Single wall permittable? Yes! Glass required?

[randomq]

Is it still possible to get a simple single wall home permitted, assuming no hvac? I'm on island, found some nice acreage, and considering how to approach developing it. I've already decided to hand-clear around the ohia, and I want to breathe fresh air in my house, not mold from the wall cavities...

[bigseaal]

Bamboo living does almost all single wall construction and they are all permitted . Web is bambooliving.com. They definitely breathe and you probably don't need any cooling, maybe not even fans.

[randomq]

Thanks. Stopped by Argus today and confirmed they have some permittable designs as well. I think I'm going to try to design my own, and then see if they can help me ensure it is permittable.

Anyone know if glass windows are required by code, or if screens and shutters would suffice?

[Tink]

As long as you have met the emergency egress requirements on the bedroom window,, 5.3 sq ft if I remember correctly, if no slider or doorway are present. Actually, Code only calls for natural light and ventilation minimums, and health/safety code mandate screens to deter insect intrusion,LOL!! Glazing, or glass, actually is more or less on the insulation barrier side of the code, meant to keep heat in, cold out.

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[ericlp]

Unless you want to spend a few weeks down at the building department, I'd highly suggest you get a plan that has already been approved.

Not going to go into the details but the building department in Hawaii is different. Tho, if you like a challenge and adventure... Go for it!


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[lquade]

as to your question about glass. i put a window in each of my closets and it was just screen, for ventilation. no problem with the permit. ( i later did add jalousies, but the permit was just screen..

[randomq]

Thanks for all the good info. Does anyone have an already approved plan for a very simple single wall post and pier efficiency? I want something very basic and minimal part count/cutting so I can build it myself and move in quickly. I have some of my own designs on paper based on using standard lumber dimensions, lots of panel half walls/screen, and white steel or suntuf roof. Not sure if they'd be up to code though.

[Tink]

If no approved plan, draw up your own at 1/4 inch per foot as scale for floor plans, 1 inch per foot for details, and 1/8 per foot for plot plan for easy acceptance to the Building Department. I like to use a four foot grid system, as dimensional lumber comes in even increments, and ply/drywall comes in 4 ft and at 8 ft increments. Eichler did this in the 50's and saved bunches on material and labor costs in his subdivisions.

Obviously drywall will not come into play here, but for siding material it all works out with very minimal cuts.
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Edit for drywall comment

[Punatic007]

I would recommend putting as much of your structural wood as possible on the outside. Especially the 4x4 horizontal belt that runs about half way up the walls. This way you will have a more finished look on the inside.

[randomq]

Interesting, I had not considered that, but I can see how it could work with the horizontal belts. I guess you could still conceal power and water lines on the outside? Or build them into a non-structural interior wall?