THE small HOUSE CATALOG

CONTENTS:

A1. NOTES & SCHEDULES

A2. ELEVATIONS
A3. FLOOR PLANS
A4. BUILDING SECTION & DETAILS
A5. FOUNDATION PLAN & DETAILS
A6. FLOOR FRAMING PLANS
A7. ROOF FRAMING PLAN & DETAILS
A8. PORCH PLAN & DETAILS
A9. INTERIOR DETAILS
A.10 STAIRS

The Birch

THE small HOUSE CATALOG

1574 Gulf Road #214
Point Roberts, WA 98281
THE small HOUSE CATALOG
1574 Gulf Road #214
Point Roberts, WA 98281

The Birch

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A SURFACE DRAINAGE PATTERN SHOULD BE

ESTABLISHED WHICHWILL DRAIN THE ENTIRE AREA
AND DIRECT WATER AWAY FROM THE HOUSE. THE
FINISHED GRADE WILL BE SLOPED AWAY FROM THE
FOUNDATION WALL OF HOUSE.

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CONCRETE FOUNDATION:

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REMOVE ALL LOOSE & ORGANIC MATERIALS &

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THE DISTANCE OF THE FOOTING BASE TO THE
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OF LOCAL FROST PENETRATION. FOOTINGS MUST BE
ACCURATELY POSITIONED AND ROUGHLY LEVEL.
FOOTINGS VARY IN SIZE & DEPTH DEPENDING ON THE
ALLOWABLE SOIL PRESSURE AND THE LOAD. THE
BOTTOM OF THE FOOTING IS ALWAYS PLACED ON
UNDISTURBED SOIL OR COMPACTED GRANULAR FILL
WITH EACH RUN LEVEL.

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AND WIND ZONES, ETC. IN ADDITION, LOCAL CODE REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING SUCH LIFE-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AS
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WINDOW SCHEDULE:

ELIMINATE THE AMOUNT OF ENGINEERED

PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN FORMALDEHYDE
GLUES & OTHER TOXIC BINDERS. ENGINEERED
LUMBER, SHEET GOODS, CABINETRY &
FLOORING ARE JUST SOME OF THE
PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN GLUES AND
BINDERS.
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HOUSE PLAN HAS BEEN ENGINEERED FOR MARVIN INTEGRITY WOOD-ULTRA WINDOWS. INFORMATION IS SUBJECT
TO CHANGE. PLEASE CONFIRM ALL SPECIFICATIONS WITH MANUFACTURER PRIOR TO BUILDING:
1925 UNITS ARE IAWN 2519 AWNING WINDOWS W/ 2W1H LITE CUTS (2 REQ'D)
3036 UNITS ARE ITDH 3036 DOUBLE-HUNG WINDOWS W/ 2W1H LITE CUTS (1 REQ'D)
3040 UNITS ARE ITDH 3040 DOUBLE-HUNG WINDOWS W/ 2W1H LITE CUTS (2 REQ'D)
2947 UNITS IS AN ICA 2947 CASEMENT WINDOW W/ 2W1H LITE CUT* (1 REQ'D)
3452 UNITS ARE ITDH 3452 DOUBLE-HUNG W/ 2WIH LITE CUTS (4 REQ'D)
*THIS UNIT MEETS NATIONAL EGRESS CODES FOR FIRE EVACUATION. LOCAL CODES MAY DIFFER.
EXTERIOR DOOR SCHEDULE:
3668 (EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR) UNIT IS IIFD 3068 XR
3668 (EXTERIOR KITCHEN DOOR) UNIT IS IIFD 3068 XL
INTERIOR DOOR NOTES:
STANDARD INTERIOR DOOR SIZES ARE SHOWN ON PLAN W/ STYLES TO BE SELECTED BY OWNERS & BUILDERS.
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WATERPROOFING:

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CONCRETE WALLS BELOW GRADE SHOULD BE

WATERPROOFED WITH A NON-TOXIC (RECOMMENDED)
ELASTOMERIC MATERIAL APPLIED ON THE EXTERIOR
SURFACE FROM THE FOOTINGS TO THE FINISHED
GRADE LINE, TO MAKE THE WALL WATERTIGHT
AGAINST ORDINARY SEEPAGE THAT MAY OCCUR.
FRAMING (ROUGH CARPENTRY):

WINDOW & DOOR

SCHEDULE
1/8" = 1'

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USES & RECOMMENDS:

SILL ANCHOR
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THE SILL PLATE SHOULD BE LEVELED CAREFULLY.

IF THE TOP OF THE FOUNDATION IS LEVEL, THE SILL
PLATE MAY BE LAID ON FOUNDATION WITH A
CLOSED CELL FOAM GASKET OR OTHER AIRIMPERMEABLE MATERIAL IN BETWEEN, AND OF SAME
WIDTH AS SILL PLATE. SILL PLATES SHOULD BE
PRESSURE TREATED 2x MATERIAL DF #2 OR
BETTER & ANCHORED TO CONCRETE WALL WITH
5/8" ANCHOR BOLTS EMBEDDED 7" MIN. IN
CONCRETE & 2" MIN. ABOVE CONCRETE. ANCHOR
BOLT SHOULD BE PLACED 4'-0" o.c. MAX. APART AND
12" FROM ENDS WITH TWO BOLTS MIN. PER SILL
PLATE.

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NOTES & SCHEDULES

JOISTS ARE INSTALLED, LOCATED & SPACED

ACCORDING TO THE DESIGN. ANY JOISTS HAVING A
SLIGHT BOW EDGEWISE SHOULD BE PLACED WITH
THE CROWN ON TOP.
ALL JOISTS TO HAVE A
MINIMUM OF 2" BEARING AT SUPPORT. FLUSH
FRAMED JOISTS TO BE FASTENED TO BEAMS WITH
FULLY NAILED JOIST HANGERS. ALL FLOOR
OPENINGS TO BE FRAMED WITH DOUBLE TRIMMER
JOIST AND DOUBLE HEADER JOIST. INSTALL DOUBLE
JOIST OR SOLID BLOCKING UNDER ALL FRAMED
PARTITION WALLS. INSTALL BLOCKING BETWEEN
JOISTS TO TRANSFER CONCENTRATED LOADS TO
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24' 0" +/-

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4
12

1 FRONT ELEVATION
A2 1/4" = 1'

2 RIGHT ELEVATION
A2 1/4" = 1'

GENERAL NOTES:
1. ROOF VENTILATION PER IRC SEC R806
2. POSITIVE CLEARANCE REQ'D FROM FINISH
GRADE TO UNDERFLOOR VENT OPENINGS.
3. STAIRS ADJ. TO GRADE.

14' 0"

3
A2

24' 0"

4 LEFT ELEVATION
A2 1/4" = 1'

REAR ELEVATION
1/4" = 1'

ELEVATIONS

8' 0"

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150 CFM
24' 0"
EGRESS:
4' 3"

7' 9"

7' 9"

3452

3452

2. AT LEAST ONE DOOR SHALL MEET EGRESS REQ. IRC R311.2.

3040

2. MINIMUM 24" NET CLEAR OPENABLE HEIGHT.

14' 0"

2' 9"

KITCHEN
7' 2 1/4" X 13' 0"

w.c.
4'-0" x 4'-0"

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A10

UP

OVEN

ENTRY
4' 0" X 5' 0"

1. MINIMUM 5.7 SQ. FT. NET CLEAR OPENABLE AREA, EXCEPT GRADE
FLOOR OPENINGS PERMIT MIN. 5 SQ. FT. OPENABLE AREA.

3. MINIMUM 20" NET CLEAR OPENABLE WIDTH.

BUILT-IN BOOK SHELVES

2519

4. SILL HEIGHT SHALL NOT BE MORE THAN 44" ABOVE THE FLOOR.
5' 7 1/2"

PROPANE
FIREPLACE

WINDOW REQUIREMENTS:

3040

PORCH
8' 0" X 12' 0"

2468

6' 4"

LIVING & DINING

8' 4" X 15' 10"

3668

3' 7"

5. OPENINGS SHALL BE OPERATIONAL FROM THE INSIDE OF THE

ROOM WITHOUT THE USE OF KEYS, TOOLS OR SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE.
MINIMUM ROOM AREAS & CEILING HEIGHT:

3668

1. HABITABLE ROOMS PER IRC SEC R304 FOR FLOOR AREA.

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2' 6"

10' 11 1/2"

6' 1 1/2"

2. HABITABLE ROOMS PER IRC SEC R305 FOR CEILING HEIGHT.

SECOND FLOOR HALLWAYS, BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS TO MEET
R305 EXCEPTIONS (1) AND (2) FOR SLOPED CEILINGS.

4' 5"

STAIRS:

24' 0"

1. STAIRWAYS & STAIRWAY LANDINGS, HANDRAILS & ILLUMINATION

SHALL COMPLY WITH IRC SEC R311. GUARDS PER IRC SEC R312.

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FLOOR 1 FLOOR PLAN

MINUMUM FIREPLACE REQUIREMENTS:

1/4" = 1'

1. SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACE INSTALLATION SHALL COMPLY

WITH IRC CHAP. 10

24' 0"

2. 150 CFM EXHAUST FAN REQ'D @ COOK TOP (DOWNDRAFT

SUITABLE)

8' 10"

3' 2"

12' 0"

SMOKE DETECTORS & CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS:

2519

CLOSET
2' 1 1/2" X 5' 3 1/2"

14' 0"
7' 0"

50 CFM

BATHROOM
5' 51/2" X 9' 3 1/2"

5
A10

2468

3068

2947

WATER EFFICIENCY:

DOWN

2468

2. PROVIDE UL-2034 APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS

OUTSIDE EACH SEPARATE SLEEPING AREA IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY
OF EACH BEDROOM IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRC R315.2 O

7' 0"

3068

BEDROOM
8' 0" X 17' 0"

3036

7' 0"

2468

10' 6"

7' 0"

1. PROVIDE SMOKE DETECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRC R314.3.

WC
3' 4" X 5' 5 1/2"

W/D

SD

14' 0"

14' 0"

3452

5' 7 1/2"

4' 1"

3452

1. ALL ROOMS TO BE USED FOR SLEEPING PURPOSES &

BASEMENTS WITH HABITABLE SPACE REQUIRE EMERGENCY &
RESCUE OPENING COMPLYING WITH IRC SEC R310.1.

4' 3"

1. WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR PLUMBING FIXTURES SHALL

BE MAX. 1.6 GAL PER FLUSH & 2.5 GAL PER MINUTE FOR SHOWER
HEADS, LAVATORY FAUCETS AND KITCHEN FAUCETS.
FASTENER SCHEDULE:
1. THIS STRUCTURE TO COMPLY WITH MIN. FASTENER SCHEDULE,
TABLES R602.3 (1) THRU (5).

BUILT-IN BOOK SHELVES

BLOCKING:

5' 9 1/2"

11' 10 1/2"

6' 4"

1. SOLID BLOCKING REQ'D AT ALL BEARING POINTS OF FLOOR,

CEILING & ROOF SYSTEMS AS PER IRC SEC R502, R802, IBC SEC
2308.8.2 & R2308.10.6.

24' 0"

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A3

FLOOR PLANS

FLOOR 2 FLOOR
PLAN
1/4"
= 1'

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1. ROOF SYSTEM
ROOFING: COMPOSITION
15# ASPHALT FELT W/ 6" MIN HEAD & SIDE LAPS
1/2" CDX SHEATHING;
1/2" T&G @ EXPOSED EAVES
3 1/2" X14" LVL TIMBERSTRAND BEAM
2X12 DF#2 RAFTERS @ 16" 0R 24" O.C.
VENTED FRIEZE BLOCKS
MIN. R-38 LOOSE FILL INSUL.
3/4" T&G WOOD CEILING OR 5/8" G.W.B.
INT. LATEX PAINT/NATURAL FINISH.

5' 4"

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A4

2X10 DF#2 @ 24" O.C. INSUL. HEADERS TO MIN. R-21

8' 0"

6
A8

BOOK CASE BUILT-INTO STAIRS

1
A10
CEDAR SHINGLES, BOARD & BATTEN OR LAP SIDING

MAX. 3' 0"

2X12 DF#2 @ 24" O.C. INSUL. R-30

HOUSE WRAP

2X6 CRIB WALL - SEE 1-A5

2
A5

1X3 HOR. FURRING STRIPS (1x3 VERT. FOR LAP SIDING)

2X10 WATER TABLE W/METAL FLASHING

1 CROSS SECTION
A4 1/4" = 1'

3 SIDING DETAIL
A4 NO SCALE

1/2"

3. ATTIC FLOOR SYSTEM

3/4" PLANK FLOORING, FACE NAILED
2X12 DF#2 ATTIC JOISTS @ 16" OR 24" O.C.
4. FLOOR 1 FLOOR SYSTEM
3/4" T&G WOOD FLOORING; TILE @ BATH
3/4" CDX PLYWOOD SUBFLOOR
2X12 DF#2 FLOOR JOISTS @ 16" OR 24" O.C.
MIN. R-30 LOOSE FILL OR BATT INSUL.
5. CRAWL SPACE SYSTEM
8X8X16 CONT. CONCRETE FOOTINGS
2X6 PT SILL W/ 6" CONT. CONCRETE STEM WALL
(2) #4 BAR HORIZONTAL WITHIN 12" OF TOP
5/8" X 10" ANCHOR BOLTS (EMBEDDED MIN. 7")
6. CRAWL SPACE FLOOR SYSTEM
2-4" CONCRETE SLAB
6 MIL POLY VAPOR BARRIER, OPT.
4"-6" GRAVEL
UNDISTURBED SOIL

SIDING

1X3 HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL FURRING

2. WALL SYSTEM
SIDING: LAP OR CEDAR SHINGLES.
HOUSEWRAP
WALL SHEATHING: CDX PLYWOOD
EXTERIOR WALL FRAMING: 2X6 @ 24"O.C.
2-2X6 HEADERS
CAULK ALL STUD BAY & PLYWOOD JOINTS
MIN. R-21 LOOSE FILL OR BATT INSUL.
CAULK @ PLATES
CAULK & SEAL @ EXT. DOORS AND WINDOWS
VAPOR BARRIER
2X2 INT. FURRING, OPT.
INTERIOR SURFACE: 5/8" G.W.B.
INTERIOR PAINT: LATEX.

1/2" CDX PLYWOOD & HOUSEWRAP

1/2" 1 1/2"

5 1/2"

7. HEATING SYSTEM
TO BE DETERMINED BY OWNER
2X6 STUD CAVITY INSULATED TO R-21.5

OPT 1 1/2" WIRING CHASE NSUL. TO R-5.5

2X6 STUDS

8. VENTILATION SYSTEM
EXHAUST FANS @ KITCHEN & BATH
CRAWL SPACE (PROVIDE12-IN SQ. VENT PER 150 SQ. FT OF
FOUNDATION)

VAPOR RETARDER

CHANGES TO THIS SECTION CAN BE MADE BY OWNER &

BUILDER AND MUST ALSO BE APPROVED BY LOCAL CODE.

2X2 HORIZONTAL FURRING

5/8" (OR 1/2") GWB

2 R-27 WALL PROFILE*

A4 4" = 1'
*CALCULATIONS BASED ON LOOSE FILL
SHEEP WOOL INSUL. WHICH HAS AN R-VALUE
OF 3.99 PER IN.

BUILDING SECTIONS

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FOUNDATION NOTES:
1. PROVIDE VENTILATION ACCORDING TO IRC R408.

8' 0"

2. PROVIDE APPROVED ANCHORAGE OF BEAMS OR GIRDERS TO POSTS PER IRC SEC'S R407.3, R502.9
& R802.11.

73"

8X8X16 FOOTING
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3. THIS STRUCTURE TO COMPLY WITH MIN. FASTENER SCHEDULE, TABLES R602.3 (1) THRU (5).

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4. SOLID BLOCKING REQ'D AT ALL BEARING POINTS OF FLOOR, CEILING & ROOF SYSTEMS PER IRC SEC'S R502 &
R802 & IBC SEC'S 2308.8.2 & 2308.10.6.

8X8X16 FOOTING
5' 11 1/4"

5. LUMBER SHALL BE PROTECTED AGAINST ROT & DECAY PER IRC SEC R317.
2X6 CRIB WALL W/ P.T. PLATE

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MIN. 18" X 24" ACCESS

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7. DAMPROOF OR WATERPROOF FOUNDATION WALLS BELOW GRADE PER IRC R406.

8. MINIMUM 18"X24" CRAWL SPACE ACCESS PER IRC SEC R408.

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5' 4 1/4"

6. FOR ALL PRESSURE PRESERVATIVE & FIRE-RETARDANT TREATED WOOD USE TREATMENT RATED CONNECTORS &
HOT-DIPPED GALVANIZED, STAINLESS STEEL, SILICON BRONZE OR COPPER FASTENERS PER IRC SEC R317.

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(SEE WALL DETAIL)

3/4" CDX PLYWOOD; NAIL &
SCREW TO JOISTS
MIN. 1-2X6 PT WOOD SILL PLATE W/SILL GASKET
2X DF#2 FLOOR JOISTS

10" x 5/8-IN STEEL ANCHOR BOLT @ 4FT O.C. & 12-IN FROM
ENDS OF PLATE W/ 5/8-IN STEEL NUT & WASHER

BOLT DEPTH MIN. 7-IN

4" HORIZ. REBAR W/IN 12"
OF TOP; CONSIDER VENTS
WHEN PLACING

SLOPE AWAY

#4 VERTICAL REBAR @ 4' O.C.

OR AS REQ'D BY LOCAL CODE

NON-TOXIC WATER PROOFING

MIN. 1500-PSI CONCRETE

3' 0" MAX.

MIN. 8"

1 CRAWL SPACE PLAN

A5 1/4" = 1'

4" TITE-LINE DRAIN

2"- 4" CONCRETE SLAB

3/4" GRAVEL & FILTER FABRIC

6 MIL POLYETHYLENE
UNDER SLAB, OPT.
8"

4" PERFORATED DRAIN PIPE

SLOPED TO STORM SEWER

4"

8"

4"

2-#4 HORIZ. REBAR AS SHOWN

UNDISTURBED SOIL

16"

2 CRAWL SPACE
A5 DETAIL
1" = 1'

FOUNDATION

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3-2X12 DF#2 OVER PONY WALL SEE IRC TABLE 502.5(1)

6' 1 1/2"

5' 8 1/2"

1. PROVIDE APPROVED ANCHORAGE OF BEAMS OR

GIRDERS TO POSTS PER IRC SEC'S R407.3, R502.9 &
R802.11.
14' 0"

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2X6 DF#2 JOISTS @ 24" O.C.

FLOOR FRAMING NOTES:

2X12 DF#2 JOISTS @ 24" O.C.

6' 3 1/2"

12"

FOR PORCH: SEE PAGE

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2. SOLID BLOCKING REQ'D AT ALL BEARING POINTS OF

FLOOR, CEILING & ROOF SYSTEMS PER IRC SEC R502 &
R802; IBC SEC 2308.8.2 & 2308.10.6.
3. DBL. JOISTS AT ALL FLOOR OPENINGS.

12"

4. FLOOR JOIST SPANS DESIGNED ACCORDING TO IRC

TABLE R502.3.1 (1)
8' 0"

18' 1/2"

5' 11 1/2"

1
FLOOR 1 FRAMING
A6 PLAN
1/4" = 1'

5' 3 1/2"

4' 6 1/2"

2X10 DF#2 @ 24" O.C.

3-2X10 DF#2 SEE IRC TABLE 502.5(1)

6' 2"

11' 6"

11' 10 1/2"

5' 11 1/2"

2 FLOOR 2 FRAMING
A6 PLAN
1/4" = 1'

FLOOR FRAMING

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2X12 DF#2 RAFTERS @ 24" O.C.

ROOF NOTES:
1. PROVIDE APPROVED ANCHORAGE OF BEAMS OR
GIRDERS TO POSTS PER IRC SEC'S R407.3, R502.9 &
R802.11.

28' 0"

FUR OUT INNER

RAFTER TO ALIGN W/
OUTER RAFTER

2. SOLID BLOCKING REQ'D AT ALL BEARING POINTS OF

FLOOR, CEILING & ROOF SYSTEMS PER IRC SEC R502 &
R802; IBC SEC 2308.8.2 & 2308.10.6.
3. POSITIVE CONNECTION & TRANSFER OF LOAD FROM
ROOF SYSTEM TO LOAD SUPPORTING ELEMENTS REQ'D.

4X4 LOOKOUTS @ 42.5

DEGREE ANGLE TO
MATCH 11:12 ROOF PITCH

16' 0"

4. THIS STRUCTURE TO COMPLY WITH MIN. FASTENER

SCHEDULE, TABLES R602.3 (1) THRU (5).
5. ATTIC VENTILATION PER IRC SEC R806.
6. NUMBER OF JACK STUDS FOR ALL GIRDER & HEADER
SPANS PER IRC TABLE R502.5.

FUR OUT INNER RAFTER TO

ALIGN W/ OUTER RAFTER

12"

7. 2X BLOCKING B/T RAFTERS; 2X FRIEZE BLOCKS W/

SCREENED VENTS

24"

3 1/2" LVL TIMBERSTRAND BEAM

1 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

A7 1/4" = 1'

AIR
CONT. 3 1/2" X 14"
TIMBERSTRAND LVL
1" VENTILATION BAFFLE
R-40 INSUL. (FUR-OUT CEILING & USE HYBRID
RIGID POLYISO & LOOSE FILL SYSTEM TO
ACHIEVE DESIRED R-VALUES)

RAFTERS @ RIDGE
RAFTERS TO BE CUT TO
LENGTH IN PLACE, LAPPED &
NAILED TO EACH OTHER & TO
RIDGE BEAM

COMPOSITE SHINGLES
5# FELT UNDERLAY
5/8" CDX PLYWOOD
2X12 DF#2 RAFTERS @ 24"
O.C.

2X VENTED & SCREENED BLOCKING

AIR

2 RAFTER DETAIL
A7 1/2" = 1'

ROOF FRAMING

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9' 4"

FRONT PORCH*

6' 3 1/2"

6X6 BEAM

PORCH:
1. COMPOSITE ROOFING

2X6 DF#2 JOISTS @ 24"

O.C.

2. 15# FELT ROOF PAPER

13' 3"

3. 1x6 T&G SHEATHING

4. 4x4 DF#2 RAFTERS @ 24" O.C.

5' 8 1/2"

C
L

4X4 DF#2 RAFTERS @

24" O.C.

5/4 X
FASCIA

5. 2X6 FASCIA, OPT.

6. 2X4 DF#2 CEILING JOISTS &

6X6 BEAM

7. 1X3 T&G CEILING (OPT.)

A23 CLIP OR SIMILAR

8. 2X6 DF#2 PORCH JOISTS W/ HANGERS @ EACH END

6X6 P.T. OR CDR POST

CONT. TO POST BASE

2 PORCH ROOF
A8 1/4" = 1'

10. 6X6 P.T. OR CEDAR POSTS

2X DECK BOARDS O/ 2X6 DF#2JOISTS

16" O.C.; RIM JOIST ATTACHED TO 6X6
POSTS
4X10 ATTACHED 6X6 POSTS W/
1/2" DIA. (10") CARRIAGE BOLTS

5
A8

POST
BASE

STAIRS ADJ. TO GRADE

8X8 CONC. PIERS
O/ 16X16 FOOTINGS

< 30"

1 PORCH PLAN
A8 1/4" = 1'

9. 4X10 DF#2 BEAM

6' 10 1/2"

FROST

1. COMPOSITE OR CDR SHINGLE ROOFING

UNDISTURBED SOIL

3 PORCH SECTION
A8 1/4" = 1'

2' 7"

2' 5 1/2"

3 1/2"
3 1/2"

2. 15# FELT ROOF PAPER

5' 3 1/2"

5 1/2"

BACK STAIRS OVERHANG

3. 1X4 OR 1x6 T&G SHEATHING

4. 2X4 OR 2X6 DF#2 RAFTERS @ 16" OR 24" O.C.
5. OPT. FASCIA
6. 4X4 DF#2 BEAM

3 1/2"

EXTERIOR VIEW

7. 4X4 BRACKETS

INTERIOR VIEW

8. RAILINGS PER LOCAL CODE

2' 2 3/4"

4 RAILING DETAIL
A8 1/2" = 1'

RAILINGS
1. TYP. 36" IF HEIGHT OF PORCH DECKING IS > 30" FROM GRADE.
2. TYP. BALUSTER SPACING IS 3" TO 5" O.C.
3. CONSULT LOCAL CODE TO VERIFY THESE
RECOMMENDATIONS.

WATER TABLE & METAL FLASHING W/ DRIP

1' 6 1/4"

SIDING, FURRING & SHEATHING

4. CONSIDER BUILDING SITTING RAILS FOR PORCHES < 30"

FROM GRADE. 2X10 RAILING CAPS MAKE EXCELLENT SEATS!

2X6 DF#2 JOISTS ATTACHED TO

18 G. U-STYLE HANGERS;
2X DECKING

4X4 DF#2 BEAM

1' 2 3/4"
1/2-IN DIA. CARRIAGE BOLTS W/ WASHERS;
FASTENERS TO BE STAGGERED &
SPACED MIN. 2" FROM EDGES OF BOARDS

6 SIDE PORCH ROOF

A8 1" = 1'

2X6 PT LEDGER BOLTED TO RIM JOIST

THROUGH WATER TABLE & SHEATHING

5 LEDGER SECTION
A8 1/2" = 1'

PORCH

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*EARTHQUAKE AND HIGH WIND ZONES WILL

LIKELY HAVE SPECIFIC ENGINEERING REQ'S.
CHECK LOCAL CODE FOR REQ'D HARDWARE
CONNECTORS & BRACING.

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KITCHEN NOTES & SUGGESTIONS:

1. THE LG REFRIGERATOR
#LRBP1031W (CHECK BLOG TO READ
OUR REVIEW)

FRONT LIVING
ROOM WINDOW

2. DESIGNED W/ IKEA FAKTUM

CABINETS.

36"

3. IKEA ELDIG COOK TOP & RANGE

HOOD NOT SPECIFIED.
4. IKEA DATID OVEN & MICROWAVE.
2' 3 1/2"

1' 11 1/2"

1' 3 3/4"

2' 7 1/2"

1' 11 3/4"

10 1/4"

1' 11 1/2"

5. CABINETS CAN BE SITE-BUILT OR

FACTORY CONSTRUCTED W/
APPLIANCES FITTED ACCORDINGLY.
3' 11 1/4"

13' 0"

1 KITCHEN SECTION
A9 1/2" = 1'

3 KITCHEN ISLAND
A9 1/2" = 1'
BATH & WATER CLOSTE NOTES & SUGGESTIONS:
1. THE IKEA LILLANGEN VANITY & SINK
COMBINATION SHOWN IN WATER CLOSET
2. STANDARD SIZED TOILETS SHOWN IN WATER
CLOSET AND ENSUITE.
3. STANDARD 60" BATH TUB & SHOWER SHOWN.
4. HOT WATER HEATER MAY BE SET ON WATER
CLOSET WALL (ON-DEMAND) OR BENEATH STAIRS
(TANK HEATER) WITH ACCESS DOOR @ WATER
CLOSET WALL.

FUR OUT WALL TO INCREASE

HEADROOM, IF REQ'D.

3' 4"

7' 3"

2' 5"

4 WATER CLOSET
A9 1/2" = 1'

2 ENSUITE BATH
A9 1/2" = 1'

INTERIOR DETAILS

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4"

3' 8"

3' 2"

5' 0"

THIS SPACE FOR NOTES

13' 2"

1 STAIR PLAN
A10 1/2" = 1'

STAIR NOTES:
1. MIN. 34" WALL OR RAILINGS.
2. NEWEL POST OPT.

4' 4"
3' 1"

3. BOOK CASE OPT. BUT BE SURE TO ALLOW REQ'D

STAIR HEADROOM ACCORDING TO IRC 311.7.2 (TYP. 80")

1' 3"

11 1/
4"

NEWEL POST

3' 2"

8' 0"

8' 3/4"

14' 0"

8"

1' 0"

5' 11 1/4"

1' 0"

8'

10' 0"

NOTA BENE: CONFIRM ALL SHOWN STAIR DIMENSIONS AT SITE. THESE

MEASUREMENTS MAY NEED ADJUSTING FOR REAL WORLD CONDITIONS.

13' 2"

2 STAIR ELEVATION
A10 1/2" = 1'

STAIRS

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