/diy/ - Do It Yourself

My wife and I are looking to close a deal on some undeveloped lot, and I wanted to gather advice before we make a mistake.

I don't know how accurate pic related is, but we were hoping to take some modest designs for a home and modify them somewhat, while contracting the work we're not able to do ourselves and fill in where we can to save money. I've never worked with concrete beyond repair, so what should we look for in a foundation? That said is all the hate for "american cardboard houses" warranted? What should we reasonably tackle ourselves in the process, and are there any other resources or tips you'd suggest?

>>1971673
>I live in the EU, what would be the best choice regarding common tools and brands?

obviously makita for aku, you can buy used as well, for handtools luxtools you can get in PeveC is pretty good, bauhaus is a ripoff. tools from Lidl are pretty solid as well, its lower mid tier but worth every kuna.

t. fellow humble croatian aerated brick salesman

>>1889102
>anyone here bought a tearmedown and build something nice for under 400k?

all the info you need

t.

>>1797543
>We'd start the wiki with how to extract metals all the way to building complex machinery.

this sounds like a brillinat idea, there is a lot of knowledge that needs to be systematized

>>1795021
Gospeed in your pro-jeect anon!

here are some usefull resources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjp2qyJ4kAo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm-mp24D1Ms

>>1789816
>pier foundation

weak shit my man. Wack!

>>1789787
Mr. Chickadee managed to pull it of by himself, but few can compare to him, you can learn but dont underestimate it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjp2qyJ4kAo

>>1771339
>This thread was meant as a place to:
>1) collate and share my notes from my initial research
>2) see if anyone had any good advice or ideas I wasn't aware of

have this, its not only about timber framing but about some principles of stable builds which seems to have been forgoten. Good luck on house diy!

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>TL;DR: Does anyone have or know what HOUSEPILL anon's final video was? Pic related.

I the links typed out for anyone else interested.

In order:
>1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV7pmE4MC-I
>2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0zPn0D_q6I
>3) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5qVxAoKwbE
>4) (Doesn't work) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5qDH-3Ql_w

*****
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Might make a new thread: Is are there any other videos, books, or things I should know for building along HOUSEPILL anon's philosophy?

My goal: Build my parents a retirement home before they retire (within 4 years), and my own home (within 3), both to last AT LEAST 100 years. They'll be built somewhere in northern USA, and in tropical Central America.

>>1714997
>And why it isn't traditional Finnish log cabin video maid in the 1980?

that one is good good, but this one is better since it has more elements

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV7pmE4MC-I

>>1712584
>For example cement absolutely destroys the environment and concrete is awful for ocean floors (since we source the sand from there).

as if sourcing wood isnt taking resources from the environment, real question is about sustainability/frequency - everything takes resources from nature. git gud, real about hat and boots in pic rel. slab foundation is absolute garbage.

the most eco and money friendly thing to do regarding housing and all technology is building stuff to last, rest is just memes.

>>1679629
>Mike Haduck

my personal mentor.

>>1654110
here is some general info

>>1654124
>I'm planning on an alpine-style house but using rammed earth at the base

SLOW DOWN SWEET SUMMER CHILD SLOW DOWN!!!
Alpine houses have masonry as foundation since timber framing is heavy + snow loads on roof, rammed earth is nowhere near as strong as stone masonry, entire house might collapse if you do rammed foundation.

>>1654123
>Aerated red croatian brick, cheap, fast ,good looking, strong, evironment friend, be envy of neighbouring hovels.

always a good choice!

>>1637961
>The climate of my future house is generally quite hot and dry during summer and very cold during winters, but in between these two seasons there can happen temperature swings like sunny outside for a week and heavy rain the next whether it's autumn or spring.

thermal mass and non (((air-tightness))) are your friends. whatever you do dont buy an Amerimutt OSB shitshack that rellies on HVAC and AC for remperature and air control if you are looking for a good build.

>>1583371
>wondering what are some tell tale signs of things to avoid?

t. your trully

>>1568581
Godspeed anon!

use this as a reference

>>1562267
>Also I live in Florida
>>1564484
>Try OSB
>>1564484

Ship container is onions, total crap for housing and not very durable actually, and OSB I dont even, how new are you 2, Ive been posting here 2 months already.
Consult pic rel infographics for any build but I suggest the croatian shitshack especially since tornado (RC beams + red aerated terracota brick tudor style filled).

t.

Humble croatian red aerated terracota brick salesmen

>>1553514
>I need books on inspecting and evaluating the quality of homes

all the books you need in pic rel

yours trully

>>1531512
>A stick built home doesn't seem like it would last.

NOTHING WRONG with stick framing, but current yank homes arent even that, they have more glue than wood in it.

for other principles of a reliable build, consult pic rel

yours trully

Humble croatian red aerated terracota brick salesmen

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>>1531924
these are beautiful! that country? balkan area?

>>1546431
those brit slate roofs are stunning!

>>1527787
that is quality!

>>1527788
here is an infographic with basic tips

>>1507964
>Is there any hope for me /DIY/?

YES, memorize the infographic! If you stick with history proven concepts of quality house build its more simple than it looks!