The tiny house movement is storming the world, and your tiny house doesn't necessarily have to move over land. Rather, it can float on the waves as well. Wondering what you should consider if you are building a tiny house on a pontoon boat? Here are some tips and ideas to keep in mind as you put together your design:

1. Integrate a deck.

As you are floating on the water, you want to be able to look out over the waves, and so that you don't have to rely exclusively on the windows in your tiny house, consider designating some of the area on your pontoon boat as a lookout deck. From your deck, you can fish, cookout on the grill or just enjoy the view whilst relaxing.

2. Use corrugated steel roofing.

Even if you plan to leave your little house on a pontoon moored, it's still likely to be hit by salty water and waves. To deal with that threat, use materials that are resistant to water and salt. For your tiny house's roof, in particular, use corrugated steel with a galvanised coating. That material can also be integrated into other aspects of your home such as the walls as well.

3. Integrate maritime paint.

To protect wood elements, use maritime paint or stains made for use on boats. This helps to protect your wood from salt corrosion and ensures your tiny home will last longer. You may want to paint the wall and window frames of your tiny home as well as the floor of the pontoon.

4. Explore alternatives such as shipping containers.

Rather than building a tiny home from scratch to put on a pontoon, look into alternative building ideas such as using a shipping container. These containers are designed to be durable in a maritime environment, and as a result, their shells are especially resistant to saltwater and corrosion.

5. Test out a few pontoons to see what works.

Before committing to a pontoon to use as the base of your tiny home, consider looking at several pontoons for sale. Take into account the weight bearing capacity of each pontoon to determine whether or not it is sturdy enough to hold a tiny house. Also, if you are looking at used pontoons for sale, gague how many years they have left in their lifespans so that you don't buy a pontoon that is going to wear out too soon. Finally, consider the amount of deck space available, and speak with a pontoon salesperson, like one from White Water Marine, about your plans for the pontoon so he or she can send you in the right direction.