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Building the MicroHouse 2 Beam Module

Written By: Chris Reinhart
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  1. This is what the final Beam Modules will look like.

    • This is what the final Beam Modules will look like.

  2. Start with 4, 14' 2x8s.

    • Start with 4, 14' 2x8s.

    • Cut each of the 2x8s to 13' - 10 3/4" in length.

  3. Make 6 short 2x8 pieces for both ends of each beam, each 11 3/8" in length. Cut these from 8' 2x8s.

    • Make 6 short 2x8 pieces for both ends of each beam, each 11 3/8" in length. Cut these from 8' 2x8s.

    • You will make 24 of these pieces total.

    • Also make 4 end caps, one for each end of both beams. You can make this from the left-over sheet material from the door or window modules (5/8" plywood).

    • The plywood endcaps measure 7 1/2" by 12"

  4. Begin assembly by pairing the long 2x8s and attaching them together with nails. Use 2 1/2" long nails, and nail in groups of three approximately every 16" along each beam.

    • Begin assembly by pairing the long 2x8s and attaching them together with nails. Use 2 1/2" long nails, and nail in groups of three approximately every 16" along each beam.

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