Building a severely simple house!!!

[paul s]

Batten, board and battegot it spelled right this time!!

[Don_P]

There's almost always qualifiers it seems like. Watch the dimensions of the framing members as spans change as well.

[paul s]

Batten, is a better spelling

I think 2x6 floor joists, studs cut so 8 foot plywood goes to of top of the top plate to bottom of floor joist, makes plywood siding simple, but gives 88 inch ceiling height

Nice open floor to fabricate roof trusses, 5/ 12 pitch,  really 22.5 degrees,  make cutting easy
Wide eaves built into trusses

Adjust eaves for easy plywood application, 8, 10, 12. 14 ft pliss gap for ridge vent!!!!

[paul s]

Batten, is a better spelling

I think 2x6 floor joists, studs cut so 8 foot plywood goes to of top of the top plate to bottom of floor joist, makes plywood siding simple, but gives 88 inch ceiling height

Nice open floor to fabricate roof trusses, 5/ 12 pitch,  really 22.5 degrees,  make cutting easy
Wide eaves built into trusses

Adjust eaves for easy plywood application, 8, 10, 12. 14 ft pliss gap for ridge vent!!!!

[Don_P]

There is where I was going with things to think through. a 2x6 floor joist spans around 8' so there would need to ba rows of girders and footings at those intervals, a 2x12 can span around 16' so that is one way to hop over that pier and beam cost at the expense of larger joists. And then I've been up to about 24' clear span on engineered joists, just more stuff to mull over.

[akwoodchuck]

You can get T-111 siding in longer lengths than just 8' too....

[1201]

Great discussion guys.

88 inch cooling height is way too low.

I'm looking at minimum 9 ft ceiling height.

Thanks akwoodchuck.i was wondering if t 1 11 is available at longer heights. Good to know it is. I'm revisiting it as an option just because it saves a step. Anything that saves labor should be looked at.

[Dave Sparks]

I have done the solar power systems on over 250 offgrid homes around the planet. Many are like the folks asking here for ideas.

My top 3 for advice.


#1 Build something that is marketable. People want a minimum 3bd  2ba or the ability to do that later. Expandable needs to be thought out on a smaller than normal design.

#2 Build something that is not overly expensive if you ever want to recoup. Stay in the median price range. Offgrid homes can be hard to get loans on and to sell.

#3 Build something that is legal and meets the norm for your location. If it is not inspected take pictures of each stage.

[paul s]

 

Re: Just how straight is kiln dried lumber?

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Some good thinking, I am now looking at off grid properties, and am thinking of building a 12x36 shed roof 'cabin'.

I want rodent proof floor.  So... double the bottom wall plate, floor is joists and 3/4 " plywood.  On top of floor is laid 3/4" rigid foam insulation,  on top of that another 3/4" layer of plywood.not a big r  value but a continuous  one.  Thoughts on this please.

Ty

Paul

Btw 3 great things above

[paul s]

Dave sparks, soo good those three, I will keep them in mind, 
I went to school, SUNY @ Buffalo, 1976, industrial engineering, likely not  you, Paul S

[billy boy]

If you're looking for a simple house build and doing most of the labor yourself, focusing on material efficiency and cost savings is key. I went with a slab-on-grade foundation for my build since it eliminated the need for a basement or crawlspace, reducing both labor and material costs. For walls, structural insulated panels (SIPs) were a great time saver, quick to install and energy efficient. Roofing was another area where I cut costs by choosing a low-pitch design with asphalt shingles.

If you plan on holding the property long-term, you might benefit from a cost segregation study to maximize tax savings. I came across this option through https://costsegregationguys.com/, and it can be a big help in getting more cash flow from your investment.

[MontufarServidone]

Most people try to save money with cheaper versions of expensive things. But the real trick is to cut out anything that's unnecessary work. Flat, square, simple. Durable, not fancy.
Focus on systems that do multiple jobs at once — like SIPs (structure + insulation) or plywood (sheathing + wall finish). Use what's fast and good enough.