155 Hunting Shelter

These structures provide minimum shelter from the elements and are for short term or seasonal use only. They commonly are constructed having a box frame with plywood or metal sheet siding exterior finish. The interiors are bare with dirt floors and no electrical or plumbing at the lower qualities. A board floor with no partitions, minimum cabinetry, minimum lighting and electrical outlets, and a sink with cold water service can be found only at the best qualities.

The costs do not include any kitchen or bathroom equipment.

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 17 and 47.

Typical Lives:

 

 

 

Class

 

 

Quality

A

B

C

D

S

Low

--

--

--

10

--

Average

--

--

--

10

--

Good

--

--

--

15

--

Excellent

--

--

--

15

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Quality Selection Guide:

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Lowest

Box frame, local marginal materials, unfinished

Unfinished, dirt floor, substandard construction

None

None

Low

Box frame, cheap plywood or metal siding, little fenestration

Unfinished interior, dirt floor, seasonal use

None

None

Average

Plywood or siding on box frame or wide-spaced studs, few windows

Unfinished interior, board floor

None

None

Good

Box frame or light studs, cheap siding, windows, comp. roll roof

Board floor, no partitions, minimum cabinetry, winterized

One or two lights and outlets, sink with cold water

None