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                                     The top things to remember when building your tiny house.   

 

 

 

                                                  When Building think of:

 

 

  • Don’t build more than you need

  • When building your home you should be using toxic-free, sustainable, recycled and low voc products. 

  • Minimize your footprint as much as you possibly can. You want your energy consumption and waste to be as little as possible.

  • A well insulated building will not only save energy and resources but will cut your electrical bill substantially

  • use a high efficiency or energy efficient appliance

  • Everything from your roofing material, building material, insulation to you your flooring, counters and cabinets should be environmentally friendly. 

 

 

 

                                           

                                           

 

                        Building your own tiny house can be empowering but also overwhelming, especially if you have no construction experience. This page has tips to help you along the way.

 

  • Design & construction guide

  • Size & design considerations for tiny houses on wheels

  • What's included in a set of plans?

  • Roof types

  • Design considerations for different climates

  • Keeping warm in cold weather

  • Building with salvage

  • How long does it take to build a tiny house?

  • How much will it cost to build a tiny house?

  • What tools will I need?

  • Secure your house while you build it

 

 

                                       

                                                                Buying your trailer:

 

 If you buy a used trailer, know that a lot of welding may be needed to tailor the trailer to your design. If you're not a welder, you might save money in the long run by buying a new trailer, customized to your design specifications.

 

 

 

                                                          Getting your plans:

 

       

     Tiny house plans vary in detail and quality. Plans of even the most well known tiny house companies can have errors or omissions.

 

Cover sheet: an artist’s rendering of the exterior of the house that shows how the house will look when built.

 

Foundation plan: (not included for a tiny house on wheels) The foundation plan shows dimensions, concrete walls, footings, pads, posts, beams, bearing walls, and any stepped foundation and retaining wall information.

 

Floor Plan (layout): Dimensioned plans indicating the layout of the rooms in the house, dimensions, door and window locations, ceiling heights and plumbing fixture locations. These plans are an overhead view of the house.

 

Structural Plan: Overall layout and necessary details for the ceiling, loft framing (if applicable), roof construction, and securing of the frame to the trailer.

 

Roof Plan: describes the elements that make up the roof. The roof plan typically illustrates ridges, valleys, and hips. It also may indicate the roofing material and slopes of roof surfaces, as well as chimneys and decorative elements.

 

Exterior Elevation: a 2d representation of the front, rear, left and right sides of the house. Materials, details and measurements are also given.

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