The Mad Housers

Construction - 6x8 Hut - Hut Deploy Checklist

3D Model (uses Sketchup) Materials and Cut Guide Blueprints Deployment checklist Assembly Instructions

Panels:

  • Floor
    • Floor insulation
    • Floor cover
    • Floor rail studs
    • 4 cinder blocks
      • Shims
  • Rear wall
  • Side wall 1
  • Side wall 2
  • Front wall
    • Door
    • Hinges w/correct screws
    • Lock
    • Chain
    • Screen and/or plexi
    • Kickstop studs
  • Loft
    • Supports
    • Ladder support
    • Ladder rungs
  • Roof
    • Gables
    • Ridge beam
    • 4 intermediate trusses
    • 5/8" plywood with stove hole
    • 5/8" plywood, whole
    • 3/8" plywood with stove hole
    • 3/8" plywood, whole
    • 2 sheets rigid insulation
    • 2 3/8" plywood overhangs, at least 48"x9"
    • 1 roll roofing

Stove:

  • Stove
    • Bricks
    • Bolts
    • Grate
  • Stove shield
  • Stovepipe
  • Flashing

Tools:

Hand tools

  • Hammers
    • 16d nails
    • 8d nails
    • Roofing nails
  • Pry bar
  • Cats paw
  • Staple gun
    • Staples
  • Shears/snips

Power tools

  • Drill/drivers
    • Drill bits
    • Driver bits
    • 3" screws (plenty)
    • 1.5" screws
    • Pan head screws for plexi
  • Sawzall
    • Saw blades
  • Spare batteries

Measuring and marking

  • Measuring tapes
  • Chalk line
  • Markers
  • Level

Painting:

  • 2 gallons paint
  • Rollers
  • Roller covers
  • Paint pans

Ground prep:

  • Shovels
  • Rakes
  • Machete

Safety:

  • First aid kit
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Gloves
  • Goggles
  • Sunscreen
  • Beverages
  • Bug spray

Transport and setup:

  • Straps
  • Pickup
  • Tarp
  • Trash bags

Etc:

  • Ladder
  • Nail aprons
  • Heavy-Duty Strap
  • Crack foam/caulk + gun
  • Client flyers
  • Notebook
  • Camera