Comments on: Material List for Building Your Own Tiny House on Wheels http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-building-tiny-house-wheels/ At last I had mastered the low art of coming unmoored. -- Joe Androe Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:22:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jill http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-building-tiny-house-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-1796 Jill Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:57:06 +0000 http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-for-building-your-own-tiny-house-on-wheels/#comment-1796 What weight should the trailer be able to handle and what length should it be? Thanks, Jill What weight should the trailer be able to handle and what length should it be?

Thanks,
Jill

]]> By: michael reis http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-building-tiny-house-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-1711 michael reis Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:05:45 +0000 http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-for-building-your-own-tiny-house-on-wheels/#comment-1711 I live up in vancouver canada, & I've worked on many leaky condos. Many people believe that tyvek is a superior building paper(which it is) but be weary of using cedar on top of it, cause of the oils/acidic nature of the wood can eat through it. If you're to put cedar on, I suggest using 2 layers of 30 or 60min. tar paper. I also believe that you have left peel n' stick off the materials list. I live up in vancouver canada, & I’ve worked on many leaky condos. Many people believe that tyvek is a superior building paper(which it is) but be weary of using cedar on top of it, cause of the oils/acidic nature of the wood can eat through it. If you’re to put cedar on, I suggest using 2 layers of 30 or 60min. tar paper. I also believe that you have left peel n’ stick off the materials list.

]]> By: Steph http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-building-tiny-house-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-1279 Steph Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:17:52 +0000 http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-for-building-your-own-tiny-house-on-wheels/#comment-1279 Hi, Kris. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to attend the workshop, either. You may want to ask the same question of Tammy over on RowdyKittens.com she and her husband Logan went. In terms of plans, the Tumbleweed plans do not include much in the way of instructions. However, as part of the purchase price of the plans you get slots for two people to attend one of their weekend assembly workshops. I've attended one and it's pretty useful. Hi, Kris. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to attend the workshop, either. You may want to ask the same question of Tammy over on RowdyKittens.com she and her husband Logan went.

In terms of plans, the Tumbleweed plans do not include much in the way of instructions. However, as part of the purchase price of the plans you get slots for two people to attend one of their weekend assembly workshops. I’ve attended one and it’s pretty useful.

]]> By: Kris Kehe http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-building-tiny-house-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-1278 Kris Kehe Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:22:52 +0000 http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-for-building-your-own-tiny-house-on-wheels/#comment-1278 I wish I could attend the workshop this Saturday for building Tiny Houses, but I have a wedding to attend on that day. Could you give me any information regarding the workshop. Any information that is a must to know? I was also wondering about the plans and why they are so expensive. If I purchased the plans, would it tell me everything that they tell in the workshop as to what to do? Thanks for your time in this matter. I really appreciate it. Kris Kehe I wish I could attend the workshop this Saturday for building Tiny Houses, but I have a wedding to attend on that day. Could you give me any information regarding the workshop. Any information that is a must to know? I was also wondering about the plans and why they are so expensive. If I purchased the plans, would it tell me everything that they tell in the workshop as to what to do? Thanks for your time in this matter. I really appreciate it.

Kris Kehe

]]> By: Steph http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-building-tiny-house-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-1034 Steph Sun, 10 May 2009 14:31:53 +0000 http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-for-building-your-own-tiny-house-on-wheels/#comment-1034 Thanks. I'm getting ready to update this list and will add your suggestions. Thanks. I’m getting ready to update this list and will add your suggestions.

]]> By: bobechs http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-building-tiny-house-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-1029 bobechs Sat, 09 May 2009 17:06:12 +0000 http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-for-building-your-own-tiny-house-on-wheels/#comment-1029 Although they are standard multi-pupose hand tools that it is a little hard to imagine any reasonably handy person *not* having; a set of screwdrivers or a multi-tip tool, a set of assorted pliers (needlenose, slip-joint, side cutter, etc.) and a couple of crescent wrenches will all be needed many times, especially for appliance, plumbing and electrical assembly and installation. Specialized tools for electrical trade work: digital multimeter (a $3.99 one from HF will do fine) and, for the less experienced, a light-up diagnostic plug for 120vac-if used- will pay for themselves immediately. Although they are standard multi-pupose hand tools that it is a little hard to imagine any reasonably handy person *not* having; a set of screwdrivers or a multi-tip tool, a set of assorted pliers (needlenose, slip-joint, side cutter, etc.) and a couple of crescent wrenches will all be needed many times, especially for appliance, plumbing and electrical assembly and installation.

Specialized tools for electrical trade work: digital multimeter (a $3.99 one from HF will do fine) and, for the less experienced, a light-up diagnostic plug for 120vac-if used- will pay for themselves immediately.

]]> By: Steph http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-building-tiny-house-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-1002 Steph Thu, 07 May 2009 16:03:58 +0000 http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-for-building-your-own-tiny-house-on-wheels/#comment-1002 Hi, Tim! I'll double-check but I'm pretty sure that came straight out of my notes from the workshop I attended by Jay Shafer. (Keep in mind that they're trying to keep the weight down because they want to make their homes trailer-able.) Hi, Tim! I’ll double-check but I’m pretty sure that came straight out of my notes from the workshop I attended by Jay Shafer. (Keep in mind that they’re trying to keep the weight down because they want to make their homes trailer-able.)

]]> By: Tim http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-building-tiny-house-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-1001 Tim Thu, 07 May 2009 15:56:55 +0000 http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-for-building-your-own-tiny-house-on-wheels/#comment-1001 3/8" plywood floor sounds pretty light. Most designs I've seen use 5/8 or 3/4" plywood on the floor. 3/8″ plywood floor sounds pretty light. Most designs I’ve seen use 5/8 or 3/4″ plywood on the floor.

]]> By: Steph http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-building-tiny-house-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-1000 Steph Thu, 07 May 2009 14:34:27 +0000 http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-for-building-your-own-tiny-house-on-wheels/#comment-1000 Thanks, Steve. I added them. Thanks, Steve. I added them.

]]> By: SteveR http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-building-tiny-house-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-999 SteveR Thu, 07 May 2009 12:19:44 +0000 http://www.comingunmoored.com/2009/02/materials-for-building-your-own-tiny-house-on-wheels/#comment-999 Funny how your graphic at the top shows wood glue but it doesn't appear on your list! Wood glue or construction glue may be required Also, gutters and downspouts if you plan on collecting rainwater. Funny how your graphic at the top shows wood glue but it doesn’t appear on your list!
Wood glue or construction glue may be required
Also, gutters and downspouts if you plan on collecting rainwater.

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