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<p>Introduction xi</p> <p>Acknowledgments xii</p> <p>The Author xiii</p> <p>Author’s Note xiv</p> <p><b>Chapter 1. Tiny Houses 1</b></p> <p>A Tiny House at Walden Pond 2</p> <p>What Is a Tiny House? 4</p> <p>How Big Is Big Enough? 6</p> <p>New Life for an Old Idea: The ADU 7</p> <p><b>Chapter 2. Legal Aspects 9</b></p> <p>Zoning and Building Codes 10</p> <p>IRC Appendix Q 13</p> <p>Highway Width & Height Limits 15</p> <p><b>Chapter 3. Costs 17</b></p> <p>Building Cost Breakdown 18</p> <p>Savings by Doing It Yourself 19</p> <p>Square Foot Construction Cost 20</p> <p>Total Construction Cost 21</p> <p>Big Added Cost: The Site 22</p> <p>More Added Costs: Site Services 23</p> <p>Added Costs: Impact Fees? 24</p> <p><b>Chapter 4. Design 25</b></p> <p>The Process 26</p> <p>The Program 27</p> <p>Activity Space Analysis 28</p> <p>Space Bubbles 30</p> <p>Squaring Up the Bubbles 32</p> <p>A Few Critical Dimensions 34</p> <p>Furniture and Appliances 36</p> <p>Furnishings for Tiny Spaces 38</p> <p>Designing the Exterior 42</p> <p>Visual Element Variations 44</p> <p><b>Chapter 5. Some Floor Plans 47</b></p> <p>On Wheels 8 × 16 48</p> <p>On Wheels 8 × 20 50</p> <p>On Wheels 8 × 24 52</p> <p>On Wheels 8 × 30 53</p> <p>On Skids 12 × 16 54</p> <p>On Skids 12 × 20 56</p> <p>On Skids 12 × 24 58</p> <p>On Skids 12 × 28 60</p> <p>Site-Built 12 × 20 62</p> <p>Site-Built 20 × 26 63</p> <p>Site-Built 20 × 32 64</p> <p>Site-Built 14 × 28 65</p> <p>Site-Built 16 × 24 66</p> <p>Site-Built 20 × 28 67</p> <p>Site-Built 20 × 20 68</p> <p><b>Chapter 6. Drawing Plans 69</b></p> <p>Drafting Tools 70</p> <p>Drawing Lines 72</p> <p>Dimensioning 74</p> <p>Using Templates 75</p> <p>Formatting the Page 76</p> <p><b>Chapter 7. A Set of Plans 77</b></p> <p>The Set 78</p> <p>Site Plan 80</p> <p>Floor Plan 81</p> <p>Two Foundation Options 82</p> <p>Two Floor Framing Options 83</p> <p>N/S Wall Framing 84</p> <p>E/W Wall Framing 85</p> <p>Roof Framing 86</p> <p>Elevations 87</p> <p>Typical Section 88</p> <p>Electrical Plan 89</p> <p>Plumbing Plan 90</p> <p><b>Chapter 8. Foundations 91</b></p> <p>Forces Due to Wind 92</p> <p>Anchoring Homes on Wheels 94</p> <p>Anchoring Homes on Skids 95</p> <p>Pole Foundation 96</p> <p>Slab on Grade 97</p> <p>Masonry Crawl Space 98</p> <p>Full Basement (South) 99</p> <p>Full Basement (North) 100</p> <p><b>Chapter 9. Framing 101</b></p> <p>Forces on a House Frame 102</p> <p>How Beams Support Loads 104</p> <p>Beams: Natural & Manufactured 105</p> <p>Framing Floors 106</p> <p>Span Tables for Floor Joists 110</p> <p>Framing Walls 112</p> <p>Framing Roofs 116</p> <p>Span Tables for Rafters 118</p> <p>Span Table for Ridge Beams 120</p> <p><b>Chapter 10. Sheathing 121</b></p> <p>Sheathing Materials 122</p> <p>Floor Sheathing 124</p> <p>Wall Sheathing 126</p> <p>Roof Sheathing 127</p> <p>T&G Roof Sheathing 128</p> <p><b>Chapter 11. Siding 129</b></p> <p>Cedar Shingle Siding 130</p> <p>Horizontal Lap Siding 132</p> <p>Plywood Panel Siding 134</p> <p>Vinyl Siding 136</p> <p><b>Chapter 12. Roofing 141</b></p> <p>Roofing Materials 142</p> <p>Roof Edge Details 143</p> <p>Roll Roofing (Selvage) 144</p> <p>Double Coverage Roofing 145</p> <p>Asphalt Shingles 146</p> <p>Cedar Shingles 148</p> <p>Metal Panel Roofing 150</p> <p>EPDM (Rubber) Roofing 152</p> <p><b>Chapter 13. Lofts & Stairs 153</b></p> <p>Loft Headroom 154</p> <p>Loft Access 155</p> <p>Stairways 156</p> <p>Ladders 159</p> <p>Alternating-Tread Devices 160</p> <p>Ships Ladders 161</p> <p>Handrails 162</p> <p><b>Chapter 14. Windows & Doors 163</b></p> <p>Window Types 164</p> <p>Sizing Windows 165</p> <p>Window Energy Efficiency 166</p> <p>Egress Windows 168</p> <p>Natural Daylighting 169</p> <p>Ventilation 170</p> <p>The View Looking Out 171</p> <p>Installing Windows 172</p> <p>About Doors 174</p> <p>Energy Efficiency of Doors 175</p> <p>Installing Prehung Doors 176</p> <p><b>Chapter 15. Insulation 179</b></p> <p>Insulation and R-Value 180</p> <p>Floor Insulation Options 182</p> <p>Wall Insulation Options 184</p> <p>Roof Insulation Options 186</p> <p><b>Chapter 16. Wiring 189</b></p> <p>The AC Electrical Circuit 190</p> <p>110 VAC & 220 VAC Circuits 191</p> <p>Electrical Wire & Cable 192</p> <p>Service Drops & Entrances 193</p> <p>Circuits Required by Code 194</p> <p>An Example Wiring Plan 195</p> <p>The Distribution Panel 196</p> <p>Accessory Dwelling Feeds 198</p> <p>Running Cables 200</p> <p>The Most Common Circuits 201</p> <p>Going Off the Grid 202</p> <p>PV Panel Shading 204</p> <p>Estimating Your Usage 205</p> <p>Sizing the System 206</p> <p>Example Off-the-Grid System 207</p> <p><b>Chapter 17. Plumbing 209</b></p> <p>Supply System 210</p> <p>Drain, Waste, & Vent System 212</p> <p>Roughing in the Pipes 214</p> <p>Traps & Venting 216</p> <p>The Gray Waste Alternative 218</p> <p><b>Chapter 18. Heating 221</b></p> <p>Estimating Heat Loss 222</p> <p>Heat Loss Example 226</p> <p>Heating Cost 227</p> <p>Choosing Your Heat Source 228</p> <p><b>Chapter 19. Cooling 231</b></p> <p>What Determines Comfort? 232</p> <p>Natural Cooling 233</p> <p>Ceiling Fans 234</p> <p>Window Box Fans 236</p> <p>Evaporative Coolers 238</p> <p>Air Conditioners 239</p> <p>Sizing Air Conditioners 240</p> <p>AC Sizing Example 242</p> <p>Further Information 245</p> <p>Index 247</p>

<p><b>CHARLIE WING, P<small>H</small>D,</b> 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, <i>Housewarming with Charlie Wing</i>.

<p><b>PLAN, DESIGN, AND BUILD A TINY HOUSE FROM SCRATCH</b> <p><i>The Tiny House Handbook</i> 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. <p>Based on the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) Appendix Q, this book includes sample construction drawings and floor plans for a variety of tiny home styles, including: <ul> <li>Mobile (8'6"-wide trailers and RVs)</li> <li>Movable (12'-wide, routine transport permit)</li> <li>Site-built (up to 20' wide)</li> </ul> <p>Rather than being just another inspirational collection of tiny home photographs, <i>The Tiny House Handbook</i> 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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