Tiny Pallet House

Once the walls are up get out the reciprocating saw and cut out spaces for the windows and door. Use new 2×4′s or some from dismantled pallets to frame rough openings for your windows and doors. It’s best to build the window and door bucks from your best and longest wood since most doors and windows require strait and plumb surfaces. Continue Reading »

Before adding siding or insulation be sure to bolt the pallets together. The stronger the connection between pallets the stronger your house will be. I would not trust nails or screws alone. I would use some bolts as the final connector.  Also be sure your walls are strong before lifting the roof pieces into place. Continue Reading »

My preferred roof design it a pitched roof but it is more difficult to build than the shed roof and is purely an aesthetic choice. It also adds extra vertical space for a sleeping loft. Continue Reading »

Here is another way to build the roof. The high end is about 8 feet high, the pitch illustrated is a 3:12 pitch (drops 3 inches for every 12 inches horizontally). The lower wall is about 80 inches high. This design makes the roof easier to build for a few reasons. Continue Reading »

Now that the pallet walls are up and the roof is on it’s time to sheet the interior and exterior. I’d use plywood since it adds a lot of structural strength to the tiny house. If plywood is not available use whatever you can find. 4′x8′ sheets of the most weather resistant material you can find is best. Continue Reading »