The Mad Housers

Construction - 6x8 Hut - Hut Deploy Checklist

Panels:

  • Floor
    • Floor insulation
    • Floor cover
    • Floor rail studs
    • 4 cinder blocks
      • Shims
  • Rear wall
  • Side wall 1
  • Side wall 2
  • Front wall
    • Door
    • Hinges w/correct screws
    • Lock
    • Chain
    • Transom plastic
    • Kickstop studs
  • Loft
    • Supports
    • Ladder support
    • Ladder rungs
  • Gables
  • Topper
  • Roof panel
    • 2 side overhangs, 7' long by 6+" wide
    • 1 front overhang, 8' long x ~ 12" wide
    • 1 96" 2x4 or 2x6 'lock stud' 
    • 1 roll roofing

Stove:

  • Stove
    • Bricks
    • Bolts
    • Grate
  • Stove shield
  • Stovepipe
  • Flashing

Tools:

Hand tools

  • Hammers
    • 16d nails
    • 8d nails
    • Roofing nails
  • Pry bar
  • Cats paw
  • Staple gun
    • Staples
  • Shears/snips

Power tools

  • Drills or impact drivers
    • Driver bits
    • 1"-1.25" spade bit
    • 3" screws (plenty)
    • 1.5" screws
  • Sawzall
    • Saw blades
  • Spare batteries

Measuring and marking

  • Measuring tapes
  • Chalk line
  • Markers
  • Level

Painting:

  • 2 gallons paint
  • Rollers
  • Roller covers
  • Paint pans

Ground prep:

  • Shovels
  • Rakes
  • Machete

Safety:

  • First aid kit
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Gloves
  • Goggles
  • Sunscreen
  • Beverages
  • Bug spray

Transport and setup:

  • Straps
  • Pickup
  • Tarp
  • Trash bags

Etc:

  • Ladders
  • Nail aprons
  • Heavy-Duty strap
  • Crack foam/caulk + gun
  • Client flyers
  • Notebook
  • Camera