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How feasible would it be to build a livable structure on your own?
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2018-09-23 at 12:39 PM UTCMy dad didn't build a house but he was so awesome; ill bet he could have if he wanted to. I wanna freeze myself to death and I think that's not a bad thing for anyone.
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2018-09-23 at 12:49 PM UTC
Originally posted by Lanny
I was thinking about Walden and that nigga building a house in the woods on his own. I mean he probably had some slaves build it or some shit, but how hard do you figure it would be to build a simple wood framed structure on your own assuming you have access to tools and material but no one else to help you do it?
I'm thinking it should be pretty possible, right? Not sure you can really operate a cement truck on your own, but one of those stationary mixing machines would do even if it took a while to dig and pour the foundation. I think I could do the framing for the walls, but a roof might be tricky. Like for a simple hip roof I'm not sure how I would keep the beam/hips up and doing it on a ladder by yourself seems like a nightmare. Maybe something like a single slope, I think that should be doable. Slap some plywood on the thing because earthquakes or whatever? And then shingles and drywall and BAM! You have a house! Am I forgetting something important? Could you reasonably do it? How long do you figure it would take?
You are the dumbest person with a degree I've seen in 10 years. -
2018-09-23 at 3:57 PM UTC
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2018-09-23 at 4:45 PM UTC
Originally posted by infinityshock dont be a fucking sheep victimized by the MINITRU kikes. weather patterns are the same as they have been for the last million years: variable.
ask the spanish fleet that sank in 1715 off the coast of florida what they think of hurricanes.
storms arent getting worse. people are getting more stupid.
"There was a hurricane 300 years ago therefore climate change doesn't exist"
I guess there really are people this stupid...The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2018-09-23 at 4:59 PM UTC
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2018-09-23 at 4:59 PM UTC
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2018-09-23 at 5:02 PM UTC
Originally posted by Technologist My father built the three bedroom brick house I grew up in. He only sub contracted for the plumbing and electricity. He was born in the 1920s.
You could do that back then, not too feasible now. Too many entities have to have their hands in the pot nowadays.
I'm thinking the biggest problem would be to get it certified nowadays -
2018-09-23 at 5:11 PM UTCDepends on your definition of "livable"
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2018-09-23 at 5:20 PM UTCDennis Weaver (McCloud) built a house using old tires.
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2018-09-23 at 7:21 PM UTC
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2018-09-23 at 9:14 PM UTCWell about 34 years ago I helped my dad build the house he is living in now.
In NH the only thing you need to build a house is a septic plan that's approved by the state.We did all the wiring,plumbing and gas lines all without any inspection.
I have seen literally dozens of tarpaper shacks in the back woods,My parents have a neighbor with NO RUNNING FUCKING WATER.
They have a septic though,they flush the toilet with 5 gallon water pails that they fillup at a stream that runs through my dads property. -
2018-09-23 at 11:32 PM UTC
Originally posted by Lanny
I was thinking about Walden and that nigga building a house in the woods on his own. I mean he probably had some slaves build it or some shit, but how hard do you figure it would be to build a simple wood framed structure on your own assuming you have access to tools and material but no one else to help you do it?
I'm thinking it should be pretty possible, right? Not sure you can really operate a cement truck on your own, but one of those stationary mixing machines would do even if it took a while to dig and pour the foundation. I think I could do the framing for the walls, but a roof might be tricky. Like for a simple hip roof I'm not sure how I would keep the beam/hips up and doing it on a ladder by yourself seems like a nightmare. Maybe something like a single slope, I think that should be doable. Slap some plywood on the thing because earthquakes or whatever? And then shingles and drywall and BAM! You have a house! Am I forgetting something important? Could you reasonably do it? How long do you figure it would take?
skip the concrete, use 8x8's and set pears, you should be able to set 3 a day on ur own then build on the pears.
24 x 24 is a good size for a house if you dont have kids or slaves living inside and you should be able to do the floor in 4 days then 2 walls a day and you should be able to set half the roof in a day,, just the rafters , plywood sheething for the roof takes about a a day per half roof, shingles are pretty easy but metal goes on faster.
if you use T 1 11 for siding it goes on fast ,, should be able to get the siding on in 3 days.
hope that helps little lammy -
2018-09-23 at 11:37 PM UTC
Originally posted by Lanny
I was thinking about Walden and that nigga building a house in the woods on his own. I mean he probably had some slaves build it or some shit, but how hard do you figure it would be to build a simple wood framed structure on your own assuming you have access to tools and material but no one else to help you do it?
I'm thinking it should be pretty possible, right? Not sure you can really operate a cement truck on your own, but one of those stationary mixing machines would do even if it took a while to dig and pour the foundation. I think I could do the framing for the walls, but a roof might be tricky. Like for a simple hip roof I'm not sure how I would keep the beam/hips up and doing it on a ladder by yourself seems like a nightmare. Maybe something like a single slope, I think that should be doable. Slap some plywood on the thing because earthquakes or whatever? And then shingles and drywall and BAM! You have a house! Am I forgetting something important? Could you reasonably do it? How long do you figure it would take?
skip the concrete, use 8x8's and set pears, you should be able to set 3 a day on ur own then build on the pears.
24 x 24 is a good size for a house if you dont have kids or slaves living inside and you should be able to do the floor in 4 days then 2 walls a day and you should be able to set half the roof in a day,, just the rafters , plywood sheething for the roof takes about a a day per half roof, shingles are pretty easy but metal goes on faster.
if you use T 1 11 for siding it goes on fast ,, should be able to get the siding on in 3 days.
hope that helps little lammy
Originally posted by cupocheer Location
Available natural materials
Concept
Feasibility
Durability
Time
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Square hay bales
Red clay dirt
Water
Cedar & White Pine
Stone
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Stack hay bales to desired wall height
Split wood (cedar) window & door headers & Intel's
After full set-up mix mud (red clay and stray) and cover entire structure (inside & outside) with "mortar"
Using natural stone build centrally located interior fireplace
(Preferred site would be mountain with cave-type depressions where structure would be erected partially underground.)
Roofing of cedar shafts and shakes to complete roof.
Frame in window & door frames with pine.
Frame sub-floor in pine and finish with planed cedar.
Construct an accessible outhouse.
Re-route natural water source to supply house needs.
Voila!
ur a dumbass,, shakes take for fucking ever to put on and they be costly as fuk, also where da fuk u gettin all this ceader?? u rich?
build a stone fireplace?? why not buy 60.00 worth of stove pipe and a woodstove and take 3 hrs to set it up and be warm?? I'll tell ya Y,, cuz ur a dumbass thats whyThe following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2018-09-24 at 10:05 AM UTC
Originally posted by POLECAT skip the concrete, use 8x8's and set pears, you should be able to set 3 a day on ur own then build on the pears.
24 x 24 is a good size for a house if you dont have kids or slaves living inside and you should be able to do the floor in 4 days then 2 walls a day and you should be able to set half the roof in a day,, just the rafters , plywood sheething for the roof takes about a a day per half roof, shingles are pretty easy but metal goes on faster.
if you use T 1 11 for siding it goes on fast ,, should be able to get the siding on in 3 days.
hope that helps little lammy
ur a dumbass,, shakes take for fucking ever to put on and they be costly as fuk, also where da fuk u gettin all this ceader?? u rich?
build a stone fireplace?? why not buy 60.00 worth of stove pipe and a woodstove and take 3 hrs to set it up and be warm?? I'll tell ya Y,, cuz ur a dumbass thats why
You must be the rich one what with "buying" supplies.
I was using the concept of utilizing natural resources.
ummm...under location: natural cedar on site -
2018-09-24 at 12:40 PM UTCactually owning land with cedar trees is not that common,
and shut the fuck up fake cupThe following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2018-09-24 at 12:49 PM UTC🍐?
Pears?
We use piers... -
2018-09-24 at 12:54 PM UTCI saw it when I posted it but thought it would be funny if some loopie fucker actually called me out on it so I left it there for ,,, well I guess I left it their for you.
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2018-09-24 at 1:01 PM UTC
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2018-09-24 at 1:08 PM UTCMe and a buddy built a 12x24 cabin (shed) on the huntin property in 3 days.
I watched some videos online. It wasn’t hard. I was never a carpenter. I worked some construction in college,so I had some knowledge and experience,I guess. We both had built small sheds in the backyard.
It’s all about square. Air nailers help a lot too. Cost 4K. We got a lot of material for free and at the reuse center. It’s barn style, and actually turned out nice. I could totally live in it. -
2018-09-24 at 4:29 PM UTC
