Starting the Finish Work //EP 5 OFF-GRID ProMaster Van Conversion

The framing is complete in our off-grid van conversion project!
So now we can get started with some of the more fun stuff - like installing the ceiling, the lights, and the hemp insulation.

We used Beetle-kill pine Tongue and Groove for the ceiling and finished it with a non-toxic oil finish that brings out the beautiful blue waves and knots in this sustainable wood.

Come along for the ride as we build an off-grid van off the grid.

Links:
(More links to come as we build out our van.)

Hemp Insulation ~ https://www.hempitecture.com/

Blue Pine T& G (Beetle-Kill Pine) ~ https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sierra-Pacific-Industries-6-in-x-96-in-Blue-Stain-Pine-Tongue-and-Groove-Siding-168BSTG/207187239

Heritage Oil Finish
https://www.heritagenaturalfinishes.com/

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More About Us
I’m Kristina Munroe. I’m a structural engineer, author, and consultant. Matt moved to Durango to build the firsts Earthship in our county and spent over 15 years as a builder.

Our passion is guiding those interested in building sustainably, step-by-step through designing and building a home they’ll love without the typical frustration, overwhelm, and costly mistakes.

In 2010 I moved my two young sons back to my hometown of Durango, Colorado to build an off-grid home and to start a new life. Along with a talented carpenter, and a couple of helpers, we built a small solar-powered home we lovingly named Twisted Oak. This magical home is not only beautiful, whimsical, and fun, but it heats and cools itself, generates its power, collects and heats its household water, and manages its waste in an environmentally responsible way.

When Matt and I met and fell in love, he eagerly embraced Twisted Oak and our off-grid lifestyle. He brought his amazing talents and vision to our home, making it even more wonderful.

We believe we can all live more abundant lives by lessening our impact on this precious planet and living more connected to cycles of nature. This is not about living in lack, but rather embracing the abundance we have by consuming and throwing away less.

I raised my two young sons in Twisted Oak. And in all those years, I've never regretted creating a small, simple, and affordable home.
We love living closer to nature and reducing (not eliminating) electrical devices or modern conveniences.

Whether building a home or creating a life in a van, the basic principles hold true. Considering nature in your design will result in a more functional, and healthy home for you and the planet.