🪚Use rough cut lumber for a more affordable alternative to treated beams.
🧱The most important part of an outhouse is a well-built seat.
🚽Foam toilet seats are a luxury in cold weather climates.
🔨Building an outhouse off of two beams provides a solid foundation.
💨Strong winds can make building an outhouse challenging.
What type of lumber should I use for an outhouse?
—Rough cut lumber is a more affordable alternative to treated beams.
What is the most important part of an outhouse?
—A well-built seat is crucial for a functional outhouse.
Are foam toilet seats necessary?
—Foam toilet seats are particularly useful in cold weather climates.
Why build an outhouse off of two beams?
—Building off of two beams provides a solid foundation for the outhouse.
What challenges can arise when building an outhouse?
—Strong winds can make the construction process more difficult.
00:19Dave and Ryan are camping out on their remote property and decide to build an outhouse.
01:35They choose to use rough cut lumber for their project.
04:20The most important part of the outhouse is the seat, which they carefully measure and cut.
09:24They secure the beams that will serve as the foundation of the outhouse.
10:45They begin assembling the walls, using rough sawn boards instead of plywood.
15:10Despite the windy conditions, they manage to build and stand up the structure.
16:21They add supports for the toilet seat and complete the construction.
