Grill house

[Mike Golka]

I don't normally spend much time over here on the flat side of the forum, more of a spinny kind of guy. I started this project back in Aug. just finally finished it about a week ago due to work and family commitments. I first got the idea from my local spa dealer when getting supplies for my hot tub. They were selling a 6 sided version that was a prefab kit imported from Finland on sale for $13k. I figured I could build my own 8 sided version cheaper. Built from knotty pine and spruce it is about 124 sq. ft. With the exception of glass for the windows and the rolled sheet metal I built it myself, total material including those items was under $5k and took around 150 manhours to complete. I started by designing, based on pictures from the net, in Sketchup. Based on the initial test with family and friends I suspect it will see plenty of use over the long cold winters we have here in the Edmonton area. Thanks for looking.
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[gary Zimmel]

Looks great Mike. Just what one needs here for our climate.
As a side note when's the party for all the Stony Plain Creekers......:D

[Mike Golka]

Planning a few get togethers before Christmas Gary, I'll let you know;)

[Keith Outten]

Thats a real beauty Mike. I would love to build one for my place.

Looks like you built it on skids so it can be moved easily.
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[Mel Fulks]

Whimsical buildings are such a great luxury . The door echoing the footprint is inspired. I'm sure those children love their new PLAYhouse. Great place to read (or stage) Hansel and Gretal.

[Art Mann]

What a terrific idea and project! It just begs for cozy winter get togethers with family and friends.

[Brian Peters]

Wow, that is incredible! Great work!

[Tim Janssen]

That looks sooocozy. Nicely done.
Did you need a permit for that? I'm thinking of the "firepit" inside.
Cheers,

Tim

[Mike Golka]

Thanks for all the kind words. This little house will see lots of use. Keith, it is not on skids per say but does have a 4x4 base and should be able to be moved easily. Tim, yes it did require a permit were I live.

[Wes Mitchell]

I'm thinking that with a few holes in the floor you could have the most popular Icehouse on the lake, especially if you keep the grill running :)

[Bill Edwards(2)]

I'm thinking that with a few holes in the floor you could have the most popular Icehouse on the lake, especially if you keep the grill running :)

Did you ever hear the expression, "Screen door in a submarine"?:eek::D

[Joe A Faulkner]

Wow. Very nice. How you did a custom build like this in 150 man hours humbles me. Are there by any chance more minutes in a Canadian hour than a U.S. hour? :)

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Very nice Mike! It has an inviting elegance about it!

[Scott T Smith]

Very cool! Thanks for posting.

[Mike Golka]

Update and plug
My little grill house has made the cover of Canadian Woodworking magazine!

[Jebediah Eckert]

That's awesome! Can post a pic of the cover and a link to article if any? I can't find it online.

[Mel Fulks]

Congratulations Mike, I remember that faceted gem well.

[Mike Golka]

Here's the link to the article: https://www.canadianwoodworking.com/node/6115

[gary Zimmel]

Congrats Mike! Well deserved..

[Jim Becker]

That's a pretty kewel idea...and well executed...

[Von Bickley]

That is a GREAT project......