Kozy Kabin Tiny House Plans

Kozy Kabin Tiny House Plans Purchase Agreement

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This design and plan is intended only for competent and knowledgeable builders. These plans assume general knowledge and skills, including
but not limited to roofing, electrical, plumbing, and framing. These plans have not been approved by an architect or an engineer. If you are not an
experienced builder, we recommend consulting with a licensed contractor prior to attempting to build a house from these plans. Contact your local
building code officials to ensure you comply with local codes.

Any person or entity (hereinafter, “Builder”) engaging in the construction of a tiny house using the design of Portland Alternative Dwellings, LLC
assumes the entire responsibility and liability for and agrees to hold Portland Alternative Dwellings, LLC harmless from any and all damage or
injury of any kind or nature whatsoever to all persons, whether employees of Builder or otherwise, and to all property (including loss of use of such
property) caused by, resulting from, arising out of, or occurring in connection with construction related to or based upon PAD’s construction design,
plan, instructions, or other communication.

In other words: YOU THE BUILDER ASSUME ALL RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY IN THE BUILDING OF A TINY HOUSE FROM THESE PLANS.

Plans
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tiny house per plan purchased, re-sale of more than one tiny house, the renting of two or more tiny houses per plan purchased, or the reselling of
plan materials in whole or in part.

Modification
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Governing Law
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Building Notes and Resources
Years ago, I was inspired by Jay Shafer’s first tiny house, “The Epu.” I
bought a set of plans, re-engineered and redesigned things, and I was
off and running! This plan package illustrates one way to frame the
Kozy Kabin Tiny House that I built atop a standard utility trailer.
Please remember that your house will be unique; it can’t be a cookie
cutter copy of the original or of anyone else’s awesome little house.
Our advice is to follow the plans as best you can, but be prepared to
modify things to fit you and your unique wants and needs.
The following are some specific recommendations and considerations
you should review before building.
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Trailer Selection
These plans are designed for a standard, tandem axle utility trailer that
was modified to accommodate a house. Over time these trailer modifi-
cations helped inspire Iron Eagle Trailers to produce a tiny house-specif-
ic trailer design called the “PAD Series.”
These plans show how I framed out my house; they illustrate how to
use a standard, tandem axle utility trailer, modified simply by removing
the wood deck and attaching angle iron to the sides. Why? Because
that’s what I knew at the time, and standard utility trailers are readily
available.
However, we should let you know that the PAD Series trailer would
accommodate more insulation than the plans illustrate, and if you want
to switch things up and use a PAD Series trailer, you should go for it!
Check out Iron Eagle’s trailers and add more insulation, even if you live
in the mild climate of the Pacific Northwest! Your cold feet will love you
in the winter!
Design Details
Closely review the specifications for the products you purchase for
building, and be flexible when differences arise. Different trailer
manufacturers use different wheel well designs, and may use different
dimensional metal. Window and door manufactures offer products that
may or may not have the same rough-openings as illustrated in these
plans. It’s important to order windows, skylights or the door before you
start framing!
There are many different types of kitchen sinks, heaters and toilets. Do
some research and make choices that fit your budget, wants and needs.
The Kozy Kabin Plans define the location of a cook stove and heater,
but you can (and should) alter these designs if you want to! Exercise
your creative genius and make the space your own. This is the advice
Jay gave me, and it was the best at unlocking my own special way of
doing things!
Electrical System
Your electrical system will be unique and
will be shaped by your individual wants and
needs. The original house was designed with a
240-watt solar electric system for my modest
electricity needs. Do a bit of research on
the demands associated with a refrigerator
(something I haven’t used in 12 years), lights,
gadgets and heaters. The Kozy Kabin plans do
not include a wiring diagram. Please work with
a trained professional on the electrical design
and installation. I ran a single circuit through
the house that connected to all my outlets and
lights. If you want to go solar, we recommend
Further Resources for Tiny House Design and Construction
Wholesale Solar in Mt Shasta, CA as a great Use these plans to guide your building and be prepared to flex them to fit your needs. You want
resource for tiny house solar electric systems. your tiny house to fit you perfectly like your favorite shoes or favorite song. So measure twice,
and do your homework! Here are some pieces of homework we recommend:
Construction and Materials
Our book Go House Go! provides recommendations for engineering a tiny house on wheels,
Different climate zones require alternative
as well as more information about bolting the house to the trailer, code restrictions, insurance
construction techniques. I used a rain screen
options, moisture control and ventilation, electrical, plumbing, gas and heating systems. This
wall placed on a house that might sit in the
information will save you time, money, headache and heartache.
Pacific Northwest. Your house should be
designed and built following the construction Visit us online at www.padtinyhouses.com for free resources or to learn more about our deep
techniques commonly used in your area. dive weekend workshops, where we help people who are new to construction make sense of
plans like these and what to do with them.
I used salvaged wood, cotton insulation,
water based stains and Marmoleum flooring. You can also find many more photos of the Kozy Kabin Tiny House, as well as several video tours
You may want to use alternative building that may answer little questions you develop along the way. Two of the best video tours are from
materials – different insulation, siding, roofing The National Building Museum and Fair Companies.com
or flooring. Modify the plans to accommodate Please contact us at info@padtinyhouses.com if you have questions about the information in
those materials. this plan package. We wish you the best in your tiny house journey and in all that you do!
Dream Big, Build Small, Be Safe,
Dee Williams, Joan Grimm and Billy Ulmer from PAD Tiny Houses

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Place bolts through angle iron and tension ties Angle Iron welded to trailer sides (left and Bolt holes along side rail to attach wood
in the corners. Create shear walls by running right). frame to the trailer.
plywood vertically (see Go House Go).

Tension tie mounted to the sill plate and Loft floor joists are 2x6 and are bolted to the Read John Truini’s How to Build a Shed for
through the trailer. wall studs. You could bring the kitchen ceiling an alternative way to build the overhanging
up a bit by using 4x4s mounted atop a ledger. rake and attach it in one piece to the house.

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In preparation for towing, the forward-facing window was removed and boarded up to prevent damage from rocks on the road.

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 Get inventive with placement for shelves, cabinets and kitchen appliances - make the Kozy Kabin your own!

Kitchen with mini fridge, propane cook top,

and counters made of salvaged maple
butcher block and metallic formica.

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The solar power system hides behind the Simple spaces require multipurpose designs: Simple bath nook: composting toilet, towel
reed panel underneath the closet. the wooden pegs above have hosted coats rack, and toiletry storage.
for guests, and Dee’s climbing equipment.

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 3'-6" 4' 4' 4'

8 1/4" 1'-2 1/4"

9" 2' 2' 2' 2' 2' 2' 9"

RAFTER
FLYING RAFTER

4'-3 1/2"
SKYLIGHT
OPENING
OUTRIGGERS

RIDGE BOARD

8'-7"
SKYLIGHT

4'-3 1/2"
OPENING

DBL TOP PLATE

ROOF
1 SCALE: 3/8" = 1'-0"
0 2' 4' 6'

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 = CRIPPEL STUD (not full height)
= FULL HEIGHT STUD
1'-2 1/4"
1'-2 1/4" 1'-2 1/2" 10 1/2"
2' 2' 2' 1'-5" 1'-10"

2 1/2"
1'-9 3/8" 1'-8 5/8" 1'-8 5/8" 1'-9 3/8"
7'-7"

7'-5"
7'

7'
2 1/2"
FIRST FLOOR FRAMING PLAN
1 SCALE: 3/8" = 1'-0" 0 2' 4' 6'

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 5'-9 1/2" 2'-2" 1'-8" 1'-9 1/2"

1'-8"
2'
BENCH CLOSET

COMPOSTING
TOILET

3'-4"
EDGE OF PORCH
LOFT ABOVE
5'

5'-4"

KITCHEN

4'-11" 6'-6"

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

1 SCALE: 3/8" = 1'-0" 0 2' 4' 6'

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 3'-6" 4' 4' 4'
9 3/4" 8 1/4" 1'-2 1/4" 9 3/4"
2' 2' 2' 2' 2' 2'
RIDGE BOARD
OUTRIGGERS
FLYING RAFTER

4x4 MITERED CORNER WRAP

DBL TOP PLATE
2' 2' 2'-1/2"
STUDS 2X6 CEDAR LOFT JOISTS
1'-10 1/2"
(hung from studs)

DBL 2X6 HEADER

SILL PLATE 4X4 POST

SOUTH ELEVATION
1 SCALE: 3/8" = 1'-0" 0 2' 4' 6'

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 15'-6"
4' 4' 4' 3'-6"
9 3/4" 1'-2 1/4" 8 1/4" 9 3/4"
2' 2' 2' 4' 2'

2'-1/2" 2' 2' 1'-10 1/2"

2'-10 1/2"
13'-6"

3'
NORTH ELEVATION
1 SCALE: 3/8" = 1'-0" 0 2' 4' 6'

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 6" 6"
7'-7"
RIDGE BOARD
OUTRIGGERS
FLYING RAFTER

4'-3/4"
1'-6"

1'-10"
WINDOW
DBL TOP PLATE OPENING

4x4 MITERED CORNER WRAP

4x4 POST
WINDOW WINDOW

2'-11 1/4"

13'-6"
2'-2"
OPENING OPENING
DOOR

7'-4 1/2"
1'-10 5/16"
OPENING

6'

SILL PLATE
2X6 FILLER

EAST ELEVATION
1 SCALE: 3/8" = 1'-0"
0 2' 4' 6'

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 6" 6"
7'-7"

RIDGE BOARD
OUTRIGGERS
FLYING RAFTER 1'-6"

4'-3/4"
BLOCKING FOR WINDOW
WINDOW
OPENING

DBL TOP PLATE

1'-7 1/8"
4x4 POST

13'-6"
BLOCKING FOR HEATER VENT

7'-4 1/2"
SILL PLATE
2X6 FILLER

WEST ELEVATION
1 SCALE: 3/8" = 1'-0"
0 2' 4' 6'

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 WALL TO TRAILER DETAIL
1
STUD

INSULATION BETWEEN JOISTS

RIGID FOAM INSULATION

HTT TENSION TIE
3/8" PLYWOOD SHEATHING
2X4 SILL PLATE
ROOF STRUCTURE
3/4" PLYWOOD DECK
2
2x6 FILLER

1/2" OVERHANG
LAG BOLT 3/8" ROOF SHEATHING

SCREW
SIDE RAIL & ANGLE IRON
3/8" PLYWOOD SHEATHING
RIB
METAL FLASHING DRIP EDGE
END RAFTER
1X2 TRIM
CLEAT
1x6 FASCIA

DOUBLE TOP PLATE FLYING RAFTER

3/8" PLYWOOD SOFIT

STUD
3/8" SHEATHING

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 3/4" T&G LOFT FLOOR GABLE WALL
2-1/2"x2-1/2" CLEAT
1"

STUD
BRACKET
3/4" T&G PORCH CEILING BRACKET
1/4" ABOVE BOTTOM OF 4X4
3/8" SHEATHING
4X4 POST

PORCH CEILING SECTION

1
1" OFF SET 1" OFF SET
1" 1"
1" 1"

4X4 POST 4X4 POST

MITERED PORCH WRAP

2
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3-D FRAMING MODEL: REAR (HITCH SIDE) OF HOUSE FROM LEFT

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15'-6"
4' 4' 4' 3'-6"
9 3/4" 1'-2 1/4" 8 1/4" 9 3/4"
 3-D FRAMING MODEL: REAR (HITCH SIDE) OF HOUSE FROM RIGHT

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3'-6" 4' 4' 4'

9 3/4" 8 1/4" 1'-2 1/4" 9 3/4"
2' 2' 2' 2' 2' 2'
RIDGE BOARD
 3-D FRAMING MODEL: FRONT OF HOUSE FROM LEFT

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 3-D FRAMING MODEL: FRONT OF HOUSE FROM RIGHT

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 Framing Material List
ITEM NO. QTY DISCRIPTION LENGTH
1 5 2X3" (Cut down fron 2x6) - Floor joists 13'-8"
2 2 2x6 - Front sub floor edge support 3'-5"
3 2 2x6 - Rear sub floor edge support 6'-2"
4 2 2x4 front sill plate 2'-5"
5 2 2x4 side sill plate (front) 1'
6 2 2x4 side sill plate (rear) 5'-10"
7 1 2x4 rear sill plate 7'-1 3/4"
8 4 2x8 DBL Header over wheel 5'-5"
9 2 4x4 posts at edge of outdoor post 6'-11 1/4"
10 19 2x4 wall studs 6'-9 3/4"
11 6 2x4 wall studs (for front wall) 5'-10 1/2"
12 4 2x4 cripple studs (under window sill) 2'-8 1/4"
13 6 2x4 wall studs (over wheel header) 5'-11 1/2"
14 8 2x4 window sills and head blocking for main floor windows 1'-10 5/16"
15 1 2x4 blocking for heat vent 1'-7 1/8"
16 4 2x4 trimmer stud under wheel header 0'-4 3/4"
17 2 4x4 porch/loft side framing 1'-8 1/2"
18 1 4x4 front top porch/loft framing 7'
19 4 2x6 loft joists 7'-5 1/4"
20 4 outer rake wall studd 2'-4 1/2"
21 4 inner rake wall studd 3'-1"
22 4 2x4 window sills and head blocking for loft and upper window 1'-6"
23 2 2x4 DBL top plate (back wall) 7'
24 4 2x4 DBL top plate (side walls) 14'
25 1 ridge board 15'-6"
26 22 roof rafters 5'-11 1/2"
27 4 skylight top and botom blocking 2'-10 1/2"
28 12 2x4 roof outriggers 2'-10 1/2"

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