3 Must-Have Building Supplies for Tiny Home Construction

If you plan on living in a tiny home full time, then your building supplies may differ greatly from someone who is using their tiny home seasonally. If you are in the construction stages of your tiny home, there are some must-have building supplies you will need. Here are three of those building supplies along with why you need to have each one.

Plasterboard

The weight of your tiny home may be an issue, depending on your foundation choice and any local laws governing tiny homes. The issue with this is that some tiny home builders sacrifice comfort for lighter-weight building materials. One way to make sure you have comfort, insulation and lightweight materials is to use plasterboard. You can find plasterboard in most hardware and home improvement stores around Australia. It can be used for walls and ceilings.

Insulation

If you will be living in your tiny home full time and for a long-term period of time, then you will need proper insulation. You can use the traditional fiberglass blown or sheet insulation. If you want a more eco-friendly option, you can use a denim insulation option as well. If you are handling the building on your own, roll insulation may be the easiest option for you, and you can easily install it by yourself.

Screws and Anchoring Supplies

You will find through the course of building your tiny home that you will need screws and anchoring supplies. You already know you need them for basic building, but you will find that there are other items and organizational options that will need to be anchored onto the wall or screwed into place. Having a variety of screws and anchoring supplies is a must. Having these on hand will save you time and allow you to get your organizational items up quickly. Keep in mind that you will have different needs depending on the area of the home. For example, different screws will be needed in the bathroom area, the living room area and the loft sleeping area. Make sure you have screws that are suitable for each area of the tiny home.

These are only three of the must-have building supplies for those interested in long-term tiny home living and construction. If you are ready to purchase them, contact your local building supply or hardware store. They can help with any questions that you may have, ordering and pricing.