Tiny House Handbook

"This thought provoking book is a great resource for anyone considering joining the tiny house movement. It's all the information you need in one book! The author has done a phenomenal job blending real world experience, data and practical knowledge on all types of tiny homes."
-Corinne Watson, Principle and Co-Founder, Tiny Homes of Maine
 
"Charlie Wing's very readable Tiny House Handbook leads you through the processes of designing and building a tiny home, with careful attention to all the details, including legal issues, cost estimates, material utilization and foundation options. Charlie is a master at demystifying the seemingly complex process of homebuilding. This book will help you live both comfortably and lighter on the land."
-John S. Crowley, CEO of FACET and Board member, Build It Green
 
Plan, design, and build a tiny house from scratch
 
The Tiny House Handbook is a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know to construct your very own tiny house. Produced in Charlie Wing's signature "visual handbook" style and jam-packed with full-color illustrations and diagrams, this book includes step-by-step instructions for building a tiny house as well as information on cost estimating and design requirements.
 
Based on 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) Appendix Q, this book includes sample construction drawings and floor plans for a variety of tiny home styles, including:
 
* Mobile (8'6"-wide trailers and RVs)
 
* Movable (12'-wide, routine transport permit)
 
* Site-built (up to 20' wide)
 
Rather than being just another inspirational collection of tiny home photographs, The Tiny House Handbook constitutes a complete and fulsome reference for anyone seeking to build their own tiny home. From seasoned construction vets to total novices, this book will walk you through the process of designing and building a tiny house from start to finish.

List of contents

Introduction xi
 
Acknowledgments xii
 
The Author xiii
 
Author's Note xiv
 
Chapter 1. Tiny Houses 1
 
A Tiny House at Walden Pond 2
 
What Is a Tiny House? 4
 
How Big Is Big Enough? 6
 
New Life for an Old Idea: The ADU 7
 
Chapter 2. Legal Aspects 9
 
Zoning and Building Codes 10
 
IRC Appendix Q 13
 
Highway Width & Height Limits 15
 
Chapter 3. Costs 17
 
Building Cost Breakdown 18
 
Savings by Doing It Yourself 19
 
Square Foot Construction Cost 20
 
Total Construction Cost 21
 
Big Added Cost: The Site 22
 
More Added Costs: Site Services 23
 
Added Costs: Impact Fees? 24
 
Chapter 4. Design 25
 
The Process 26
 
The Program 27
 
Activity Space Analysis 28
 
Space Bubbles 30
 
Squaring Up the Bubbles 32
 
A Few Critical Dimensions 34
 
Furniture and Appliances 36
 
Furnishings for Tiny Spaces 38
 
Designing the Exterior 42
 
Visual Element Variations 44
 
Chapter 5. Some Floor Plans 47
 
On Wheels 8 × 16 48
 
On Wheels 8 × 20 50
 
On Wheels 8 × 24 52
 
On Wheels 8 × 30 53
 
On Skids 12 × 16 54
 
On Skids 12 × 20 56
 
On Skids 12 × 24 58
 
On Skids 12 × 28 60
 
Site-Built 12 × 20 62
 
Site-Built 20 × 26 63
 
Site-Built 20 × 32 64
 
Site-Built 14 × 28 65
 
Site-Built 16 × 24 66
 
Site-Built 20 × 28 67
 
Site-Built 20 × 20 68
 
Chapter 6. Drawing Plans 69
 
Drafting Tools 70
 
Drawing Lines 72
 
Dimensioning 74
 
Using Templates 75
 
Formatting the Page 76
 
Chapter 7. A Set of Plans 77
 
The Set 78
 
Site Plan 80
 
Floor Plan 81
 
Two Foundation Options 82
 
Two Floor Framing Options 83
 
N/S Wall Framing 84
 
E/W Wall Framing 85
 
Roof Framing 86
 
Elevations 87
 
Typical Section 88
 
Electrical Plan 89
 
Plumbing Plan 90
 
Chapter 8. Foundations 91
 
Forces Due to Wind 92
 
Anchoring Homes on Wheels 94
 
Anchoring Homes on Skids 95
 
Pole Foundation 96
 
Slab on Grade 97
 
Masonry Crawl Space 98
 
Full Basement (South) 99
 
Full Basement (North) 100
 
Chapter 9. Framing 101
 
Forces on a House Frame 102
 
How Beams Support Loads 104
 
Beams: Natural & Manufactured 105
 
Framing Floors 106
 
Span Tables for Floor Joists 110
 
Framing Walls 112
 
Framing Roofs 116
 
Span Tables for Rafters 118
 
Span Table for Ridge Beams 120
 
Chapter 10. Sheathing 121
 
Sheathing Materials 122
 
Floor Sheathing 124
 
Wall Sheathing 126
 
Roof Sheathing 127
 
T&G Roof Sheathing 128
 
Chapter 11. Siding 129
 
Cedar Shingle Siding 130
 
Horizontal Lap Siding 132
 
Plywood Panel Siding 134
 
Vinyl Siding 136
 
Chapter 12. Roofing 141
 
Roofing Materials 142
 
Roof Edge Details 143
 
Roll Roofing (Selvage) 144
 
Double Coverage Roofing 145
 
Asphalt Shingles 146
 
Cedar Shingles 148
 
Metal Panel Roofing 150
 
EPDM (Rubber) Roofing 152
 
Chapter 13. Lofts & Stairs 153
 
Loft Headroom 154
 
Loft Access 155
 
Stairways 156
 
Ladders 159
 
Alter

About the author

CHARLIE WING, PHD, is a nationally recognized authority on home building and remodeling, home repair, energy conservation and boating. He specializes in translating and illustrating technical information into easily understood layman's terms. He cofounded the nation's first two owner-builder schools, developed the first DOE-approved computerized home energy audit, and wrote and hosted the national PBS TV series, Housewarming with Charlie Wing.

Summary

"This thought provoking book is a great resource for anyone considering joining the tiny house movement. It's all the information you need in one book! The author has done a phenomenal job blending real world experience, data and practical knowledge on all types of tiny homes."
-Corinne Watson, Principle and Co-Founder, Tiny Homes of Maine

"Charlie Wing's very readable Tiny House Handbook leads you through the processes of designing and building a tiny home, with careful attention to all the details, including legal issues, cost estimates, material utilization and foundation options. Charlie is a master at demystifying the seemingly complex process of homebuilding. This book will help you live both comfortably and lighter on the land."
-John S. Crowley, CEO of FACET and Board member, Build It Green

Plan, design, and build a tiny house from scratch

The Tiny House Handbook is a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know to construct your very own tiny house. Produced in Charlie Wing's signature "visual handbook" style and jam-packed with full-color illustrations and diagrams, this book includes step-by-step instructions for building a tiny house as well as information on cost estimating and design requirements.

Based on 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) Appendix Q, this book includes sample construction drawings and floor plans for a variety of tiny home styles, including:

* Mobile (8'6"-wide trailers and RVs)

* Movable (12'-wide, routine transport permit)

* Site-built (up to 20' wide)

Rather than being just another inspirational collection of tiny home photographs, The Tiny House Handbook constitutes a complete and fulsome reference for anyone seeking to build their own tiny home. From seasoned construction vets to total novices, this book will walk you through the process of designing and building a tiny house from start to finish.

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"This thought provoking book is a great resource for anyone considering joining the tiny house movement. It's all the information you need in one book! The author has done a phenomenal job blending real world experience, data and practical knowledge on all types of tiny homes."
-Corinne Watson, Principle and Co-Founder, Tiny Homes of Maine

"Charlie Wing's very readable Tiny House Handbook leads you through the processes of designing and building a tiny home, with careful attention to all the details, including legal issues, cost estimates, material utilization and foundation options. Charlie is a master at demystifying the seemingly complex process of homebuilding. This book will help you live both comfortably and lighter on the land."
John S. Crowley, CEO of FACET and Board member, Build It Green.

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"This thought provoking book is a great resource for anyone considering joining the tiny house movement. It's all the information you need in one book! The author has done a phenomenal job blending real world experience, data and practical knowledge on all types of tiny homes."
-Corinne Watson, Principle and Co-Founder, Tiny Homes of Maine
 
"Charlie Wing's very readable Tiny House Handbook leads you through the processes of designing and building a tiny home, with careful attention to all the details, including legal issues, cost estimates, material utilization and foundation options. Charlie is a master at demystifying the seemingly complex process of homebuilding. This book will help you live both comfortably and lighter on the land."
John S. Crowley, CEO of FACET and Board member, Build It Green.

Product details

• Authors: Charlie Wing, Wing Charlie
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2020
• EAN: 9781119581871
• ISBN: 978-1-119-58187-1
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Non-fiction book > Art, literature > Architecture; Architektur, Heimwerken, Lifestyle, Architecture, Bauentwurf, Tiny House, Home Improvement, Housing, Lifestyles, Building Design, Bebauungsplanung