This list is a record of the construction materials that I need to amass in order to complete my house. Also, I am on a tight budget and would appreciate sources of donated or inexpensive building materials. I would also like
to reduce the environmental burden of La Cabañita by using salvaged and
"green" construction materials whenever possible. If you know of scrap piles or garages full of spare construction materials, please get in touch as I would very much appreciate those supplies. I would also like to hear if you've had good experiences with certain products or materials that you would recommend. In general I'm in search of materials that are durable, environmentally-friendly, beautiful, but also light. My trailer has a fixed carrying capacity, so I will try to reduce the weight of materials at every step without compromising the ambiance of quality, solid materials.
GENERAL
1. Individuals with construction expertise who can donate time and/or advice
2. Used, loaned, or donated tools: table saw, chop saw/miter saw, reciprocating saw, jig saw, levels, drill
3. Tarps to keep materials dry
4. 3" exterior deck screws for framing
5. Donuts
FOUNDATION
1. Pressure treated 2x4 floor joists
2. 1/2" plywood subflooring
3. Metal roll flashing to seal out the vermin from below
4. 2x4 rigid foam insulation for between the floor joists
5. spray foam
6. 3" screws for framing pressure treated lumber
7. mastic/gasket/or caulking for the wood/metal interface
8. jacks for leveling the trailer
9.
FRAMING
1. 2x4s
2. 3/8" plywood sheeting
3. 1/2" plywood sheeting
4. hurricane clips
5. earthquake ties
6. joist hangers
7. vapor barriers (tar paper, tyvek, ice and water shield, fortiflash)
8. 1.5" deck screws for sheeting
ROOFING
1. standing seam metal roofing
2. flashing
SIDING
1. re-purposed metal roofing (acquired)
2. roofing screws (with rubber washer)
3. cedar shingles, lap siding, tongue and groove, or board and batten
GLAZING (approximate sizes, double-paned)
1. approx 53"x24" opening or fixed
2. 2'x1.5' opening
3. 1'x1.5' opening
4. 1.5'x1' opening
5. 3'x2.5' opening or fixed
6. skylight 2'x2.5' opening or fixed
EXTERIOR
1. approx 7'x2.5' exterior door with window
2. cedar boards for corner boards, window trim, fascia, etc
INTERIOR
1. tongue and groove cedar for wainscoting
2. 3.5" rigid foam insulation
3. led lights and fixtures
4. awesome kitchen counter material
5. composting toilet
6. simple/space-efficient/clever foldout couch (up to 7'-2" long)
7. varying height, clever coffee table/dining table combo
8. space-efficient chair
9. full mattress
10. tongue and groove pine or fir
APPLIANCES
1. boat or RV-sized propane range with oven
2. boat or RV-sized propane/electric refrigerator
3. vented propane heater
4. sink
5. fire extinguisher
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