Anyone adapt one of these to a tiny home?

[jen212]

Curious if anyone has lived in one of these designs on a permanent basis? Thanks.

 

[Paisley]

Doing that right now. Using the tall barn plans. 12x24
I made changes like - 2x6 trusses instead of 2x4. Planning venting with a roof ridge, etc.

 

[Phil the shed man]

One of my old shed customers has been living in a 10x20 shed for 10 years now. It's insulated & dry walled with a window ac and a space heater. It doesn't have a bathroom but he lives on 20 acres in the desert so he just goes outdoor. The one thing I would recommend is to use a mini split instead of a window ac.

 

[Paisley]

Phil, I am looking at mini splits myself.

I think you are referring to the fellow in NM? I'm doing the same thing as I recall in terms of size and style.

 

[jen212]

Doing that right now. Using the tall barn plans. 12x24
I made changes like - 2x6 trusses instead of 2x4. Planning venting with a roof ridge, etc.

Paisley that is exactly what I want to do! I'd love to see pics or a video of your build!

 

[Paisley]

Phil mentioned a fellow that made one but I can't find it now! argh
Here are some pics. I realized after that my some of my blocks were crocked. lol
The blue tarp is being replaced by 'underbelly wrap" that comes Monday. It was there to hold in insulation, similar to a mobile home technique.
I haven't gotten the latest pic with the subfloor all down.

I have also used Fecebook groups for DIY homebuilding, tiny house, shed to house groups. They have been a bit hit or miss.

 

[Phil the shed man]

I have always used 1/2 in plywood on the bottom of the floor joists. It will holds up longer as the plastic will probably get damaged in the coming years.

It looks like you have enough room to crawl up under the shed and install it between the skids and along the edges up to the skids.

What i have done in the past is build the floor upside down, nail the plywood on, then have many men (or a tractor) help to turn it over and put it in place. Then you can install the insulation from the top before you install the floor sheeting.

 

[Paisley]

I didn't see that on the video or in the plans. Maybe I missed it?
At any rate, underbelly wrap typically lasts decades and designed just for this purpose.