Pallet Shingles
This blog post is compiled from comments on the Straw Bale Dome Home in France blog post. It seems important enough for a separate blog post. … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: pallet house
DIY Superinsulated Vaults
As we reported the other day, Brian Waite’s straw bale vault kit in England is an excellent option. However, many owner-builders might prefer to build their own vaulted home from scratch using locally sourced, low cost materials so as to … Continue reading →
Another Update from Rex
“I have a Granberg MKIII Alaskan saw mill on its way, as well as one of their smaller Mini mills. I have so much fallen trees from a friend’s recent project that I’m going to use some of the wood … Continue reading →
Recycled Pipe and Pallet Walls
This is a short blog post that’s based on a simple concept I haven’t seen done yet. The aim of this method is to speed and strengthen the construction of pallet walls. Feedback is definitely welcome.
Update on Rex’s Pallet House in Texas
This is an update on the pallet house in Texas that we reported on earlier. The ultra-low cost is what really caught my attention and kept me following their progress. The latest cost estimate is around $4/sq. ft. Now that … Continue reading →
Exploring Natural Plasters on Pine Ridge Pallet House
In this video, David Reed of Texas Natural Builders kindly shows us his work with developing the right plaster mix for the pallet house near Pine Ridge. This is his first full-house pallet build and his first in a severe … Continue reading →