tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31818848397476023922024-03-04T20:41:38.230-08:00By Wisdom a House Is BuiltPrepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, and after that build your house. - Prov 24:27Joel Trumbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07784138104475240081noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181884839747602392.post-930550372807014312013-05-31T11:50:00.000-07:002013-05-31T11:51:03.594-07:00Let It BeginLast night I worked on making some furniture until about 3:30 AM. I made a shelf for Eve's loft, a chest/window bench, and a bookshelf ladder. My neighbors are probably preparing to take our house with torches and pitch-forks, but that's all for now on the trailer house. It is ready to tow, although not entirely done (there is some trim work to be done inside, and some more furniture to build. But that can wait. Tomorrow, early in the AM, we are beginning our journey and taking the trailer up to North Carolina, where it will wait for us until we can sell our big house. Please pray for a safe and efficient trip.
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These pictures aren't the best quality, but I seem to have left my camera at a friend's house in North Carolina last week, so I used the computer's picture capture feature. Take it or leave it.Joel Trumbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07784138104475240081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181884839747602392.post-91809708882556541112013-04-26T09:54:00.000-07:002013-04-26T09:54:29.339-07:00Sidetrack...Okay, I know I haven't posted anything for a while and I'm sorry. The floor is done in the trailer and I've started a little bit on the insulation. I had to shift fires to the big house and finish up some projects so we can put in on the market by May. We're pretty close now, just have some painting to finish up and then polishing the floors. One of my big house projects was adding a closet to one of the rooms so I can list as another bedroom. So, I thought I'd post some pictures of that project. Nothing to do with the tiny house, but kind of fun anyway.
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Timelines don't seem to work very well for this project. But, it sure feels good to be done with outside. I still have to put some trim type stuff around the rafter ends, but now I can move to the interior. The next thing will be framing the bathroom wall inside, and then laying the hardwood floor.
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As you can see, the Goober crew thinks the door is pretty fun.Joel Trumbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07784138104475240081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181884839747602392.post-9647903464125268532013-03-08T17:02:00.002-08:002013-03-08T17:02:51.719-08:00One Side Done...More of the same…here's a bunch of pictures. Enjoy. As you can see, the left side is done and the front is around 50%. Hopefully I can knock out the other side tomorrow and finish up the front. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVJ4QgYXMzNRUFcjsUrEzYB7LxgHB1MbKFRJ9OII9xys9w12ZDWBTjtug5on4EHkXLFxRNweDzo81ulR8T9Zy5UHbABWJbdRcKXIj57AVRz8_hdF4x4RPn07ZIYqR7_xJe-0VJehSMcGM/s1600/IMG_0974.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVJ4QgYXMzNRUFcjsUrEzYB7LxgHB1MbKFRJ9OII9xys9w12ZDWBTjtug5on4EHkXLFxRNweDzo81ulR8T9Zy5UHbABWJbdRcKXIj57AVRz8_hdF4x4RPn07ZIYqR7_xJe-0VJehSMcGM/s320/IMG_0974.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTjKmt2sgSogsqMjeUn_QhLTv8UtE5MvT-XL170Zvy9sRbzEWB9Fks5NVA5gBZfNeIBSnCWBlC37QlaYfKypffZqixG9TbwOSm9-pBu4DuGZ5g5GQzTfWFtQDBYjhX9Cv5kOnpU8TuBzw/s1600/IMG_0975.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTjKmt2sgSogsqMjeUn_QhLTv8UtE5MvT-XL170Zvy9sRbzEWB9Fks5NVA5gBZfNeIBSnCWBlC37QlaYfKypffZqixG9TbwOSm9-pBu4DuGZ5g5GQzTfWFtQDBYjhX9Cv5kOnpU8TuBzw/s320/IMG_0975.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLCeBuujyJXwqVhZfuMvfElytKc5aGH2WOV5eNI7KX_TRRtI58IHvgo67QC7GrLhEqhSgV49cs2mDdqI0AqMf7jxi2wfsYWgO2ySSOJqNyninWaZi1raZ9ggZN4HxNXlx0Uvq7o-VqRe8/s1600/IMG_0976.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLCeBuujyJXwqVhZfuMvfElytKc5aGH2WOV5eNI7KX_TRRtI58IHvgo67QC7GrLhEqhSgV49cs2mDdqI0AqMf7jxi2wfsYWgO2ySSOJqNyninWaZi1raZ9ggZN4HxNXlx0Uvq7o-VqRe8/s320/IMG_0976.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI8z3rGghxDvzisc_C4wx1wI6y9ac4HNbdl5SU13bZ4veZrxNUc6eAkhjjkszY5m9nC4NsYTowzCi0AM353y68ya_e1dCmUd4lbohNz8Px-npzKmIp2-6DsF3M5tTP81kn1Y8eRgLKbAA/s1600/IMG_0977.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI8z3rGghxDvzisc_C4wx1wI6y9ac4HNbdl5SU13bZ4veZrxNUc6eAkhjjkszY5m9nC4NsYTowzCi0AM353y68ya_e1dCmUd4lbohNz8Px-npzKmIp2-6DsF3M5tTP81kn1Y8eRgLKbAA/s320/IMG_0977.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKL6oGf9kfPFW8R-un0DW0W_-cpO5IHu4Ke7f1t4YOGWS7LxfL7-ex5LZ-mqSO6SVa3ElNElTNmRA28vtj04vrAEaJKn7sPoCrthgPI1KTLfHoLde9GG_eGNJM9gdEzwMLSr3bGI5qFGw/s1600/IMG_0978.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKL6oGf9kfPFW8R-un0DW0W_-cpO5IHu4Ke7f1t4YOGWS7LxfL7-ex5LZ-mqSO6SVa3ElNElTNmRA28vtj04vrAEaJKn7sPoCrthgPI1KTLfHoLde9GG_eGNJM9gdEzwMLSr3bGI5qFGw/s320/IMG_0978.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9LcIWGDFCzYR-6Ba5NrTbRgsx1AVetME5njNqDcWrkX7IMmnB83X_nX-0BfnpnCrD3wYE8ZVXbmbQcXiNx8wmlrBfH6WbQ4Sro8QLXuRzP8HVY28tDYea3V5P0InJZdscygV5mpcgUy4/s1600/IMG_0979.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-
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This is the side with the furring on. 1/4 inch furring goes in first, to create a tiny air gap between the siding and the wall itself in case any water gets in; that gives it a way out so it doesn't stay caught in there. The furring is placed over the framing studs and the siding attached with ring-shank siding nails.
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The front with furring and the first siding board. The framing in the front is a little trickier than the sides, so I will be adding furring to the top as I get up there.
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Also our water heater got here today. It is an Eccotemp L10 tankless propane heater. All it needs is a hose going in, and hot water comes out. It's got an electric ignition system, so no pilot light to worry about. Plus it will actually be mounted to the outside of the trailer in a little "shed", so no venting concerns either.
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Here's my stopping place for dinner. We have all day tomorrow to work on it before I check back in from leave.Joel Trumbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07784138104475240081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181884839747602392.post-49172948708920540202013-03-06T10:35:00.001-08:002013-03-06T10:36:09.286-08:00Finally…some progressFinished up the bay windows and the put the porch on. In the pictures, you can see the door frame going in also. There was a shipping problem with the cedar siding, but that is resolved and it should be arriving this afternoon. So now its on to putting the siding on and making the door.
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Also, our little stove oven arrived today for the kitchen. Cool.Joel Trumbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07784138104475240081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181884839747602392.post-20258779718779156912013-03-01T14:40:00.002-08:002013-03-01T14:42:54.504-08:00Windows Y'all...I know you're probably getting tired of reading about my windows. I got it. I'm tired of working on them, so we're even.
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I got them in and about half of them are hung. This has taken me forever because I suck at making windows. There's tons of filing and trimming so everything fits and opens and stuff. Sawdust everywhere (which is why the windows look so dirty). The cedar siding should be here early next week, so stay tuned for that when it gets here.Joel Trumbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07784138104475240081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181884839747602392.post-91774702394166707612013-02-23T12:50:00.000-08:002013-02-23T12:50:26.690-08:00Making Windows Part IIFinished framing the 4 side windows for the main room. Here's some pictures of how I did it. There is an outer frame which is fitted to the window opening and fixed therein. Then there's an inner frame with lattice-work in the middle. The window panes go on either side of the lattice-work, sealed in with silicone glue/sealant stuff. Then the outer trim is attached which locks the panes in place.
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The lattice work has notches carved out so it all fits together snug…no screws on the inside. Once it's all assembled, its fitted into the inner frame and glued and screwed in place.Joel Trumbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07784138104475240081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181884839747602392.post-7254982699202051942013-02-22T17:57:00.002-08:002013-02-22T17:58:08.069-08:00Wrapping up...Alright; the exterior is all sheathed and I put the housewrap on. Just in time too, because a mega-storm nuked us right after I finished. I am on leave now, so my weekend project will be to finish or at least complete a significant amount of the windows. Once they are done (I'm roughly halfway done now, not counting the one huge window), I can install them and put the cedar siding on. That will hopefully look sweet and it will mean the exterior will be 100% done, so I can start on the interior.
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Okay, I still have to trim the bottom of the housewrap. Whatever. Joel Trumbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07784138104475240081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181884839747602392.post-14931317088889275562013-02-16T18:01:00.000-08:002013-02-16T18:01:39.234-08:00Back AgainNow that I'm back, I have resumed work on the tiny house. I will be finishing up the exterior next, so first thing to do is the windows…I was planning to buy them, but apparently windows are mega expensive and it takes four or five weeks to get them custom made with tempered glass. That's time we don't have, so I decided to make them myself instead. A window is a window, right? I have ten windows to makes total.
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These are the two I made today. They're still pretty expensive because I'm using oak wood for the frames (which ain't cheap), as well as polycarbonate instead of glass since its 200 times stronger than glass and relatively easy to cut. But, I will still save well over a thousand dollars making them myself, so that seems reasonable to me.
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Once all the windows are finished, I can put on the exterior cladding, and then the outside will be basically done. Then I will get some long awaited leave from the Army and I will start work on the inside. Keep us in your prayers as we start approaching the deadline to have everything finished!Joel Trumbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07784138104475240081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181884839747602392.post-83128274350995879782012-10-20T11:38:00.001-07:002012-10-20T11:40:03.017-07:00Last Post For a While<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The roof is done. Well, I still have to put on the fascia trip and stuff, but for all intents and purposes it is done. This was my main goal to have complete before I leave. So this will be my last post for a few months while I'm out of the country. Be sure to check back on the blog next year for more updates once I start building again.
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Only got six panels on today…it was a busy day. I went to go vote after work, which took forever, then I had to get a haircut and then we had to watch The Two Towers with dinner. So not much done today. Plus the mosquitos were really massing forces. Hopefully I will finish the roof up tomorrow.
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Outside view…roof cladding all in place.
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Interior view from the main loft.
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Interior view from under the main loft. Not much different. And below are my helpers taking a break and getting some chow. Pretty tuckered out.
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I think I set a new standard yesterday in shady construction techniques. In one fun filled four hour period I: 1) sawed with a skill saw while holding the wood with my hand and knees. 2) Nearly guillotined myself with a monster sheet of plywood trying to solo muscle it onto the rafters. 3) Balanced precariously on the roof ridge while screwing and hammering the last plywood sheet, including one event where I hooked my feet on the top and suspended my body down head first so I could reach the bottom edge to secure it. Awesome. We all came out unscathed, the roof is sheathed, we're ready to put on the metal roofing. So mission accomplished. In retrospect, if I had two other dudes working with me and a medium sized step ladder I probably could have gotten it all done in like an hour with no near death experiences. But anyone who knows me knows that's not how I roll. I apply one of my old military mottoes to these situations: if it don't suck, it ain't worth doing.
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Cutting out the rafters…
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In my obsession with structural integrity, I took the liberty of adding some Simpson Strong-Ties ™ to give some added stability. Also in this picture you can see the now stucco'ed earthbag hut.
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In this one you can see my death-trap platform to stand on while I'm working in the greatroom span.
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That's about it for this weekend. The walls are basically buttoned up and once all the rafters are in place I can get the roof on.
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Evie's loft
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They were supposed to be helping me, but it seems instead that Gunnar was just air-guitar'ing some 80's butt-rock ballad.
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I was going to start the rafters today, but there was an elevation issue that I had not forseen. So I worked on that and also began attaching the wall paneling. Got 4 panels done, the rear loft done, the roof walls and roof beam done, and possibly nuked my skill-saw motor. We'll see tomorrow. Next step will be to do the rafters and finish the wall panelling. Then the roof.
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Bay wall frame and door.
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The progress this week was pretty minimal, due to lots of rain. Bummer. I had wanted to be a little further along by now. But, as of this evening the main loft is done, the rear loft is framed, but only partially floored due to running out of 2x6 and it getting dark outside. Tomorrow morning I should be able to finish that up and then raise the rear wall roof frame and start on the rafters. I will feel much more satisfied when the roof is on and I can board up the walls.Joel Trumbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07784138104475240081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181884839747602392.post-65981509679436553562012-09-26T17:29:00.002-07:002012-09-26T17:31:05.941-07:00Wall Frames<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wall frames are done and raised. This raising was accomplished by my wife and I in the dark, and it very nearly ended in disaster. Mission accomplished, though. I have the bay wall partially framed; I need to pick up a couple of components from Lowes tomorrow to finish. The loft beams are in place, though not attached yet. Once all the framing is up and securely fastened to the floor frame I will sheath the walls and start framing the roof. I need to find a good stopping place where the structure will be adequately protected for the winter when I will not be working on it. Not that it gets freezing cold here in Georgia, but just so everything is somewhat closed up and protected.
P.S. The trip to North Carolina was awesome and we came back motivated to do some building. Also the rice crispy treats at Grandma's house kicked butt. It was a good week.Joel Trumbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07784138104475240081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181884839747602392.post-8764065533508606722012-09-16T17:08:00.004-07:002012-09-16T17:09:47.146-07:00Saturday Morning Framing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Subfloor is done… Now we're starting the framing. We're doing some traveling over leave, but I wanted to get some of the wall framing done before we go. So here is the fore wall; I might get one of the sidewalls done before we take off. We'll see. Key take away from this part is that angle clips (those little metal braces you can screw into 90 and 45 degree framing) are the key to success with this. I'm a little too much of a do'er (as opposed to thinker) to be able to pull off awesome hammer and nail framing…It's mostly busted thumbs and cracked wood. So I'm embracing the end result of 300 years of industrialization: those little metal clips that make it much easier and straighter to frame than just hammering it.
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Insulation is cut and installed.
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Side view.
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Used spray foam insulator to seal the edges and cracks.
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6 mil poly vapor barrier over the whole thing. Now it's ready for the subfloor.
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The foundation struts are done…all supports are 4.5" x 7.5". They are nailed and screwed together, the base strut is bolted to the frame, and the finished foundation is bolted through the frame in 8 places on both ends with 3/8" galvanized carriage bolts. Drilling the frame took forever, but I think the structural benefits will be worth it. Additionally, the outside foundation struts are bolted to the side lip in 4 places.
The floor frame is assembled, and aluminum flashing installed on the underside. Next I will be attaching the floor frame to the foundation struts. It will be lag bolted throughout, as well as bolted all the way through with carriage bolts in 4 places. Also, the frame will be secured periodically to the foundation with hurricane clips. Then, it will be time to insulate and lay the floor. On a side note, measure the head space in your vehicle very carefully if you're going to be using it to move rigid insulation panels. I failed to take into account the slope of the Yukon's walls, and ended up spending 30 minutes in the Home Depot parking lot wrestling all the insulation panels into the vehicle. Plenty of folks got a show and no doubt wondered what kind of idiot I was.
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