Comments on: Bernie’s Shell House Project

By: arthur

arthur — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:29:12 +0000

I need to build four homes in miami. I need someone to build the shell, that is walls, roof, doors and windows.

By: arthur

arthur — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:27:01 +0000

i have three houses to be built in miami.I need a contractor to build the shell for me. shell to include walls, roof, doors and windows.

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By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 18 May 2010 23:04:19 +0000

I love your design on this tiny home! I would love to see some pictures once your completely finished and on the road.

I am sold on Tiny houses also, but cant convince the wife!

By: Don

Don — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:56:02 +0000

Neat idea. However, using rigid foam on both the interior and exterior of the outside walls is a mistake. If water gets trapped in between, it cannot dry out and can cause mold and rot. Instead, put both layers on the exterior. See this article [1] for more info.

[1] http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/insights/bsi-001-the-perfect-wall

By: Arlos

Arlos — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:35:37 +0000

Two note worthy books on trailer design and fabrication anyone considering this should at least read to have a better understanding of what’s going to carry your tiny and not so tiny home; Trailers- How to design and build them by MM smith volumes 1 &2, IASBN # 914483-32-3

By: Arlos

Arlos — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:18:05 +0000

I’m curious, why build tiny home trailers with wood in the same fashion one builds a home on a foundation?
As much as I like the architectural approach, I think the chain stay treatment through the studs is going to be a problem on the road especially without a sleeve/ guide to prevent frame damage.
Chains stretch and as the once former auto trailer (?) flex’s and twists as designed, what is this going to do to the walls?
When trailers are designed, they are designed for a specific purpose. Going outside that original purpose can have some un-intended results over time.

By: susan

susan — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:59:40 +0000

I am so completely sold on tiny house living. If only I could convince my guy. sigh.

By: Michael Janzen

Michael Janzen — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:03:35 +0000

WOW incredible house. Love the roof and chain support in the wall. I wonder if that will work over time. I guess it would work just fine… definitely unusual solution but innovative thinking.

Looking forward to seeing it complete and how the porch works out. So many tiny houses use every square inch of the trailer, nice to see another example of tiny house with a real porch.