Comments on: Measuring square footage

By: Cris

Cris — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:06:58 +0000

Please put the measurements also in Square Meters, cause here in Canada (we love your houses) and in the rest of the World we use meters. Thank you.

By: mary lou moher

mary lou moher — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:08:16 +0000

Hello from Toronto Canada, Your website and whole living small and unburdoned is very appealing. By any chance do you ever hold a workshop here in canada and close to Toronto? I’d say a workshop is important before taking that big step from 1600 sq (for me) to 130ft. Also how difficult/costly would it be to add solaras an energy source for all the electic dependant parts to the tumbleweed house? Your response is appreciated. ML Moher

By: Jean-René Lacroix

Jean-René Lacroix — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:21:07 +0000

I bought the Popomo plans for 9.99$ and it`s not posible to download because ther is some problem with the download process. Is it possible to get them by regular mail. Thank you!

By: Jay Shafer

Jay Shafer — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:07:17 +0000

1) The wood deck is treated, but putting an additional vapor barrier on the ground below is a good idea.

2) Vapor barriers (in this case, the foam board insulation itself) prevent this.

3) Yes. I stuck with 120 in case someone wanted to build on a foundation and not pull permits. The wheels do the trick, otherwise.

By: Aria H

Aria H — Thu, 28 May 2009 02:37:29 +0000

There are quite a few things I wonder about the construction of Tumbleweeds though, such as what covers the underside of the trailer decking since it’s exposed to the elements, what keeps it dry and mold free? Mold is something we Oregonians have to take into consideration, it grows on everything around here.

What about condensation within the floor, walls and ceiling, or mold forming in these areas? Does the house-wrap on outside walls and the tar paper on the roof deter that?
Can a vapor barrier be used on the walls, floor, and ceiling?

Also, is the 120 sqft max because of permits? I know that many city codes stipulate that structures 120 sqft or less don’t require a permit, but I always thought that pertained to building a structure such as shed on ones property, I didn’t know that it applies to building a recreational vehicle as well. If that is the reason, then I assume one would have to get a permit in order to build something larger.
I once saw, and have the picture saved on my computer, of an RV that someone made that is similar to a Tumbleweed with the siding, the windows, the roof was not as steep, but still a residential looking place, only it was a fifth wheel. With two people and a very bossy cat, we may need a rolling home just slightly bigger. Thinking, thinking…….