Walls up!

Finally there was a break in the rain for a few days.  I got the trailer uncovered and started putting up some walls!

Subfloor, and front wall frame

Short days have been an added challenge, a lot of work has been done by headlamp.

I went with metal studs for the weight savings.  Plus, they are a breeze to install with as they are uniform in size, unlike wood studs.  I've worked with metal in the past so I didn't have to contend with the usual learning curve.

Wall framed!

The exterior sheathing up.  I used R-13 thermasheath.  On the interior of the walls, I plan to apply a layer of spray foam, and then another layer of R-13 insulation in the walls.  This should add up to a total of R-33 and some change.

The dogs have been no help, whatsoever!

The local Home Depots are out of 10' metal studs which I'll need for the roof (note to self, next time just source a building supplier), so I won't get started on that until next week or the week after.  The roof design I'm planning is inspired by Bret Sutherland's tiny house, and not the standard gable design.

At least now it's enclosed so I can do some work on the interior during inclement weather!

Trailer mods and subfloor done!

So I had a long chunk of time where I couldn't get any work done on the Tiny House project - but finally there is progress to report.

Last week I finished the welding and painting portions of the trailer modifications.  The new angles for carrying the walls are ready to go!  I also installed the subfloor.  The very bottom is sheathing sealed with elastomeric paint to give some protection from road debris and moisture.  At some point I'm thinking of obtaining a polyurethane spray kit so I can add some bonus insulation and protection to bottom - that way there won't be a need for additional skirting around the trailer to stop convective heat loss.

I used wood 2x4 for the floor support, and 3/4" tongue and groove board for the subfloor itself.  For the walls, I'm going to be using all metal studs however.

Shortly after finishing the floor, I had to cover everything up in a hurry for an impending rain storm - I'll post some more pics once work resumes this week!