Comments on: Pallet House Construction Alternative

By: Jessie Ghig

Jessie Ghig — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:16:51 +0000

Ooh! I love the idea of using pallets for interior walls. I’ve also seen somewhere (though of course I can’t find it now) where countertops have been built from the planks from pallets, then sealed. Now that I think about it, you could probably use pallet wood to build almost everything you need inside: chairs, table, sofa, shelves.

I found this
from Green Echo Services… it talks about different things people have done with pallets.

By: Blair Walker

Blair Walker — Thu, 26 May 2011 13:53:38 +0000

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By: allen11

allen11 — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 20:36:06 +0000

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By: saifuddin

saifuddin — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:47:36 +0000

i just thinking how we want to fill up the blank space in the pallet(for wall).if i choose stucco,how could i apply the stucco for the wooden pallet house especially for the insulation for the wall.please answer my question.i really want to know because i am doing for my final project regarding this topic.

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 02:26:39 +0000

Hey Teleia,

Plenty of people seem to look at the threads on this website… You’re not too late.

I purchased a used 14″ woo planer and have been planing down old fence boards for interior trim and exterior shingling. As long as your framing, sheathing, and insulation are intact and weatherproof, you will be fine. If you plan on sealing the boards, you take care of the weatherproof aspect.

Another idea I’ve been kicking around is the one on this page ( http://pursuingwabi.com/2007/11/05/shou-sugi-ban/ ) I really like the look, and I imagine it could be done with oak pallet wood as well…

Keep us posted on your progress!

Cheers,

Joe

By: Teleia

Teleia — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 13:21:10 +0000

I know I’m coming in almost 2 full years after this thread began, but I’m in the planning stage of building a little house, and I was mulling over the idea of using pallets.

My building knowledge is pretty much zilch, but I’d thought that maybe pulling apart the pallets, sanding them, and finishing them might work for the outer layer on a house. I was pretty much thinking tradition framing, insulation and roofing.

Even if the pallet wood is heavy, since it’s not going to be roofing, it should be ok, right? I’d love some input…

By: mack hill

mack hill — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:33:27 +0000

if you want a bigger house,just make interior wall out of pallet to,keep rooms small so spans won,t be to long. bring pallet walls right up to roof truss that are made from pallets..

By: mack hill

mack hill — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:25:47 +0000

why not use rice hulls, there lightweight ,durable,cheap,fireproof,,nothing for bugs to eat. as your boarding up walls fill it walls. the voids are small so if you lose a little so what.

By: JimmyBlitz

JimmyBlitz — Sun, 30 May 2010 06:54:16 +0000

This is one of the best things for house design that has come along in a long time .I whant to build something like this for my self wife and kids .On the place we have out in bfe .And get out of the city . It just seems that geting someone to come out and say you may live in it .Mite be hard .Half to look into that .Befor I start halling pallets out there lol

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:12:47 +0000

Hi Cara
I am interested in the method which you are using. I have seen pictures of a small place made with singe layer pallets stuffed with starw mixed with clay slip and then earth plastered over.
I wish to do a trailer house ( gypsy wagon) and perhaps I will sacrifice floor space to have a double wall pallet structure.
How is your test wall?
Thanks everyone for the ideas here on this forum.