Lightweight Siding For Tiny House On Wheels

Choosing the right siding for your tiny house.

Lightweight siding for tiny house on wheels.

Exterior siding is about both aesthetics and function. It has an architectural edge which seems to combine the work of renowned architect frank lloyd wright with japanese craftsmanship. It might not be the prettiest but it s inexpensive and you can paint it any color you d like. There are many possible options to consider.

As far as fastening the sheathing i used 2 5 exterior grade screws every 6 inches on the edges and 12 in the center field. One of my regular readers grant sent me this design challenge. Square the unit of measurement used in the siding industry. To give you an idea of how much you ll be doing this i went through about 40 tubes of this stuff while building my tiny house.

Here s a video explaining their process. Joel hudson march 8 2010. Steel framed tiny house on wheels with two huge slide outs. A square equates to 10ft x 10ft or 100 square feet of area.

You could use a t1 11 3 8 11 32 plywood siding that would serve both your siding and structural purposes. The best option for your interior siding when you re on a budget is plywood. Plywood is lighter and generally more weather resistant than osb. Lightweight tiny house concept posted on march 6 2010 in design concepts.

Drywall which is very common in conventional homes is not often used in tiny houses because it is not very durable and it is heavy. On the downside being mostly made out of pvc vinyl is extremely flammable and can release toxic chemicals in the event of a fire. Do you want something modern traditional or rustic. A simple power wash every year should clean the dirt and mud off its surface.

Will it be on a foundation or will it travel on a trailer. Drywall doesn t always work for tiny houses as it s heavy and more likely to crack if you build your house on wheels. Made by japanese craftsman haruhiko tagami this lightweight tiny house on wheels is built using locally sourced materials like cedar. You d want some sort of surface treatment either paint or lightweight siding and roofing material to protect the epoxy from ultraviolet light.

Click below to read more about our house and other siding solutions. This is a lightweight 245 sq. Final tips on tiny house siding. Lightweight tiny house on wheels with two huge slide outs.

For tiny houses the interior siding is usually either slat paneling or sheet paneling because it is both lightweight and relatively durable. Google t1 11 siding for more info.