heat?

acarr

11-06-2008, 12:54 PM

A man on a mission, you don't mess around.

cbsmokin

11-06-2008, 01:46 PM

Looks great. Can't wait to see smoke pouring out of the roof vent.

Scottw

11-06-2008, 01:52 PM

That looks awesome ,I'll be stuck in the shed this winter leaned up against the snowblower.

rhdad42

11-06-2008, 02:03 PM

This looks awesome. Great work. It's great to have a place to go and have a smoke in the winter.

alfbacca

11-06-2008, 02:38 PM

Wow, this is great. It's projects like these that sometimes make me want to find myself a nice spot outside of the city where I don't have to go looking for a smoking spot.

I can't wait to see what it'll look like all finished.

Bax

11-06-2008, 06:34 PM

Looks great! You need to insulate and then dry wall then the keg!!!!!:D

groogs

11-06-2008, 06:43 PM

That is awesome, you are making quick work of that smoke shack. Nice job.

AdamC

11-06-2008, 07:20 PM

looks sweet man! Bet you cant wait to fire on up in there

NeverEnoughStick

11-06-2008, 07:30 PM

Haha that looks amazing. I have a smoke hut very similar to that only it houses about me and one other BOTL. It came as part of the house and living in the mountains its gets kind of cold. Cant wait to see it all completed.

NES

Pipe&Cigar

11-06-2008, 09:20 PM

looks sweet man! Bet you cant wait to fire on up in there

I was going to fire one up tonight, but I am beat... the exterior is complete (Except for Paint) I also ran the Conduit (Underground) for the Elec. and Cable from the house to the "Shack" including punching through the walls.

I didnt stop to take photos and it was too dark when I stopped working so I will try to get some up tomorrow.

On the menu for tomorrow: Pull power and cable, install outlets, hang lights, take some photos & have a smoke... Thanks for all the support thus far!

Opusfxd

11-06-2008, 09:51 PM

That looks great!!! One of those would fit in my back 'yard'.

RichardW

11-06-2008, 09:53 PM

Nice work, P&C :ss I especially like the raised flooring. How did you fasten it to the foundation?

Thaplumbr

11-06-2008, 10:07 PM

Thats awesome, Congrats!!!Im anxious to see this puppy when finished!!!:ss

Pipe&Cigar

11-06-2008, 10:09 PM

That looks great!!! One of those would fit in my back 'yard'.
Well get busy! :cb

Nice work, P&C :ss I especially like the raised flooring. How did you fasten it to the foundation?
Thanks! I put Concrete anchor bolts down and attached the Floor framing (Treated 2x6's) to it then put the floor Sheeting down (It will stay with the House)

mojo65

11-06-2008, 11:47 PM

NICE WORK:ss

Pipe&Cigar

11-07-2008, 08:54 AM

Well here are the photos I promised, The outside is done (Not going to paint it until the sun comes out for a few days) Thanks to everyone following this, helped light a fire under my A$$.

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr204/mantavision/Finished.jpg

Shingles and Window:
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr204/mantavision/Shingles.jpg

Elec. Conduit into Shack:
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr204/mantavision/Powerin.jpg

Today I will install the Elec. Boxes (Outlets & Switches) Run the Cable, Have a Smoke!

Vitis

11-07-2008, 09:17 AM

Looks Awesome! Makes me wish I had a yard to build on.

~Vitis

icurrie

11-07-2008, 09:40 AM

Sweet, now you jsut need the 52" flat panel and a couple of club chairs.:ss

TOB9595

11-07-2008, 09:47 AM

OOOWWWW Weeeee
Lookin GREAT!
Tom

acruce

11-07-2008, 06:29 PM

That looks great.

RichardW

11-07-2008, 10:27 PM

How sweet -- I realize you spent a lot of work on this, but I find it amazing how much you've done in such short time!!

:salute:

Pipe&Cigar

11-07-2008, 10:41 PM

How sweet -- I realize you spent a lot of work on this, but I find it amazing how much you've done in such short time!!

:salute:

Thanks Man... I had 3 days off so I wanted to bust it out... I have some really good friends that work hard for Beer (as long as I pay them after and not during the work) things went really smoothly.

I hit a snag today, I made the mistake of using 1/2" conduit to run the elec. and couldn't pull the wires from the house to the shack. Spend most of today fighting that and scraping my knuckles on the brick! So I sat down and had an Illusione ~cg:4~ and got light headed (realized I hadn't eaten anything) Finally got it worked out and did the wiring inside to all the outlets & lights. I won't get anything done for the next few days so I can rest now!

ScottishSmoker

11-08-2008, 01:17 AM

That is pretty damned sweet! NICE WORK

scooter

11-11-2008, 04:14 PM

What a great job. You have a very nice place to get out of the elements and enjoy a well deserved cigar!

BengalMan

11-11-2008, 09:16 PM

I should just fly you in and have you make mine, I think it would go over a lot easier then me doing it! lol. Seriously though, it looks great, can't wait to see what the inside looks like when it's done.

Chris.

11-11-2008, 10:56 PM

That is amazing! Even more so that you got all that done in 3 days! Keep it up!:tu

groogs

11-11-2008, 11:34 PM

Lookin Sweeeeet, Nice Work.

parafumar

11-12-2008, 07:56 PM

Nice project. Need to get myself motivated here and redo the patio now.

chippewastud79

11-13-2008, 07:41 AM

Updates man, UPDATES :D

Pipe&Cigar

11-13-2008, 11:02 AM

Updates man, UPDATES :D

LOL... Sorry, I have gotten some more done just havent had time to get photos . I will get some up on the weekend!

Pipe&Cigar

11-13-2008, 03:22 PM

Took some photos of the progress... Built Work Bench/Desk, Hung Peg Board, Built upper storage (Attic), Installed Outlets and Switches, Ran TV Cable, Installed Ceiling Vent Fan.

The Photos:
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr204/mantavision/ChairDesk.jpg
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr204/mantavision/Lighting.jpg
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr204/mantavision/VentFan.jpg
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr204/mantavision/WorkShop.jpg
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr204/mantavision/Heater.jpg

May be hanging Sheetrock in "Smoking Corner" tonight... What do you think?

Edit: Sorry didn't realize the photos were out of focus!

nozero

11-13-2008, 03:33 PM

Wish I had a bigger back yard. If I built one of those, my dogs would barely have room to make rockets.
;)

Very nice work!

ucla695

11-13-2008, 04:19 PM

Looking great!! It's really cool to see how far it has come. :tu

chippewastud79

11-13-2008, 05:06 PM

Are you doing drywall and insulation throughout? And are you adding a space heater or other heating unit after the shack is "finished"?

Still looking pretty good :tu

Chris.

11-13-2008, 07:25 PM

I like that crazy looking propane heater. where did you get that? Does it work well? Sheet rock in there would be great!

Pipe&Cigar

11-13-2008, 07:45 PM

Chippewa: I wasn't going to insulate it, but decided that if I was covering walls I would put insulation in... So Yeah I am insulating it. In the Garage at my Ex's house I installed an Empire Direct vent heater and it works great, I ran it on a thermostat and kept it at 60F during the winter. I may do that here (Who knows at this point) LOL

Chris: The Propane heater is very simple and hooks onto any propane tank. I just have to run it for 10-15 minutes and have to turn it off. I Got it at a local HVAC store a friend works at. We mainly use it to warm the kids hands at little league football games. I will put the Sheetrock up tonight!