Ep. 21 - Final reveal of the windows I built for my tiny house - Tiny House Build Update

[@corvuschromatic_G-69]

Okay Sooo,,. I'm impressed ! ! !👍🏽😎💥❕

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

Hahaha thank you. I really appreciate that. Chuffed with how they look.

[@michelmorin5467]

Your double trailer tiny house just look awesome already ! Windows are just great ! Can't wait to see the final results and especially the interior !!! 👍👍👍❤️

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

Thank you 😊. Cladding is next then we get to play with the interior. I have a lot planned in there

[@hfcm100]

"a glass of wine and a coffee in the morning"... I like your style :-)

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

It's a nice dream hey 😁

[@rob1971]

Looking better and better with each new video Phil ❤️

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

Thanks Rob 👍

[@18chris0089]

What a reveal, the lounge window is something else now isn't it? The way it opens up to the outdoor scenery as you get closer is quite an optical treat. Great work on the windows, now we're excited and anxious to see the cladding go up!

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

Thank you Chris. Yeah I didn't expect that lounge window to come out so good and love how it it opens the house up up in outdoors. Cladding is coming very soon. Pretty excited for that.

[@leeannrorex1509]

Amazing!! It's moving right along. Can't wait to see the finish!

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

Hahaha we have a long way to go until we get there. But a lot of videos to come too. Thank you Leeann :)

[@japemerson684]

Simply Outstanding!

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

Thank you Jim

[@stevenlane729]

The windows look absolutely amazing. It must feel so good having the finally in place.

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

Feels absolutely amazing. So good to see it finally take some shape and open up to look like a real tiny house. Really happy with how they came out.

[@leo169]

Beautifully done, they do you proud. :)

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

Thank you Leo 😊

[@Antons19891]

Hi mate, really loving your work here. Tania and I stumbled on your great build when we were in your part of the world today, we love your passion, which comes across in the video too but I must say a big thank you for showing us your wonderful work, without warning. Anton & Tania

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

It was great to show you through. Love sharing with like minded people.

[@emersonkk33]

Looking fantastic! It's coming together amazingly well. I'm really enjoying this build. You're skills and vision is only topped by your enthusiasm. But I didn't notice you mention where the jacuzzi and swim up bar goes? Perhaps that is your plan for the third trailer? lol

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

😂😂 thank you Kirk. I'm having a lot of fun with it. Haha that's on another trailer. Want to make it wood fired so was easier to do as a separate unit.

[@robmair1696]

This is a wonderful build and those windows, well they are to die for. Placement is done with a lot of thought. Many THOW builds I see have very poor window positioning.

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

Thank you Rob. Yeah I put a lot of thought into it. The only thing I'm not sure about is the amount of glass in the main trailer. There is a lot of light. Really going to have to think about solar heat radiation. But I also love how they look

[@robmair1696]

@@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse I've fixed box awnings to my THOW windows (27cm deep) on the north side. I do have double glazing however over summer exterior roll down bamboo blinds protect the glass from solar heat radiation.

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

@@robmair1696 yeah I'm working on some ideas to try keep the sun off and keep the minimal exterior aesthetic. Trying to keep setup a tool free as possible too. Curious to look into tints a bit more too but don't want to loose the exterior look of the timber

[@robmair1696]

@@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse I really like the look of clean image box awnings, they give a minimalist feel to a building. They would look great around your windows.

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

@@robmair1696 I'm picturing something like a solid flat aluminum awning that just extents straight out. Picture powdercoated flat aluminum plate. Just not sure how yet

[@EmuMan44]

I literally cannot wait for the next video to see your progress, very inspiring. Had to laugh at the girlfriend thermal planning, do you have a 3D model of her to? 😂😂😂

[@drwillblake]

Maybe that will be his next video series!? I can see his dating profile now - "Must enjoy sleeping on the right side of the bed and less ventilation at night."

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

Wow, thank you Lee. 😂😂😂 no just trying to accommodate for the broadest set of variables possible. Right side of the bed has now become my new criteria.

[@taekin9781]

The windows look insane! I would say for all that heat gain consider some external shading on those windows that are removable if on sides for transport. I guess that kinda shading would take away from the frameless windows a bit...🤔 Congrats on them dude!

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

Hey thank you 😊. Yeah great idea. I'm also thinking about solid awnings. Like a flat shade out over the top of the window. Or something that stays with the aesthetic of the house. Also looking at thermal tint and honeycomb blinds as options

[@taekin9781]

@@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse yeah that's what I meant awnings on the top haha Can look super sleek too 👌

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

@@taekin9781 yeah nice. I'm thinking through some ideas that will look sleek and not be too hard to setup. The material is the hardest part

[@rwind656]

I think I would want fold down panels to protect the windows in transit, and that could then make a deck when stationary. Congrats on your windows!

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

@@rwind656 hey thank you. A lot of logistics to make that happen. I am not too worried about the glass in transit but. It is all toughened glass so will take a lot. Also I only have one small forward facing window. I might put some cardboard over it for transit.

[@tamarakeanu777]

Amazing work so far. Must feel great to have them all in, finally. Re: powerpoints in kitchen, can you get the ones that pop up out of the bench?

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

Thank you 😊. Yeah or in overhead cupboards, or on drawers. Playing with a few combinations. I think it'll be ok

[@aronkovcin7442]

Love the modern look of the windows from the outside and the rustic wooden style from the inside, just amazing. Even though I personally prefer windows that can be opened, but your reasonings behind doing it like this was pretty sound. My question though is if you are worried about the glass joint in the corner window not being water-tight, as I see that as a very critical area in a dynamic construction such as this? I have have done a few of those glass joints with silicon and have never seen it being water-tight for more than a few short years in the best case scenario. Worst case: Water leaks in after mere weeks. I hope that is not the case for your window, as it would be a massive bummer, but I cannot help but be worried for you on that end.

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

Yeah look I do wish now that I had more airflow. It has been an oversight of this build. So far the corner joint has held up for over a year. There were a couple things I did to make sure it didn't crack easy. 1. Right sealant - I have used an aquarium silicon by Sika. It can handle the UV, great elasticity and adheres to glass really well 2. The joint is bit over 5mm thick. This allows the sealant to compress and elongate over a larger body of adhesive without stressing the bond or over stretching the adhesive. 3. It is 8mm toughened glass and I butted it to the side of another. This means the adhesive bed is at least 8mm wide. 4. The joint is fully external and can be easily redone (well it's a pain to do but easy to access) Not sure how it will go long term or with travel but so far have not had a drop inside and adhesive looks very sound.

[@ScottDagg]

Looks great! Job well done. @ 7:32 was that a fly or a small bird on the outside of the glass?

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

😂 just a fly. They get trapped trying to fly through the glass.

[@ScottDagg]

@@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse Y’all have some big fly’s.

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

@@ScottDagg I have to clear them out. If too many get inside trying to fly away it starts to lift the trailer off the group

[@drwillblake]

One of the great things about building is getting to enjoy all the work you put into it once it's done, but at the same time I can tell you enjoy the challenge of how to make your vision a reality. Which is your favorite part: the problem solving and figuring out how to overcome the challenges, the actual building process, or do you think you'll enjoy the end product the most?

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

It certainly is. You You are right, I love the problem solving and the process. Honestly I find that they are not independent. The process of making something flows into a deeper appreciation of the thing. So I'll enjoy both the most. Very happy to see the end of building them though

[@cryptoscalpers9603]

are you planning on releasing plans for this one?

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

Nah not this one. I'm not even sure I could draw them 😆

[@milestehmad117]

How could you have done these windows with double glazed panels. I love them but here in England id freeze to death

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

😂😂 yeah I did think about that. Honestly I'd really need to rethink how the glass is attached to the frames. I'm not sure too be honest. Also have strength issues as I've gone 5mm toughened to make sure it'll take the movement. I couldn't do two panes of 5mm. Have to be much smaller windows I think

[@TwoHandsandaTinyHouse]

@@taumag 😂 you are too kind. It is possible. It just needs a different fixing system. I'd do a recess for the double glazed unit somehow