[stonecold]

If it wasn't for the amount of money this guy spent on materials I would call bullshit.

I just went to look at a treehouse I built when I was 10 years old... Superior in every way.

 

[gxr jo]

I can't help but laugh my ass off at this.... what "other" door does he speak of?:coffee

the trap door to the elf kingdom

 

[bandito]

If it wasn't for the amount of money this guy spent on materials I would call bullshit.

I was wondering myself if this was a spoof, fueled by a load of materials left around from a legitimate job... and someone with too much time on their hands.

I do have a hard time believing anyone would construct such a thing.

 

[Commuter Boy]

I do have a hard time believing anyone would construct such a thing.

You ever gone on a drinking binge with a bunch of Koreans? They bring "hold my beer and watch this!" to a whole new level.

 

[DNAspark99]

I was wondering myself if this was a spoof, fueled by a load of materials left around from a legitimate job... and someone with too much time on their hands.

I do have a hard time believing anyone would construct such a thing.

I can assure you, this is tragically real.

This is what happens when you get someone who's eager to save money - they cut costs on material, labour, and know-how. And in the end, it will undoubtedly end up costing him more - either in bylaw fines should an inspector ever show up (probably requiring this thing be torn down), or when it inevitably collapses, or blows away in the next annual giant windstorm.

Oh, speak of the devil, he just pulled in to begin todays work

 

[stonecold]

This is so pitiful it has to be real. Far too over the top to be a parody.

 

[J_Scott]

I was wondering myself if this was a spoof, fueled by a load of materials left around from a legitimate job... and someone with too much time on their hands.

I do have a hard time believing anyone would construct such a thing.

That's a lot of effort to make a joke.

I just can't believe how bad that is. And like others said, it makes me feel better about my work. I showed it to my friend who's a builder (and here working on my bathroom) and he lost it. Probably the funniest thing ever posted on this site.

Keep it up!

 

[CHIA]

Just got directed to this thread, by the title assumed it was some biker build-off bullshit, snooze.

Much funny stuff, and I echo others who suggest a time lapse and/or video footage would be most delightful.

 

[J_Scott]

Yes, if I was in town I'd donate my go-pro for this. Please DNA, please do time lapse!

 

[4wheelsLESS]

I can assure you, this is tragically real.

This is what happens when you get someone who's eager to save money - they cut costs on material, labour, and know-how. And in the end, it will undoubtedly end up costing him more - either in bylaw fines should an inspector ever show up (probably requiring this thing be torn down), or when it inevitably collapses, or blows away in the next annual giant windstorm.

Oh, speak of the devil, he just pulled in to begin todays work

The door probably came from a used building supply/salvage place. At least the sheathing is covering/holding it up nicely. :laughing

Well, now I can stop using my imagination thinking even more nefarious reasons why someone would build a structure with so many weak points, or maybe just for the purpose just to make a promo video of tae kwon do school destroying that shed... :EEK!

 

[gwilo]

That is an interior by the looks of it.

It should outlast the building

 

[Grendel]

The second door will be the roto-tiller door

I expect that as it starts to (repeatedly) fall apart, he'll make creative "fixes".

Amazing example of DIY-ism -- thanks for bearing witness, DNA.

+rep
#subscribed

 

[243Pete]

the trap door to the elf kingdom

It's a trap!... oh wait wrong kind. :|

*waits for further updates*

 

[pika]

osb is allowed for wall and roof sheathing. plywood though better isn't going to help this guy.

I have found that permit departments are typically complaint driven as far as these small accessory buildings are concerned . . . so as long as no neighbors complain, he's probably good to go.

I prefer this type of shoddy construction, where you can see it is shoddy through and through, vs the typical shoddy workmanship which is covered by some nice trim and a good coat of paint.

you guys are evil.

forget time lapse. we need a live webcam setup.

 

[gwilo]

The neighbors are to amused to file a complaint.

It not like it is a permanent structure

 

[TripleTime]

so as long as the wind stays below 10 MPH he's probably good to go.

Fixed :evilgrin

 

[LCPeter]

At least they got some tips

Strength direction - ha! Awesome gift thread, thank you!

 

[DNAspark99]

UPDATE TIME!

It's got the googely eyes

Measure once cut ..ah fuckit.

This thing is totally gonna be air-tight...

...all around

'keystone' update - the 'central' support beam has been cut out and merged with another. I 'fully support this decision'. Too bad it will not be fully supporting much of anything anymore.

Well, this looks promising, doesn't it? Shingles! yay!
It can only mean he plans on going up on the roof at some point

 

[DNAspark99]

shelves, fuck yea.

For marble storage.

close enough.

There's a LOT of these.

Clearly he's thought this through.

Admittedly, the presence of TP is both unsettling and intriguing.

...and OH SHIT did this muthafucka actually get a timelapse? :evilgrin

http://www.youtube.com/user/DNAspark99

 

[243Pete]

...and OH SHIT did this muthafucka actually get a timelapse? :evilgrin]

HAhahahaha!!!! I'm laughing so loud my cat walked out of the room.:laughing

Holy shelves and nails Batman! There are no words to describe the epicness of this build thread.