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The Tiny House Handbook
About this book
"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 inCharlie Wing'ssignature "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 on2018 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, routinetransport 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 ofdesigning andbuilding a tiny house fromstart to finish.
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Table of contents
- COVER
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- THE AUTHOR
- AUTHOR'S NOTE
- 1 TINY HOUSES
- 2 LEGAL ASPECTS
- 3 COSTS
- 4 DESIGN
- 5 SOME FLOOR PLANS
- 6 DRAWING PLANS
- 7 A SET OF PLANS
- 8 FOUNDATIONS
- 9 FRAMING
- 10 SHEATHING
- 11 SIDING
- 12 ROOFING
- 13 LOFTS & STAIRS
- 14 WINDOWS & DOORS
- 15 INSULATION
- 16 WIRING
- 17 PLUMBING
- 18 HEATING
- 19 COOLING
- FURTHER INFORMATION
- INDEX
- End User License Agreement