Home Pod – Partitioning

Once the floor was done we had a sketched plan of how to divide the floor space and make a proper bedroom and turn the stairs around from their original position. This gave a more homely feel to the floor space and even though obviously the one space now becomes two the living area steel feels spacious due to all the natural light that floods in through the windows.

Stud wall up and temporarily the stairs in place
Stairs now bolted in to place and one side of the wall sheeted.
You can’t beat a sketched out plan, scale drawing….
Nice use of the space under the stairs with a bench that also provides storage.

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Home Pod the 12th year Revamp

So twelve years on from building the grass roofed visitors “shed” we decided to do a revamp and create a crafted comfortable chalet style accommodation for four people. Initially it was a complete empty of the building and then grinding down the concrete floor to get a polished concrete floor rather than the screed painted finish that we had for the last twelve years. The contractor who put the floor in all those years ago could have done a better job. So this was the place to start.

The floor twelve years of use all scratched and a few cracks

We hired a concrete grinder and spent a day running over and over the floor, cleaning up the dust each time. It was a hard day, but the 24 hour hire period was non negotiable so we worked hard.

This machine weighed a ton, however it was very easy to use, apart from all the cleaning between run overs

We are very happy with the finish, and went on to use a floor sealer “smartseal” product to give the concrete a deep sheen finish, it’s very nice.

The floor before sealing
Many coats of sealant gave a lovely finish, here the sealant is still drying.

So we now have a clean flat and sealed floor, very happy with it and a nice platform to work from.

Watch a short film made whilst we were sealing the floor

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Arkipod Mini For Sale

Arkipod mini for sale, Twelve foot long and Eight foot wide, fully insulated and metal corrugated roof.  Double glazed door and window.  Sleep two no problem. Perfect for glamping , extra room or home office. A small footprint means it could easily be placed in many areas.

This pod is ready to be purchased and can be delivered at cost to your site.

Give us a call on 087 742 0443 for information on this Pod or lead times for your own build, on your dimensions and finishes.

Arkipod sales and prices

The Prices of Arkipod’s vary, depending on exterior finish and roof covering types. The starter price for a Arkipod mini with metal corrugated roof is 4500€. This build is 12 foot long by 8 foot wide and the first two foot is an external veranda.

The bigger Arkipod with wooden roof finish using Larch wood this Pod is 14 foot long and 11 foot wide. Again the veranda is two foot of the whole length. This could of course be made longer depending on the site position. Call for prices on specification.

Home Pods usually the 25 square meter size, ring for details

Give us a call on 087 742 0443 to discuss build times and delivery.

Alternatively send an email to info@arkipod.com

Arkipod launch

Arkipod wooden pods made by family business of father and son on the South West Coast of Ireland, launching onto the market for 2018. Nice wooden structures made to order. Please do get in touch to discuss your Pod and what you want to use it for.
Call us now on 087 742 0443

Made from locally sourced products, strong, insulated and beautiful.

Arkipod Glamping

A choice of different cladding on the outside, Wood or metal plus an inside finish of your choice.

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Arkipod from the sky

Beautiful day here on the South West Coast so we got a drone to do a fly by and capture some images of the Arkipod in the magnificent setting of Allihies Village on the end of the Beara Peninsula, West Cork, Wild Atlantic Way country.

The weather has been savage the last few weeks with lots of rain and wind speeds of up to 120KMH.

The structure is strong and sound, so no problem there.

The Grass roof building to the left is ten years old and clad in Larch,  just like the Arkipod.

Arkipod from the Sky
Arkipod from the sky

 

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Arkipod what’s yours for ?

Spare room, office, studio, workshop, rental there are many reasons to buy an Arkipod. Spacious enough to use as an additional space to your home added to your back garden. Or in the countryside tucked away in a field some place. Arkipod fit nicely into any space and are pleasant to the eye.

As an extra source of income for holiday renting, just leave them empty for overnight campers, or furnish them for that real Glamping experience. Depending on how you rent the Arkipod you could expect to regain your investment quickly.

Arkipod what’s yours for ?

Arkipod what's yours for

Another illustration by Nacharlet.com arkipod setup for Glamping

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Arkipod Size

Arkipod’s come in many sizes, if the Arkipod is to be delivered it should be between 8 and 10 foot wide and between 12 and 15 foot long. Simply for convenient delivery by truck ten foot is a maximum width, otherwise special permits are required for transport, which even though possible would create inhibitive costs.

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Arkipods come in many sizes, delivered by truck or built on site

Arkipod’s can also be built on site which enables a wider build. 12 foot wide is a nice width, lengths of between 16 and 20 foot, easily possible.

If you need a special size just get in touch with us and we will work something out.

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Almost finished the Arkipod

Maybe you are wondering why the site is not complete, I guess it is that way as I have not quite finished. There a couple of pieces missing that are not in stock. Once this is done I will be uploading photos of the finished Pod Outside and in and announcing build times, availability and suggesting uses for your pod.

What’s yours for….

Any way a couple of photos from this afternoon, to make the wait a  bit easier.

Larch roof - Arkipod

Larch gable - Arkipod

Arkipod - inside

Arkipod Larch roof

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