Helpful Information About How To Build a Bunkie

David answers common questions about how to build a bunkie. How do I build a foundation? What tools do I need? How do I stain it? How do I insulate and heat a bunkie? With the help of friends or family you can build a beautiful bunkie. Watch our videos below or find even more videos on the Bunkie Life YouTube Channel.

How Foundation works for bunkies

What’s the Best Foundation for a Bunkie? Everything You Need to Know A solid foundation is one of the most important aspects of a successful Bunkie build—but with so many options, it can get confusing. What type of foundation should

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Can you connect bunkies

Can You Connect Two Bunkies? How to Do It Safely & Effectively Many of our clients ask, “Can I connect two Bunkies together?” The short answer? Yes, it’s possible! But before you start planning, there are some important things to

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Can you add extra rows to a bunkie

Can You Add Extra Rows to a Bunkie? The Pros & Cons Explained Thinking about adding extra rows to your Bunkie to make it taller? You’re not alone—many of our clients ask the same thing! But before you start planning,

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How To Heat a Bunkie

If you’re thinking of using our bunkie in the colder months we recommend adding your choice of heat source(s). We also recommend insulating under your roof and floor when building to keep the heat inside.

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How To Insulate a Bunkie

If you are interested in using your bunkie in colder weather, we recommend adding insulation under the floor boards and roof while you are building to retain heat. You will also need to add a heat source.

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Bunkie Life recommends Sansin to stain and protect bunkie

How to Stain Your Bunkie

Are you wondering how to stain and preserve your bunkie? We recommend a long lasting wood stain made by a Canadian company Sansin Corporation. Sansin SDF is a superior penetrating finish for wood in a wide range of natural, semi-transparent

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Bunkie Life Owner David Fraser

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Are you thinking about building extra space on your cottage or home property?

We’re famous for our small cabins called bunkies that can be easily built in a weekend for extra space without needing a second mortgage. 

We help families create extra space for more meaningful connections and proudly deliver across Canada and USA.

Call us at 1-888-914-9298 or fill out this quick form. We will get back to you soon.

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Are you thinking about building extra space on your cottage or home property?

We’re famous for our small cabins called bunkies that can be easily built in a weekend for extra space without needing a second mortgage. 

We help families create extra space for more meaningful connections and proudly deliver across Canada and USA.

Call us at 1-888-914-9298 or fill out this quick form. We will get back to you soon.

Let's Connect