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<blockquote data-quote="ndbwhunter" data-source="post: 185934" data-attributes="member: 1288">I know you said you don't want to build one, but if done correctly, it wouldn't be much different than assembling a manufactured blind. I built one back in 2006 using 4&quot; thick pre-insulated wall panels. Mine is elevated on 4x4 posts and the floor is 2x6 joists with 3/4&quot; plywood. I used a total of 6 panels to make a 6x8' blind. Most of the work could be done at home too (build floor, install windows/door, etc.).The walls are solid Styrofoam compressed with particle board, so they are pretty lightweight. Once cut to size, the foam is stripped from the outer edges and 2x4s are placed in flush and nailed/stapled. Same with window cutouts and doors (strip foam, place 2x4s, nail/staple). Once that's done and the floor is ready, you basically just get one side up (screwed from the bottom up) and then continue around with all the other sides (screwed bottom up and through all the corners). Makes for a really sturdy structure.I used the half log siding from menards on mine, but I'll probably refinish it sometime and just use tin, or something else that requires less maintenance.Hell, I'd even consider doing all the prep work for you if I can still get my hands on the panels.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="ndbwhunter, post: 185934, member: 1288"] I know you said you don't want to build one, but if done correctly, it wouldn't be much different than assembling a manufactured blind. I built one back in 2006 using 4" thick pre-insulated wall panels. Mine is elevated on 4x4 posts and the floor is 2x6 joists with 3/4" plywood. I used a total of 6 panels to make a 6x8' blind. Most of the work could be done at home too (build floor, install windows/door, etc.). The walls are solid Styrofoam compressed with particle board, so they are pretty lightweight. Once cut to size, the foam is stripped from the outer edges and 2x4s are placed in flush and nailed/stapled. Same with window cutouts and doors (strip foam, place 2x4s, nail/staple). Once that's done and the floor is ready, you basically just get one side up (screwed from the bottom up) and then continue around with all the other sides (screwed bottom up and through all the corners). Makes for a really sturdy structure. I used the half log siding from menards on mine, but I'll probably refinish it sometime and just use tin, or something else that requires less maintenance. Hell, I'd even consider doing all the prep work for you if I can still get my hands on the panels. [/QUOTE]

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