Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
6
Time Required
- MicroHouse 2 Beam Module 6 steps
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Quiz
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This is what the final Beam Modules will look like.
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Start with 4, 14' 2x8s.
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Cut each of the 2x8s to 13' - 10 3/4" in length.
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Make 6 short 2x8 pieces for both ends of each beam, each 11 3/8" in length. Cut these from 8' 2x8s.
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You will make 24 of these pieces total.
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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).
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The plywood endcaps measure 7 1/2" by 12"
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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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Next, add one of the short 2x8 blocks to each end of both beams. (The first image shows just one of the beams).
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Keep the block flush with the top, bottom, and end of the beam.
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Add a second block to each end of both beams as shown in the image. Keep the end of the block flush with the end of the beam and one side of the block flush with the first block that you attached.
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