Affordable small house build
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- In this episode we get the exterior sheathing put up and construction of the roof is starting. House wrap is installed in this video as well as the bolts to secure the walls to the foundation. You can see the tubs /shower I will be using for this build. All interior framing is done, next is the roof / rafters
I think the answer to the US housing affordability crisis is people like you. You are doing a great service. And the satisfaction reflects in your voice. Trust this good karma will bring you lots of luck!
Friends of mine, a retired couple, have been building their retirement home almost exclusively from used building materials, what they've salvaged, craigslist & what they could get from the Habitat for Humanity re-store. The structural build is complete now and came in at 50% of the normal cost. They had built a incredibly artistic small 2 room plus bath cob house to live in while they built the main house that cost them $3,300. They did all the work on that also along with family & friends.
That sound awesome, did they document the process? I would love to see it.
wow
I want to one day build my own home with my own two hands, so watching your channel is such an inspiration. Since I have no training or experience, I love your content and helpful tips. Great stuff!!
Same as me 😊
There is really nothing in home building that can't be done by a DIY'er, contrary to popular belief. Take your time, study and learn to make sure you do it right. There are a lot of learning resources out there. Don't give up on the dream. You can realize it if you keep at the idea.
If you have the land and at least enough capital to get it framed and foundation and roof done to the point it could be considered "dried in" (weatherproof and securable) then you can take your time with everything else.
Do it while you’re young lol
Hi Mr. MC, I pray you are well. You don't know how much I wish I could afford one of these small homes. Thank you so much for caring about people. I know most people want to make that money. I see you have a giving, honest heart. GOD BLESS YOU and be encouraged to do all you can to help. Again thank you and God bless you.
Your uploads brighten a lot of people's day. Thanks for taking the time to document and share your projects.
Thank you for taking the time to comment!
@@MigraineCraftsman hi I see your last video is older than 1 year. are you doing constructions still? if so where are you located in GA
OSB actually stands up to moisture and is stronger than plywood. When left in the elements I've actually had OSB outperform plywood. I now use OSB for everything even sub flooring. I just double up 2 layers of 7/16 OSB. Very strong! The old stuff might have sucked but not what they're making today. Great video. Thanks for uploading and sharing
OSB shouldn’t be in contact with concrete. Lay foam tape down first. That OSB will rot as the concrete wicks moisture into it.
But THAT OSB is not painted.
Was it in contact ?
Timestamp.
I’ve seen you a few times on these shows. You are the proper construction fairy 🧚♂️
@@BunnyH-pq5jt just know the building codes Bud. Regarding the Fairy... so TRUE. 🥳
@@hallenw write a book pls lol
The blue bear eyes are cute ! Awesome they have a sense of humor 😊 “ A day without laughter is a day wasted “
Looks great , so fun to watch it develop 💕
:)
Your voice is relaxing and intrancing. You could do audible books really well. Thanks for showing us how these tiny houses are all possible.
Thank you, still shopping for a good mic so the sound quality gets better.
@@MigraineCraftsman a really good inexpensive microphone would be a rode pro microphone if you're doing audio from the camera itself. If you're using a computer for audio I'd say the blue yeti provides good audio for a very good price.
I agree on his voice!! LOL!
Videos like this make me considering of making my own house. Our neighbors are making their own small house and that started my motivation.
Glad to hear that, do your research save some cash, make sure your credit score is in order and you are of to the races.
Nice upload, like how you show details like the cap nails for the house wrap. Can't wait for you to start using rockwool in your houses and see how you traditional building guys deal with installation and hardware.
My insualtion episode should be fun, I usually beat the hell out of it for making me itch
Can't wait to see the next vlogg. Love those mountain views. Thanks for sharing. Take care.
Have a good weekend
open cell foam absorbs moisture (ask any 1990 or prior boat owner who has to replace it and rotting floor, its all they had back then) and now there is closed cell that does not absorb moisture awesome stuff.
This was a year ago and now osb is $40 near me and regular plywood is $70+. When I heard your prices it really put in perspective on how much they have inflated in just a year! I wish I could spend $9/sheet on some osb now. I bought some property with a pre existing house and I wanted to either fix that or build another house on the property in another place and with prices being so high it's not looking like something that's going to happen this year or even next. No more "cheap" housing in 2021 😔
Sad and now it's 2023 🥺
Mario bross are getting better, they started plumbing and build houses now.
Kudos for the video, great job!
I've never seen anchor bolts like those. They seem short and I imagine they lack the holding power of the typical poured in place bolt. Too bad the framing wasn't shortened a bit so the OSB sheathing would've covered and solidified the top plate. Plus I agree with the comment about unprotected OSB against concrete, and is a good reminder to ensure some type of barrier is installed between the two. Perhaps flashing bent into a termite barrier would serve a dual purpose there.
They are common here and in a lot of parts of the country. As for the shortened framing, keep in mind that would change the drywall, insulation, fitment of exterior doors, gotta be carefull with all that in construction. (snowball effect) Thx for watching and take care.
Hey man this one of best job site walk through videos that I have seen. Your crew looks like they know what the hell they're doing and you are a damn good narrator.
Malcolm from Oakland
Thank you Malcolm
I love watching your house builds.
Thank you
This house build looks incredibly easy. That looks so fun.
Hi, you should not put yourself down; with each house, you are enabling someone to get on the property ladder. That is not an easy thing to do nowadays. Another great build and a small house to start with.
Really enjoying the different direction in the videos. The action in the videos with you doing the explaining voice overs are a fantastic combo. Hoping all is well Bud, Dirty Jersey out!!
Thx man trying out new things.
We just bought a house this size and we love it!
Guys, pro tip, always focus on the roof first, get it built and then do all the other things. Build the wall frames, don't put on OSB sheets, and just rush building a roof. Here in Lithuania it rains and snows quite frequently, that's why you can't afford to keep your wooden structure out in the elements for too long.
Love u country
Plywood isn't supposed to break at openings. It takes away from structural integrity when you do that. The same goes for the drywall on the inside.I like CDX but the OSB is great especially if you use the ZIP system. Taping the seams and not oversinking the nails is the most important part of the install
Keep up the wonderful videos. Hope you are feeling well.
Thx Nirky, be safe out there
Nice little house build. I like watching your videos. I'm working on my house now. Its a 24'x 32' i built it alone.
That is a good size house, all one would need to live a simple life.
Totally love the one piece shower and tubs, We are doing a remodeling our house, And I opted for a 4 piece shower with grab bars pre installed. 1279 dollars worth. I though about a 1 piece shower, yet with the large size that I want getting a wide unit in the house becomes very hard, even thought about removing the entire door frame on all 3 doors to get it in the new bathroom/laundry room combo. I will have to replace the doors anyways, yet the shower I picked out works a bit better for our needs. I also am opting for a diverter that can allow someone to have a normal shower and also a hose/wand. I am still debating on the type of water valve I am going to use.
The hose/wand is a great idea, I would put them in but they cost more so regular shower head it is.
@@MigraineCraftsman Taking your advice and looking at what stores sell or can order from home depot. I can get a 3 handle fixture for shower and tub for 80 or less and a shower elbow for 25.
With the shower unit one can just install the elbow as the tub outlet. and for the tub one, I have no clue, I have been looking for a simple diverter to install, Yet have not found anything that is low cost as of yet, I am still searching, the elbow is called Hover Image to Zoom
Awaken Wall-Mount Supply Elbow in Polished Chrome
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and the shower thing so far I have picked is Hover Image to Zoom
Elite 3-Handle 1-Spray Tub and Shower Faucet in Polished Chrome (Valve Included)
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The valve is not my final choice yet, I am still searching for other options.
I like the 3 handle design yet I have seen other options out there that are single handle and have what I think is a push button unit, Not ideal on that.
The other option is finding a shower elbow that turns on and off, I have not one yet, Still looking.
@@kameljoe21 Google "City Plumbing" that is where I get my plumbing supplies from they tend to have more metal in them and be of higher quality. You might find something there you like, of course if you have a location near you.
@@MigraineCraftsman Thanks I will check with them. Might be able to even order from them, will check with them tomorrow. Maybe they can help me find exactly what I want!
Nice video and thanks 🙏 for ur time and effort in making it we need more like this. I like that you speak clearly.
Enjoying your small house build.
Love watching this house come together!
You've made a lot of progress with your ability to film and edit these videos.
Thx man I just have to find my version of the magik hammer. Your cabin is turining out great, and I mean that. You should pin that thing with some rock work underneath and it's gonna look like a million bucks.
I love how their works turn into Amazing home 🏡 ❤🥰
Look into Johns Manville insulation from Lowes. Very dense, white, itch free insulation.
Very prideful house. Well done.
Love your enthusiasm! I look forward to every video. 😊😊
I met a "cut man" once. His job was to collect past due loans on behalf of "alternative lenders". He was real efficient too......always cleaned up his "work area" after the job was done.
I wish this where the prices in LA, it's rediculous here
Same in San Diego smh
You can thank your state and local government for mandating expensive and unnecessary building fees, building requirements, property inspections, and taxes which make building homes significantly more expensive - resulting in less homes being built, and less affordable. Unfortunately, land is a resource that cannot be produced so prices will always go up as demand increases so the only remedy for this is to move to a location with less demand.
At least you don't get paid 7.56 an hour like 50% of the jobs where I'm from
you can use zip actually, it is pretty good in a place like georgia because its vapor transmission level is good in those climates, it cuts housewrap cost and installation cost of it, it protects better overall especially if you do the details correctly which anyone can do themselves, tapes are relatively cheap and window bucks are sealed better with that system
also to mention, when you say it should breathe, it is quite misleading, it should be air tight by doing that it should let the moisture go out, then we put HRV systems here in cold climates, you should put ERV system for the ventilation, because at that point the house will be so air tight you will consume the fresh air inside of the house pretty quickly, and when you look at it those ventilation systems are not that expensive compared to the energy they're saving while ventilating the interior air, not to mention filtering the air from outside contaminants
Used zip before and loved it (green and red) it's not cheap, tape is $$$$. House was tight score under 2 for the duct test (1.7) to be exact.
@@MigraineCraftsman yeah it is good stuff but we have to use dörken delta or siga majvest here and their tapes are much more expensive thats why i said it is relatively cheap :) you're doing a good business best wishes mate..
I wish you had a step by step, "how to," that goes along with this type of build.
It's easy,
1. Set forms for foundation and dig footers
2. Install plumbing for drains - Toilet, sink, shower, kitchen sink and washer
3. Pour foundation
4. Frame house
5. Side the house
6. Go inside and run electrical and water lines where you want them
7. Insulate the house after electrical and plumbing is complete
8. Sheetrock, mud and finish sheetrock
9. Install cabinets, trim and tile backsplashes and shower tiles.
10. Paint
11. Install flooring
I'm building 4 right now with no blueprints, drawings etc. Just from an idea and we just set the forms and plumbed the drains yesterday. It's simple after you do a few..... You can find videos here with great detail. This list is just the order in which you build.
Have you ever considered building a Cape Style house? Think Levitt style cape, super cost efficient to build, great space for the dollar spent.
I really like those so one day, a definite Yes
Coming along nicely!
I never have built one, I want to one. She took everything I have, now I have to start from zero
Coming along great
Can’t wait for your next video!
I prefer wool insulation. I saw a guy do a test on which would go up in flames, and the wool actually didnt burn at all. The spray foam was scary how fast it burnt
I’m surprised to see cap nails! Not many people use those on house wrap even though that is what is recommended by the manufacturer
I wish there was houses like this in western Washington, but then again even if there we’re they would still cost 400k
I like your houses you build
I want build a house like this in Dominican Republic next year
One pet peeve, when you run that first lower course OSB, check the studs arent warped off center before nailing it, that said, great work, house and video, new sub, peace.
Welcome aboard
Its always a good idea to have the property graded downhill toward the house. Just make sure that you also place your osb 1/2 inch above grade first. 😂
I wish I can build my family a home with confidence
Good frame
This is best chanel frame detail
Wow Awesome video never thought about the flat roof idea
OSB has its good characteristics
It does, every product has it uses, it all depends what you can afford.
Much better than tiny homes, Small homes you give up nothing but wasted space.
It's coming together nicely. 👍😁
Thx B
Such a great service to world and your builds are great. Helping people get home's is so wonderful.
Qyestion?.
Isn't better to set the bolts in the slab and then just tighten it down with washer and nuts? Expoxing short bolts into the slab seems not to be a great way to fasten the walls down.......not very strong.
When i built houses we would but the bolt in to the slab and then tighten them down with the washers and nuts. Much stronger, it will move.
All depends, it works here with no issues bolts done your way would be stronger but this also gets the job done to our local codes.
Effective and affordable housing..👌
Great 👍 video I need build my own house yesterday
Looking to build a pool house. This looks great!
Great stuff. Glad your guys have a sense of humor. We would have to upgrade as the NE in USA is costly. Blessings and keep sharing Final cost on this one?
As Matt risinger would say, houses don't technically need to breathe. But they do need to be managed properly if you seal them up nice and tight
I'm eager for the next vid!
Coming up in a few hours
Can you come to SC and assist me with a small house build?! I’m a female veteran & nurse. I want simple and small, but know nothing about construction work. I know you will prob not see this but it’s worth the try. Thanks for alll you do yo makes homes affordable for all 🧡
Personally I'd go really long and less width, with very few walls instead of a wall saturated box. Still 720sq ft, but it would feel huge when you can look down long-ways and see the other end of the house so far away. Just personal preference.
Next episode I will show the inside framing, so you can get a feel for the house design.
I just want to built my own space so I can dance by myself without distraction and so I can fully work hard! if its not much too ask...😖
Good stuff!
Small enough to be heated completly off of a mining rig. Im gonna build this lol
What State/Country Was This Awesome Affordable Home Built In?
Yes! There Needs To Be 2-Bedroom Homes 720-900sqft Built Like This In California Because The Real Estate & Rental Market Is Out Of Control
Looks nice. Thank you Sir
Plywood vs. OSB, and rebuilding Paradise - I will be building my small house (750 sf. per min. code) with plywood only, NO OSB. There is something in the OSB that I am really allergic to. I don't know if it's the glue or some other component in its manufacture. It really irritates my eyes and lungs even when I just walk by it at Home Depot. Even a year after it has been installed , the strong smell still bothers me. About 30 years ago, I built a garage with OSB in the roof sheathing, and it a bad effect on my lungs. I've never used it since then.
Have you ever heard of OSB bothering people or being allergic to it?
I sure am enjoying watching your videos, and am learning important stuff. I've built a few outbuildings, sheds, and a garage, but never a whole house. And your videos are just what I am looking for to help me understand the whole process, the steps involved, via both your commentary and video together. I've looked through books, but it's just not comparable to what YOU are providing. Thank you for your help.
I was in the 2018 Paradise "Camp Fire" that burned our whole town of Paradise, Calif. including about 14,000 homes just inside the town limits. We lost 4 homes. After about 2 years now, we are about ready to rebuild just one small house. We are still waiting for ALL our burned, dead trees to be cut down and removed by a government -funded program that will hopefully start at the end of November 2020. Only then will it be safe to rebuild on our former home lot. The electricity and natural gas was just reinstalled, on our street, about a week ago. We still don't have water, and in the process of PG&E (electric company) installing the gas and electric underground, they tore up about 200 ft. of our private water line!
Our town has imposed a minimum square footage of 750 sf., but that is better than other towns and cities in our county. Otherwise, I would probably start by building a 600 sf. home. I've been searching CZcams for help with building a small house, but all the videos are just short, basic "teasers" that don't show the whole process, the big picture. I need to see "the big picture" to make sure that this is a project that I can start and finish and AFFORD. I saw that your building permit was $200.? Our small town is charging everybody $5,000. each, I think. But they are currently offering a discount price of only $3,500.! Thank you, John, Paradise, California
I googled the camp fire that sure was something else.
I have not heard of osb allergies but that stuff has glues and chemicals in it so I am not suprised some one would be allergic.
As for the Permit fees even the discounted rate is expensive in my eyes, but your neck of the woods is more expensive then here in the south.
750 square feet can get you a very nice house, since you are in a warm climate make sure you have room to add a nice deck once you can afford it, maybe even with a fireplace.
???Decision questions??? I've been looking at a small home plan, 16 ft. x 48 ft. I'm looking for something that I can build alone, except for technical things like electrical (maybe foundation?) that I would sub out. Therefore, I want to do a shed-type roof and be able to push the 18' or 20' - 2x6s rafters(or 2x8s or whatever is required) by myself onto the top of the roof walls, compared to shoving roof trusses onto the top of the walls by myself. I'm also thinking I could do a post and beam (girder) foundation by myself. If I'm required to have a perimeter wall foundation, then I would sub that out. I think I could figure out how to do the plumbing by myself. The previous/existing septic tank and leach field (I don't think they were destroyed by the 2018 fire) are still intact. I've done plumbing repairs before. However, if I did a slab foundation and screwed up the plumbing, I would not be able to fix it. With a post and beam foundation, I can just crawl under the house and fix the plumbing mistakes I make! Please give me your thoughts or suggestions regarding these issues and building a 16' x 48' house with a shed-type roof. Thank you, John
Shed roofs are simple to build and inexpensive, I like them. Just make sure if you use 2by6 you add on the inside to the so you can put R38 insulation in. (you'll need at least 11 inches)
Good vid pal
I love your channel!
Thank you, I love your comment lol
Nice video thanks.
You should see how The Crazy Framer can frame a house.
love it.
Rockwool is good and makes the house very quiet Fiberglass is useless
I'll end up using it eventually tired of itching and dressing up like a beehive keeper to do insulation
I'm not surprised you haven't made any videos, everything now costs 10 times what you mention here.
When you mention that a flat roof is cheaper//// why don't we add exterior stair case to a roof top garden. I have always loved roof top anything, and with food prices volatile. I also like rooftop patios because it adds a protective barrier to animals and people. You can fall asleep up there with out a worry of a bear walking up on you. You can also harvest a salad or fresh herbs.
@@dorothymartin8557 what climate zone.. I’m thinking Montana Midwest USA. I designed a slatted floor with subfloor drainage on an angle to the downspout.
@@dorothymartin8557 it’s , 2x6 or 2x4 or 2x8 x 15 ft long or any length desired. Spaced 1/4 inch apart or less for water to run off. This is set on a perimeter metal brace to keep them in place… cosmetic to your liking as the metal can act as a border feature. The brace is set just above the vinyl floor angled toward a hidden downspout (hidden by the 2x6 z on top which lay flat on the metal bracing. The lumber can be replaced easily and taken away for any maintenance. I will soak the timber on the under side with a tar for weather proof and seal the exposed face of the Timbers… and the subfloor vinyl can be pretty much any color, for cosmetics or cost saving. A privacy perimeter wall is included which could be made of aluminum or polycarbon (any color). It looks totally normal except for the subfloor that is a one piece weather proof, angled just enough to dispose of water, which goes into rain harvest of coarse. To me a roof is major wasted real-estate. But it’s very dependant on construction and materials and climate as you mentioned. I’m designing a float home that is 2 units that can link to create a larger single float home, (( designed to decrease size for moving and transport and also to allow for flexibility if renting is involved. Price projection is 250k per unit 500k for the 2 in 1 unit. Allowing people to buy 1 then another as things change or sell one in retirement years.
@@dorothymartin8557 your more than welcome and thank you
Is there a total build cost somewhere? I want something similar but looking for cost.
That would be the perfect size for someone like me. About how much is the completed construction cost for something like that?
This is so helpful thank you!!
Hey bud, looking good. One thing I wonder about is the OSB on the headers. In the Midwest we have to make sure that OSB in contact with the header is also in contact with a couple studs to each side to prevent racking. I'm guessing down there it's less windy... I know they save material by not cutting out all the doors and windows but seems less structural.
On a small structure like this with only 1 story, it works all day long with no problems. Different areas will have different rules sometimes good sometimes overkill.
Have you checked into having your channel logo printed on the housewrap. I watch Kyle with RR buildings and he gets Kimberly Clark to print his logo on their housewrap. I might be neat.
If you have seen enough of his videos you will know that he only builds a handful of houses a year, The added logo would be nice yet it detours from the smaller low cost price point. The goal here is to build affordable housing that looks and functions great in the end. I am not sure, Yet I am pretty sure he finances these houses outright with his own funds from the sale of the other houses he has built and sold.
Interesting idea, never thought of that.
@@MigraineCraftsman usally they will print your company name for free if you order a pallet of housewrap.
I don't use osb to wrap a house anymore I go straight to metal siding. Saves time and money. Then I spray foam directly to the metal on the inside after running electrical and plumbing. Fast build times. I see no point in the osb it literally does nothing.
Area looked sloped..is there issues with seepage in a downpour.?.can clearly see water drain marks on ground @440 on..or will it be buyers problem..just wondering..I guess that's where the three L's come into play..
Coming here in 2021,just paid 2800 for 34 pieces of plywood 2 weeks ago..wish it was 20$ a sheet lol
I built a doll house for my daughter like that.
I love Your videos ! I may be closer
to building My little slice of Heaven
than ever . like I've told You before ,
My land (5.1 ac.) is pd. for ( no utilitys available however ) . If I
build on it I'll HAVE to go " off grid " !
The only restrictions I'll have are ;
house must have running water
in kitchen & flushing toilet w/septic
system . It'll just be My " DREAM KILLER " & Myself living in the house . I really like Your 920sq.ft.
house featured on youtube ( but ,
I'm not sure if I can pay cash for it
... I'm trying to retire w/pd for house & land ) . Any ideas or alternative
house plans , would be greatly
appreciated !
I'm in Virginia and I am having a terrible time trying to find a builder who will build a small home.
Not many guys want to get into small since there is more money in bigger homes. I got abandoned before during a job before because my subs found a bigger job else where, you are not the only one, I stuggle finding people sometimes too. That is why when I find quality I hold on to it.
Visit some churches, chamber of commerce you might find some one there.
i wish you’d give a total price at the end of the videos. i subscribed tho.
Thank you
The reason people like walk in showers is not for dogs as much as it is for old people or those with disabilities that have trouble or will have trouble lifting their lets to get into a bathtub.
Could this be built 2×6 on 24" center to get better insulation for colder climate like Southern Colorado! This and a 3 car garage is my dream home!
Sure, advanced framing is popular in some parts of the country. Spray insulation also works amazing if you can afford it. I used it before and it makes a tremendous difference, also the house is quiet, very quiet.
Well you can tell inflation has hit since he built this
At $20 for a sheet of plywood
Anyway great video for real good job
I searched "how to build small house" cuz... I wanna start a cosmetics business even though I'm 8(gonna be turning 9at march15)but my family is not poor! starting a business is just my dreams!please support small business
and I searched these kind of video cuz I even wanna make a shop but I have a tiktok account
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Where can I get the blue print to something like this I want to build a house like this for my self to set in the country side Newton county Georgia 🇺🇲
Is there an in depth tutorial of how to build this step by step, because that would be so helpful!?