Comments on: Pallet walls are up, roof framing begins

By: Michael Janzen

Michael Janzen — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:17:00 +0000

Straw would probably work if it were packed tight. Not sure how the R value compares to other free options. It’s worth some research though. Thanks!

By: TESSA

TESSA — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:10:54 +0000

WHY NOT STUFF THE PALLETS WITH STRAW. I AM THINKING OF PUTTING STRAW STUFFED PALLETS AROUND MY CONCRETE PREFAB HOUSE WITH AN EARTH RENDER ON TOP. IF IT NOT TO DIFFICULT GETTING CLAY TO STICK ON THE PALLETS. LOVE THE LITTLE HOUSE

By: Michael Janzen

Michael Janzen — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:59:31 +0000

I don’t think I’d try building something bigger than a small house or shed from pallets unless I were stacking them up like bricks. http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/2008/12/16/pallet-house-construction-alternative/

I’m just not sure you could get the support needed for a real second floor. I would also use dimensional lumber for the second floor loft or deck and in the roof for safety.

In any situation I would not try building with pallets if the local building codes were too restrictive simply because it would be too much of a pain in the rear. :-)

By: Thom

Thom — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:34:17 +0000

Hello….am thinking of constructing a single storey house of approx 1500sqft & am looking at the feasibility of pallet construction for the frame….is there any information available about pallet structures of my proposed size, would greatly appreciate advice etc; thank you

By: James Altese

James Altese — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:32:57 +0000

Hi Michael, I really like your pallet house!My Father built a conventional house but using plastic as sort of a barrier insulation thing and had a mold smell problem devolope inside the walls sometime after the house was completed.Just thought I would let you know about our experience with trying that.Best Regards James

By: Tiny Free House Update - Roof Framing Begins | Tiny House Design

Tiny Free House Update - Roof Framing Begins | Tiny House Design — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:21:26 +0000

[...] I’ve posted a longer update on the Tiny Free House blog if you want to hear more about my free pallet house. [...]

By: Michael Janzen

Michael Janzen — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:50:21 +0000

I almost got up there last weekend but instead worked on our economic victory garden and around the ‘big’ house instead. I think I’m going to need to take a day or two off work with Easter coming up. It’s going to be a big day.

By: Elizabeth Goertz

Elizabeth Goertz — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:04:38 +0000

I will however have to have some one check my spelling. Grin.

By: Elizabeth Goertz

Elizabeth Goertz — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:02:55 +0000

Hi Micheal, Its me again.
I know that it is spring on the farm, but I am so excited about your project that I check your site every day. I hope your planting gets finished so you can get back to new posts! Sorry to be so impatient, but I would like to try this myself and was hoping to bennifit from your expirience: read (learn from your mistakes). I want to get started soon. If I work past you, I’ll have to start my own blog!

By: Elizabeth Goertz

Elizabeth Goertz — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:48:46 +0000

I would stick with the traditional roof or go with a gambral roof for maximum loft space. I also think that the can roofing is to time consuming, and that in many poor arias and disaster areas mettle roofing can be salvaged from destroyed buildings or old sheds, its every where. If you want people with limited resorces to be able to replicate you design, keep it simple.