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Building the Microhouse Utility Module Frame

Written By: Chris Reinhart

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Building the Microhouse Utility Module Frame

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

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Tools

Parts

Step 1 Utility

This is what the utility module will look like from the kitchen and from the bathroom sides.

This is what the utility module will look like from the kitchen and from the bathroom sides.

Step 2

This image shows the frame and lists the materials counts to construct the frame, including the sheathing material.

This image shows the frame and lists the materials counts to construct the frame, including the sheathing material.
Note that the image shows a duplicate entry for number number of 2x6s needed. The number needed is 7. Refer to the materials list at the top of this guide.

Step 3

Use these dimensions to layout and make the bottom plate - it contains the openings for the pipes that come up and connect into the utility module.

Use these dimensions to layout and make the bottom plate - it contains the openings for the pipes that come up and connect into the utility module.
The large slots are for 2" pipes, so it is best to make them 3" wide. The small slot is for a 1" pipe, so it is best to make it 2" wide.

Step 4

These images show the layout pattern for the studs of the utility module.

These images show the layout pattern for the studs of the utility module.

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Chris Reinhart

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