Step 12 – Wall Sheathing
With the roof underlay on, the structure is now safe from direct rain, but there is a ton of wind here in Point Roberts thanks to the proximity to the ocean, so wind blown rain is still a threat. Installing …
Tag: Building Solo
Step 11 – Install the Roof Frame
The first part of building the roof frame is to “roll trusses”. Although some old fashioned builders prefer to frame their roofs one piece of lumber at a time, when building solo it can be dangerous to handle large roof …
Step 9 – Frame the Floor
Flooring is pretty basic, and if you’ve ever noticed how a deck is built then you have the gist of it. Long boards called joists are laid out parallel with each other and on their sides so they won’t bend …
Step 8a – Utilize Advanced Framing Techniques
To an experienced framer, the work I have completed over the last couple of days would seem wrong. It is quite possible they would never have seen a house framed the way that I am framing mine. A few might …
Step 3a – Temp Power Pit and Utility Trench
Learn how to get started on the temporary power and water hookups you will need to build your own home.
Step 1 – Buy Land
Learn how to take the first steps in building your own home by purchasing a lot. Learn how to locate land, ensure it is buildable, put in an offer, and seal the deal.