Jessica Tolchin

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Hello, all! Glad to have found this forum. I am currently in the works of building a tiny house using Light Clay Straw insulation and a semi timber frame construction (that is larger timber spaced farther apart than typical 2x4 spacing but not using the Japanese joinery method, mainly bolts and screws).
Does anyone know anything about this kind of construction and have some general tips? Like how many bracing beams will I need throughout the walls to compensate for not having plywood support?
I'm in California, about 30 minutes north of San Francisco. If anyone knows of any farms/construction sites/other places I can collect materials such as clay, sand, or straw bales, would be so appreciated to get some info!
Thanks, and happy building
2 months ago