Comments on: Jenine’s Tiny House Update

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By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:41:28 +0000

Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the opening of Jenine’s tiny house but I did manage to check it out a couple of days later and WOW, I was blown away. Jenine, you did such a terrific job on this tiny house. I was amazed. I was so impressed that I came back the very next day and spent almost two hours drawing the house. You can see the drawing here:

http://www.theartistontheroad.com/?p=852

Congratulations Jenine on finishing your beautiful tiny house!

By: jenine alexander

jenine alexander — Sat, 01 May 2010 13:14:34 +0000

Hey Hap,

I finally got that propane tank outside!

http://forgeaheadpuppetproductions.blogspot.com/2010/04/kitchen-things.html

By: jenine alexander

jenine alexander — Sat, 01 May 2010 13:13:24 +0000

I’d love to hear more Alice. Feel free to email me if you have any specific questions:

http://forgeaheadpuppetproductions.blogspot.com/p/contact-me.html

By: jenine alexander

jenine alexander — Sat, 01 May 2010 13:11:49 +0000

Hi Joseph,

Mine is around 13’4″ now, that’s an estimate because I’m slightly raised on jacks for leveling.

Response to your question: I also used bolts, washers, and nuts. In each corner I also attached an earthquake tie to the studs. There is a total of 10 bolts: 2 at the hitch end, 2 at the tail end, 4 (one in each corner), 2 (near fender toward hitch end).

It’s a great question, and looking back I realize I never made a blog posting about this subject in particular. When I’m going back over the project I will definitely pull photos to share more about this part of the process.

Thanks!
Jenine

By: jon

jon — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:13:24 +0000

Your local auto parts store has a variety of hydraulic hatch-back arm available.

By: Jenine Alexander

Jenine Alexander — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:47:54 +0000

Yes, Hap, definately. I have been deciding where I want to put the oven/stove before drilling through the wall and having the tank permanently outside.

You know, regarding roof insulation, on the non-opening side of the roof I did 5″ of rigid foam (scavanged and free, though I wouldn’t use it again, I’m looking into micilial based insulation currently). And on the opening side 4″. So it still has a R value around 24, nothing like R60.

By: Michael Carmack

Michael Carmack — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:47:51 +0000

You could install a pneumatic or hydraulic system that wouldn’t require as much effort to get the roof raised. Once you are through doing what you wanted to do up there all you would have to do is release the pressure and the roof would close again.

By: Hap

Hap — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:42:11 +0000

Congratulations on getting in! I love the opening roof. Unfortunately, it probably wouldn’t work here in Iowa where we need alot of insulation and need to make extra sure our roof doesn’t blow away!
I think I see a 20# propane tank next to the stove. We use the same tank for our two burner stove top but the gas line goes through the wall to a ventilated box outside that houses the tank. They make a big deal about not having the tanks inside.

By: biscuitninja

biscuitninja — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:55:31 +0000

Paint the roof red… project Pop Tart! LOL!

Very interesting and innovative, you could use one of those old “screw jacks” from a car to lift the roof up. A little slow, but it should be able to lift that roof securely.