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This is interesting. The Walter Segal self-build method is another approach that aims to use common materials (lumber, plywood, insulation) with little cutting
by hedgehog 4y ago
This is interesting. The Walter Segal self-build method is another approach that aims to use common materials (lumber, plywood, insulation) with little cutting so as to reduce labor and allow for later disassembly+reuse.
https://theprepared.org/features-feed/segal-method https://theprepared.org/features-feed/segal-method
With many of these less common methods it's more work to show safety, code compliance, etc. For example the Segal method doesn't really allow for modern levels of air sealing and insulation.
- xor99 4y agoSeagal's designs are fantastic. His approach is more convincing in terms of fab methods/cost and looks a little less standardised compared to wikihouse imo.
- hedgehog 4y agoHis approach is pretty well proven in that some of the buildings have been standing over 40 years which seems long enough to find most of the issues. Insulation/sealing and permitting are the two I know about, at least at house scale, but If I needed a temporary storage shed it would be a great way to build & be able to dismantle later.