Back to 8" walls

I hate the idea, but after further consideration to the additional cost and weight of the boards (which would be hard for one person to do) I've reduced it back to being 8" walls. I'd say reducing the wall by two inches has reduced the stud price by 1/3 or more.
With this design, changing the wall thickness will not effect the amount of wood used.


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Floor Studs (3 sets)
2= 2x10x16 runners (6)
14= 2x10x16 studs (42)

Roof Studs (3 sets)
2= 2x10x16 runners (6)
14= 2x10x16 studs (42)

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Walls- long sides (3 sets per side, 6 ttl)
2= 2x8x16 runners (12)
14= 2x8x10 studs (84)

Walls- Short sides ( 2 sets)
2= 2x8x16 runners (4)
14= 2x8x10 studs (28)

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2x10x16 ($12.15 each) = 96 = $1167
2x8x10 ($6 each) = 112 = $672
2x8x16 ($9 each) = 16 = $144

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exterior Wall panels (4x8)
18 per long side (36)
6 per short side (12)
48 wall panels total = $



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Windows: 60x60 Panels, $152 each
- 1 window in bedroom
- 1 window in bathroom
- 1 window in kitchen
- 2 windows in living room

window Total = $760
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Better info to plan with:

After having issues with the wall studs and exterior panels lining up, I found a better way to plan and, more importantly, a better guide on the material costs.
I've decided to go with 10" wall thickness, for better insulation, better sound barrier, and easier for the plan.


Floor Studs (3 sets)
2= 2x10x16 runners (6)
14= 2x10x16 studs (42)

Roof Studs (3 sets)
2= 2x10x16 runners (6)
14= 2x10x16 studs (42)

Walls- long sides (3 sets per side, 6 ttl)
2= 2x10x16 runners (12)
14= 2x10x10 studs (84)

Walls- Short sides ( 2 sets)
2= 2x10x16 runners (4)
14= 2x10x10 studs (28)

exterior Wall panels (4x8)
18 per long side (36)
6 per short side (12)
48 wall panels total = $


2x10x10 = 112 = $
2x10x16 = 112 = $1360.80

Change of plans: One level 768sqft Home

Changing plans because it'll be easier (though a bit more expensive for the foundation) for a single person to put together a single story building then it would be to put together a two story. 

16x48 (768sqft)

(10ft tall ceilings)

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Wall Studs:

16x10 walls

Runners: 2= 2x8x16 boards ($18.00)

Studs: 13= 2x8x10 boards ($78.00)

(3 per side, 6 ttl = $576)

Short (side) walls

Runners: 2= 2x8x16 board cut to 15ft ($18.00)

Studs: 13 (+2)= 2x8x10 boards ($90.00)

(studs include two additional studs, one at each corner for attachment)

(2 walls ttl = $216)

Wall Stud TTL: $792.00

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Floor & Roof Studs:

16x16 Floor Section

Runners: 2= 2x10x16 boards ($24.30)

Studs: 13= 2x10x16 boards ($158.00)

(3 for floor, 3 for ceiling: 6 ttl = $1,098)

Floor & Roof Stud TTL: $1,098

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House Stud Total $1890

TheAtomicHouse: Design1: 768sqft

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As stated before this house design will be made to be able to be put together by a single person (or two people) and will be made to have the easiest build possible.
The current design will be a two story to help reduce the footprint cost and have a 16x24 floor plan. I will try to design the upper level to have the option of one or two bedrooms.

The studs per level (floor and wall) are currently estimated to cost $790, with a two story and roof running $1,860 for studs.

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House Plan: 16x24 floor exterior space: 384sqft per level.

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Wall Studs:

16x10 walls
Runners: 2= 2x8x16 boards ($18.00)
Studs: 13= 2x8x10 boards ($78.00)

8x10 Wall Section
Runners: 1= 2x8x16 board cut in half ($9.00)
Studs: 7= 2x8x10 boards ($42.00)

Short (side) walls
Runners: 2= 2x8x16 board cut to 15ft ($18.00)
Studs: 15= 2x8x10 boards ($90.00)
(studs include two additional studs, one at each corner for attachment)

(Double above for mirrored sides)
Wall Stud TTL: $510.00

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Floor Studs:

16x16 Floor Section
Runners: 2= 2x10x16 boards ($24.30)
Studs: 13= 2x10x16 boards ($158.00)

8x16 Floor Section
Runners: 1= 2x10x16 board cut in half ($12.15)
Studs: 7= 2x10x16 boards ($85.05)

Floor Stud TTL: $280.00

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2 levels = $1580 + additional "floor" for roof ($280) = $1,860 for studs.

Insulation, Studs and Siding: Material Cost

Cellulose Insulation (recycled, blown in insulation.) 

--- 40 sqft = $10

--- R-49 = 18" thick walls, min 80 bags per 1000 sqft. ($800)

--- R-30 = 9" thick walls, min 47 bags per 1000 sqft.  ($470)

Note: Fiberglass insulation is $5 more per bag, covers less space, and is thought to be a little less effecient. 

Wood Studs

2x4x10 = $4.00

2x4x12 = $5.00

2x6x10 = $5.25

2x6x12 = $6.25

2x8x10 = $6.00

2x8x12 = $6.50

2x10x12 = $ 9.30

2x10x16 = $12.15

Floor Joists

2x10x12 = $ 9.30

2x10x16 = $12.15

Exterior Wall Option: 

Corrugated Galvanized Steel  2 1/2 x 8ft $9.20

Ferrocement

--- 94 lb portland cement $10.70

--- 60 lb bag of sand $4.00

Ideas for a cheaper, apealing home.

Exterior:
Rusted Metal Sheets : 2x8ft Rolled Steel : $5 sqft
--- This material makes a nice, rusted red appearance after six months.
Cement Board : Stain peach, then add a wood stain. $1.50 sqft
--- Gives the appearance of wood board siding.

Exterior Walls:
Exterior Walls are currently planned be 6" thick wood walls. Despite Tennessee only requiring 4" thick walls, the additional thickness will aid in insulation.

An alternate idea is to build a Straw Bale house that is a 4x4 stud frames with straw bales in between. This would certainly provide good insulation, and I'm sure hay bales are quite cheap. Here's a page with a few house plans (The "coil" looks interesting.) I wonder if there would be a problem using ferrocement instead of plaster? (Ferrocement is more of a concrete then plaster.) There seems to be a good site for it too.

And then there's the potential of a solid concrete home. I would have to do some math to see if that would be an affordable option though.

Interior Walls:
I cannot think of a cheaper inside wall with the same thickness then standard 4" wood and drywall. Any ideas?

The Atomic House: Survive the Economic Fallout!

This blog began after years of having  many home plans in my mind, including converting two shipping containers into a home, ferrocement houses, and even a house that functions as an RV parking space.

Recentially I cam across a blog about The Clayton i-house and spoke with the gentleman who created it. After carefull consideration, I believe I could design a better, (much) lower cost option that would be easy for people to build, possibly by a single person. 

I chose to take my ideas to the web in order to get others opinions, ideas, and DIY tips that will make the plan capable of being built by anyone who has the will.  I hope this blog expands to the point that others will be able to give their input on the design and, once complete, follow the construction of this affordable solution to the overinflated housing market.

Base ideas

Size: Around 600 - 800 Square Feet (2 br, possibly 2 bath)

Heat: Radient Floor Heat

Cooling: Central AC

Insulation: Walls 6" thick, as good insulation as possible BUT at a reasonable price.

Electric: Solar or Wind power to reduce cost with battery storage

Futureproof: Eaisly expandable to a second level

I will try to post pictures of house plans I've sketched up along with further comments on what I hope to put into this home!