Shanty Materials

[Banditto]

I already have 2 portables and have been thinking of making a large permanent shanty that can double as a rifle blind in the "off-season."

Weight is an issue. Trout recommended cedar lumber which is a great idea. But the siding was the problem. Well I was just a Lowes and they have TONS of different metal and fiberglass roofing to choose from. Bright galvenized metal roofing 48"X96" is only like $13.50, and a fairly light grade. The plastic roofing is even lighter, but almost too flimsy.

I am also thinking roofing ridge vent at the top with some sort of baffle so it will be ultra dark inside, along with vents at the bottom.

Then the idea would be to line the inside walls with insulating board and the lightest lauan you can get.

The floor pattern would be (4) 12" holes with one that can open up to 24"X36" for spearing.

I am thinking I might skate away with only putting $125 into it being I have a garage full of odds and ends, plus my buddy has a lifetime of accumulated materials too.

Anybody ever do this?

[jpollman]

You said you wanted it to double as a hunting blind. I was at Home Depot a couple of weeks ago and they had Mossy Oak paneling. (1/4") That might be the ticket to use on the outside. Check it out. I bet if there's any left you could buy it CHEAP by now. :) Good luck.