I Built a Luxury Tiny home for $6,000 (exterior build)
President Chay・7 minutes read
The narrator and his brother built a tiny house for $6,000, starting with a $500 trailer that was extended to 16 ft. They used cost-effective materials like PVC trim and custom-made windows to save money and create a functional living space.
Insights
- Building a tiny house involves detailed planning and cost-saving measures like custom windows and PVC trim to reduce expenses significantly.
- The construction process for the tiny house included unique design choices like 9 ft tall walls for a two-story section, showcasing the creativity and innovation required for such projects.
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Recent questions
How much did the narrator and his brother spend on building the tiny house?
$6,000
What materials were used for the base of the tiny house?
2x4s, foam insulation, plastic, subfloor
How tall were the walls of the two-story section of the tiny house?
9 ft
How were the custom windows made for the tiny house?
Treated 2x4s, custom-cut glass
How many nails and tubes of liquid nail were used for adding trim to the tiny house?
3,000 nails, 10 tubes of liquid nail
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Summary
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Building a Tiny House on a Budget
- The narrator and his brother built a tiny house for $6,000, starting with a $500 trailer that was extended to 16 ft.
- They constructed the base using 2x4s, foam for insulation, plastic for moisture barrier, and a subfloor, providing 130 sq ft of space.
- Walls were built 9 ft tall for a two-story section, with a front wall extension for a higher second story.
- Custom windows were made using treated 2x4s and custom-cut glass, costing under $400 for materials.
- Trim was added using PVC trim instead of premade, saving hundreds of dollars, taking 2 days with 3,000 nails and 10 tubes of liquid nail.
