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Casa 2020
Building plans for the new 2020 casitas
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About
Thanks for volunteering to serve in Mexico with TKA. Building homes is a transformational event for every family we serve and we’re very thankful that you have
decided to serve alongside us.
Our hope is the transformation will not only be economic and social but also spiritual. Spiritual transformation starts with intentionally making time to listen and interact with
the people of Tecate. When we do, we’ll all be continuously amazed by the results.
The families are not the only ones who will be transformed. Our students (and you) will be changed by this trip. Take time to interact with our students and one another as well.
God always creates special moments - be looking for them.
Our goal was to make these plans as simple as possible to free-up time for those meaningful interactions.
This document contains the plans for building the 2020 Casitas. For “how to instructions” see the “Casitas 2020 – How to Instruction Guide”.
For any suggestions or corrections please send an email to
Larry Ells ([email protected]) &
Rich Ghiossi ([email protected])
Rich Ghiossi and Larry Ells have developed these plans for TKA’s use
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Table of Contents
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• Introduction• About
• Guideline and tips
• 4-Day build plan overview
• Work plan summary
• Detailed building plans
• Appendix
• Material list
• Nails
• 2-Day build plan overview
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Casa 2019: Guides and Tips “How to build your casa without going crazy”
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Our goal with this guide is to make it as simple and as easy as possible to build this new Casa. We’ve taken a very basic step-by-step approach to keep the average group from
becoming overwhelmed with the task at hand. Most groups that build are just like yours, high on excitement and somewhat lower on construction experience. And that’s perfect,
these plans have been designed for you! They will help you finish your casa and have time to fellowship with the family and your students. As simple as the plans are, we highly
recommend that you study them before going to Mexico with your students. It’s better to be familiar with the plans and processes than to be learning in real-time. To help you better understand the plans be sure to check-out the pictures and videos of houses being build in previous years (available at www.tka.org/tecate20XX – XX=current year ). A picture is worth a 1000 words. Another helpful tip is to learn a few basic Spanish phrases. The words below
will get you started.
Helpful Spanish words
Hammer; “Martillo” (mar-TEE-yo) My name is _______: “Me llamo _______” (May-YAH-mo )
Nails: “Clavos” (KLAH-bos) Nice to meet you: “Mucho gusto” (moo-choh-goo-stow)
Door: “Puerta” (p’ware-tah) I don’t speak Spanish: “No hablo español” (No AH-blow )
Window: “Ventana” (Bain-tah-nah) What’s your name? : “Como se llama?” (ko-mo-say yah-mah)
Help! “Ayu’deme” (ah-you-da-may) Where’s the 1st Aid Kit? “ Donde’ esta el botiquin” (botee-keen)
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4-Day Build Plan Overview
• Day One: 1. Meet the family you’re building for and pray together with everyone
2. Organize your materials and set up a safe jobsite for the next our days
3. Frame and install walls 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. Paint the exterior siding and the trim pieces (siding can be painted before or after it is installed)
• Day Two:1. Finish building all walls
2. Frame roof: Ridge, Rafters, Blocking, fascia and sheeting
3. Install rough electrical : Electrical boxes, and wiring
4. Begin Sheetrocking
5. Install windows
6. Start external trim
• Day Three: 1. Finish Sheetrock installation
2. Finish roof: Felt (black paper), sheet metal drip and shingles.
3. Close in the gable-ends of the house (the triangular panels on the front and rear walls)
4. Start internal trim
5. Mud and tape the sheetrock
• Day Four: 1. Finish taping and mudding sheetrock
2. Install front door and lockset
3. Touch-up external painting
4. Electrical trim out (switches, outlets, light fixtures and cover plates)
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The plan below provides a general outline of the tasks to be completed each day. This is only a guideline. Each site will work at different paces on different days. To be most effective, It’s important to keep everyone working (most of the time), which will require different groups working on different tasks simultaneously.
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Work plan summary 1of 3
1. ORGANIZE THE MATERIALS: (Everyone) When you get to your site, the lumber and materials are usually stacked on the cement slab. You need to clear the slab because that’s where you’ll be laying out and building the walls. This is a good job for everyone! Sort the materials by dimension and also by length (i.e., stack the 2x4 studs(8’) in a pile, and the 2x4x20 in a separate pile, siding, sheetrock, etc.). Be sure to keep the siding accessible – it will be used early on day one.
2. LOCATE THE NAILS/HARDWARE: (1 Person) Have someone talk to the Mexican family and find out where the nails are and the hardware box. Refer to hardware list for specifics.
3. SET UP SHOP: (2-3 People) Put the generator in a safe location from which 3 cords can be run to any spot in the project (typically it is near the chop saw stand).
4. PAINT THE EXTERIOR WALL PANELS: (3-6 People) Have the paint crew start painting the 4’x8’ siding. Once the siding is finished, start painting the external trim (1”x4” wood)
5. CUT THE STUDS: (2-3 people) Have the cutting crew start cutting 2x4’s to length (92 ½”) using 8’ 2X4’s (you’ll need about 50). Check the measurements of the studs. Some maybe are precut to this length. Save the 20’ and 16’ 2x4 for the top plates and sill plates.
6. LAYOUT THE WALLS AND FRAME: (Layout 1-2 People, Framing 8-12) Start with a couple of student who will serve as your layout group for the first 3-4 walls. Once the layout of the first wall is complete use most of the team (10-14 students) to build the wall, install siding and raise the wall.
7. CUT THE RAFTERS: (2-3 People) As soon as all the studs are cut, have the crew start cutting the rafters (you’ll need 26 total). Use the 10’ long 2x4. DON’T CUT THE 16’ or 20’ 2X4’s FOR RAFTERS. You’ll need these for the top plate, and fascia.
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8. BUILD RIDGE POSTS AND RIDGE BEAM: (2 people) Have a crew cut and assemble ridge posts as per plans. Locate the 2x8x22’ (or the two 2x8, one 10’ or one 12’) the ridge beam.
9. RIDGE/RAFTER/BLOCK/FASCIA INSTALLATION: A substantial sized group can be installing rafters and the blocks between them. AFTER the blocks, install the 2x4 fascia.
10. OSB ROOF DECK INSTALLATION: (A crew of 4-6) Crew should be wearing shoes that aren’t too slippery.
11. ROOFING INSTALLATION: (6-8 People) Roofing install starts with the felt paper stapled in place…Don’t install this if you aren’t going to install shingles on the same day (wind over night may rip the sheeting off the roof)…Many a roofing crew has come back in the morning expecting to shingle over their previously installed felt paper, only to find the felt paper littering the hillside. If there is any rain or dew on the felt paper, it’s very, very slippery…
12. ROOF/GABLE OSB CUTTING: Have a crew of 2 ready to hand out OSB to your roofing crew. Cut as much as you can on the ground.
13. ELECTRICAL BOX AND ROUGH WIRING INSTALLATION: (3-4 People) This is a job to delegate to some go-getters. Have them locate all the electrical parts and install the outlet boxes as per electrical plans. You can have a secondary crew drill the holes for the wiring through the framing.
14. CUT OUT SIDING FOR WINDOWS AND INSTALL WINDOWS: Drill a pilot hole each corner of the window openings, and then connect the dots with a Sawzall! Have 2 or 3 people work together on this. The windows are installed on top of the plywood with 8d nails or screws through the flange… use caulking under the flange. Have somebody on the team on the opposite side of the wall for safety.
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15. TRIM INSTALLATION: (2-4 people) The 1x4 trim (now painted) can be installed in the following order: Trim out the windows, put the horizontal trim on the 16’ long walls below the triangle plywood to cover the seam, install the vertical trim on the siding seams and the corners as per plan. (Leave the door trim for the door installation crew)
16. SHEETROCK INSTALLATION: (6-8 People): Don’t start until the wiring is run to the boxes! Sheet rock installation starts with the bedroom ceilings and works down the walls and out to the main room. Tape and mud the sheetrock as soon as the bedrooms are complete with sheetrock and metal corners.
17. WINDOW TRIM (INSIDE): (2-3 People); Cut and install the casing and trim aound the windows.
18. CRIPPLE STUDS/OSB INSTALL FOR GABLE ENDS OF HOUSE: (2 People) Angle-cut 2x4 for backing the OSB triangles on the 16’ long walls at the top.
19. ELECTRICAL TRIMOUT: (2-4 People) After the sheetrock is taped and mudded, install the light fixtures, light switches, outlets, circuit breaker box (if supplied) and install all the light bulbs and cover plates.
20. FRONT DOOR INSTALLATION: (2-3 people) After the sheetrock is 90% complete, install front door as per door installation guide. Install and test the lockset and give the keys to the site leader.
21. PAINT TOUCH-UPS: (2-3 PEOPLE)This is a good job for a couple of people that are getting a little burned out…it’s not hard and involved. The fascia should be painted on the outside and bottom edge. And the nails on the trim can be painted over. It’s a good idea to paint over exposed knots in the siding and on any unpainted cut ends of the trim.
22. JOBSITE CLEANUP: (1-3 People) This is a very overlooked and very necessary job. This can be done at all times especially toward the end of the workday. It allows others to work more safely and efficiently.
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Detailed Building Plans
Details Page
❑ Floor Plan 10
❑ Walls 1 & 2 framing 11
❑ U-Channel Construction 12
❑ Walls 1 & 2 with Channels 13
❑ Walls 1 & 2 Siding 14
❑ Wall 3 Framing & Siding 15-16
❑ Wall 4 Framing & Siding 17-18
❑ Wall 5 Framing 19
❑ Wall 6 Framing 20
❑ Top Plate Installation 21
❑ Ridge Post and Ridge Beam 22
❑ Ridge Beam bracket ass. 23
❑ Ridge Post Installation 24
Details Page
❑ Ridge Beam Installation 25
❑ Roof Rafter and Ceiling Joist 26
❑ Roof Blocking and Fascia 27-31
❑ Gable Installation 32-33
❑ Window Installation 34
❑ External Trim 35
❑ Roof Sheeting and Drip 36-38
❑ Roof Shingles 39
❑ Rough Electrical 40-41
❑ Sheetrock layout 42-45
❑ Finish Electrical 46-48
❑ Window & Door Trim (int) 49-50
❑ Door Installation 51-52
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Top Plate
Door
Window
Window
Window
Opening
Opening
Notes:1. You’re free to move the windows or external door locations, but you will need to make those plan changes on
site. Changing the plans is not recommended, they will have a negative impact on our overall program.2. Measure the slab to ensure its 20’x16’. If it is NOT, you will need to make adjustments, but please do not
make any other changes.
Floor Plan20’
15’ 5”8’ 1”
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16’
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Walls 1&2
Siding side
Sheetrock side (inside) Notes:1. Use 13 studs (per wall) 92 ½” and top and bottom plates
(4 total – 2ea/wall) to exactly 20’2. Drill holes in the bottom plate for foundation bolts 3. Layout studs on 24” centers4. Create California corner on each end. Make sure the flat
side of the California corner is on the inside (sheetrock side).
5. Nail top and bottom plates to studs using 16d nails
Top Plate
California Corners
California Corners
Bottom PlateCalifornia Corners
92 ½”
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Sheetrock side
“A” is for view reference only
California corner (example)
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U–Channels (4 X)
Notes:1. Construct “4” U-Channels (one for each of walls 1,2,3 & 5) 2. Use 3 studs 92 ½” for each channel 3. Carefully align studs (stud bottoms should be all flush with one another)4. Nail sides with 16d nails
Side View
Bottom of studs are all flush
Nails
Nails
.
.
.
.
92 ½”
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Walls 1&2 with Channel
Notes:1. Install pre-constructed U-channel into walls 1 & 2 as
shown2. Make sure the channel’s flat side is on the sheetrock
side (inside) of the wall
Top Plate
AA
AA
92 ½”
99”
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99”
Sheetrock side
“A” is for view reference only
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Walls 1&2 with Siding
Notes:1. Square wall before nailing siding2. Nail siding with overhang on bottom of the wall, aligning the top of the sheet with the top of
the top plate. Nail on 8 to 12” centers3. Starting at one end add one sheet at a time4. If ‘tongue and grove’ siding, ensure that the ‘tongue and grove’ overlap 5. Nail siding with 8d nails on 8-10” centers
92 ½”
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Wall 3
Notes:1. Measure slab first, then cut 2, 16’ 2x4. The length should be ~185” (15’ 5”) for top and bottom plates 2. Drill holes for foundation bolts (‘hold downs’)3. Layout the wall starting from the center of wall (92 ½” for either wall end)4. Center the pre-built U-Channel on the wall’s center line5. Build the rest of the wall using 8 full length studs and frame the windows opening using the material from
the cut list
Center line
U-Channel
Top Plate
Cut list:(check window/s dimensions before cutting) Opening is designed to be ½” larger than window on all sides
4ea: 36 ½” 2ea: 42 ¾”2ea: 10 ¼”
92 ½”
10 ¼”
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Wall 3
Center lineTop Plate
U-Channel
Nail sheets 2” from the edge along the center line
Notes:1. Square wall before nailing siding2. Nail 2 siding sheet to the center of the wall (grey area above) 3. Make sure the siding overhangs on bottom of the wall, aligning the top of the
sheet with the top of the top plate. 4. Nail siding sheeting on 8” to 12” centers5. Wait to install the remaining siding until later. This will allow more points of
entry into the building
92 ½”
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If you are using the optional metal ridge post plate don’t nail the siding in this areas yet.
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Wall 4
Notes:1. Cut 2, 16’ 2x4 to 185” (15’ 5”) for top and bottom plates2. Drill holes in the bottom plat for the foundation bolts (‘hold downs’)3. Start layout from center of wall (92 ½” for either side)4. Build the wall using 9 full length studs and frame the window and door opening using the
material from the cut list5. Door opening. Cut out bottom plate after wall is in place and secure to foundation
Top Plate
40 ¾”
36 ¼”
80 ½”
10 ½”
Cut list:(check window and door dimensions before cutting)
2ea: 80 ½”1ea: 39 ¼”1ea: 10 ½”1ea: 10 ¼”1ea: 42 ¾”2ea: 36 ½”
Door
Window
92 ½”
10 ¼”
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Wall 4
Siding sheets
40 ¾”Nail sheets 2” from the edge along the center line
Notes:1. Square wall before nailing siding2. Make sure the siding overhangs on bottom of the wall, aligning the top of
the sheet with the top of the top plate Nail 2 siding sheet to the center of the wall (grey area above)
3. Nail siding sheeting on 8” centers4. Wait to install the remaining siding until later. This will allow more points of
entry into the building
92 ½”
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See Note on page 16
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Wall 5
Notes:1. Cut 2, 16’ 2x4 to 185” (15’ 5”) for top and bottom plates2. Start by placing the pre-built U-Channel in the center of the wall (flat part of “U” should face wall 3)3. Place all the full length studs (10 total) and nail (studs and channel)4. Frame out door openings using the material from the cut list. 5. After wall is in place, secure (nail) to walls 1&2, then secure to foundation with concrete nails provided.6. Cut out the bottom plate of the door openings after wall is in place and secure
U-Channel Centered on Wall
Door Opening
Door Opening
Cut list: (check window and door dimensions before cutting)
4ea: 80 ¾”2ea: 35”2ea: 10 ¼”
92 ½”
10 ¼” 10 ¼”
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~ 92 ½”
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Wall 6
Notes:1. Measure distance between walls 3 & 5. If not 97”, adjust as necessary2. Start layout from one end3. Layout studs on 24” centers (except for the far right) Install two studs on the
right end 4. Then secure to foundation with concrete nails provided.
92 ½”
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Wall 3Side
Wall 5Side
Double stud
Double stud
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Top Plates
Notes:1. Make sure walls are square, straight and plumb before nailing2. Install 2nd top plates in order (as shown above) starting with “1” through “7, then add others. 3. Use a 20’ 2x4 for top plate number “1”. 4. Note top plate number “1” it is not supported over the living room area
Cut list:(check dimension on building before cutting)
Wall
Second Top Plate
6ea: 94 ¼”2ea: 97”2ea: 130 ½”
20’
132 ½” ”
97”
94 ¼”
94 ¼”
3
1
2 4
5
6
7
Wall Top Plate
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Wall 4
Wall 3 Wall 5
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Ridge Post
Notes:1. Ridge beam is 22’ long. It’s cut from the 24’x 2”x 8” beam. 2. If you don’t have a 22’ or 24’ beam, see the appendix for how to use a 8’ and 12’ spliced together
Bottom of 2x4’s are all flush
Make 3 ridge post sets
Side are aligned (Flush with one another)
Ridge Post Construction
Ridge Beam
Notes:1. Cut 3 – 2x4’s to the dimensions above (make 3 sets)2. Sandwich and carefully align three 2x4’s3. Optional: Add 6’ metal plate (picture on left) to one side of post on two post only (the middle post can
not use the plate)4. Optional: Hurricane bracket at top of tops (pictured on right)
Add plate to 2 of 3 post (optional)
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2”x 8” x 22’
New
16 ½”
18 ½”
Optional BracketOn top of Post
23
Ridge Beam Brackets
Notes:1. Mark bracket locations on ridge beam, positions A-K 2. Dimension from the end of the beam to location A is 12 ¾” end to center (A). It’s the same
dimension for K to the end of the beam (12 ¾”). 3. Note the distance between A & B and J & K are 23 ¼” which is different that the dimensions of
(B-J) which are 24”, center to center.4. Double check all measurement before installing bracket 5. Install brackets on both sides of ridge beam in locations A- K (22 brackets – 11 on each side)
2”x 8” x 22’
24”24”24”24” 24” 24” 24” 24”12¾” 23¼” 12¾”23¼”
CB D E F G H I J KA
Center Line
Center Line
Bracket (22) Brackets Installed
New
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Ridge Post Installation “Top down view”
Notes:1. Install the 3 Ridge Post on top of the 2nd / middle top plate
1. Position Ridge Post 1 (4 ½”side) flush with outside edge of the top plate and in the middle of wall 32. Position Ridge Post 3 (4 ½”side) flush with outside edge of the top plate and in the middle of wall 43. Position Ridge Post 2 directly above wall 5. Center the post 2 by running a line between post 1 & 3
2. Make sure Ridge Posts are plumb before securing3. Toenail and/or use right angle metal brackets to secure Ridge Posts to top plate
321
Wall 4Wall 3
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Ridge Post (optional) flat plate is installed on the outside and under siding (both ends 1 & 3)
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Ridge Beam installation“Top down view”
Notes:1. Rest the ridge beam on top of the ridge post and then adjust into to position. Starting at one end,
make sure the first post is plumb and the beam is positioned exactly 12” from the outer edge of the post to the end of the beam and then tack beam to the post.
2. Repeat the process on the 3rd post (beam over hang should be also 12”). 3. Move to the center post once the beam is tacked to the 1st & 3rd posts. Repeat the process, making
sure the first post and third posts are plumb and then tack beam to 2nd post. 4. Finally beam secure with screws or nails
12”12”
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New
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Notes:1. Cut 8 blocks to support the Wall 3 & 4
gable siding2. You will use these on page 32
Roof Rafters & Ceiling Joists
Wall 3 & 4 gable supports
Notes:1. Cut 26 Roof rafter from 10’ 2 X 4” with 12* angle on one end2. Make sure all roof rafters are the same length3. Cut 7 ceiling Joist from 16’ 2X4’s to exactly 16’ (or to the measured width between walls 1 & 2).
4x - Short Block
4x – Long Block
3 ½”
10’
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Roof Rafter and Ceiling Joist Installation - Step 1a“Side view – as looking at wall 1 from the outside of house”
Notes:1. Before installing, mark both top plates on walls 1&2. Also mark the ridge beam if you haven’t already.2. Install rafter A (front side), then the opposite side rafter A back side) - (This process of installing front and
then back roof joist should be followed when installing all roof rafters).3. After installing roof rafters A, install ceiling joist A. You will repeat this pattern of installing roof rafters
followed by ceiling joists for locations B, C, D and E.4. Notice all the ceiling joists should be nailed to the side of roof rafters except for ceiling joist A (which is offset
by 3 ½” between the rafter and joist). To make nailing ceiling joist A easier, install a 2x4 on top of the top plate and nail the ceiling joist A to it.
5. All roof rafters will be installed using a metal bracket. See diagram on page 29 for specific bracket details.
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2nd Top PlateCeiling Joist
CB D
C
E
2’24”23 ¼” 24” 24” 24” 24” 24” 24” 24” 23 ¼”
Top part of Wall 1
Ridge BeamAll Dimension are Center to Center
Roof Rafters
A
Add 2x4 (easier to nail Joist)
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Roof Rafter and Ceiling Joist Installation - Step 1b“Side view – as looking at wall 1 from the outside of house”
Notes:1. Once you have installed rafters A-E and their corresponding ceiling joists, then install the remaining roof
rafters and celling joists. 2. Start by installing rafters F, using the same process used on rafters and ceiling joist A-E
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Ceiling Joist
CB D
C
E F G H I J
2’24”23 ½” 24” 24” 24” 24” 24” 24” 24” 23 ½”23 ¼” 23 ¼”
Top part of Wall 1
K
Roof Rafters
A
Ridge BeamAll Dimension are Center to Center
New
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Roof rafter and ceiling joist InstallationBracket details
Roof Rafters Brackets
Joist location - right side (example)
Notes:1. Install bracket on all rafters / joist combinations A-J2. Mount brackets on inside of wall / building
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Roof fascia and outer roof rafters Installation
Notes:1. Install Roof rafter fascia, A-D 2. Then install rafters, 1-4
Wal
l 4
Wall 1
Wal
l 3
132”
132”
1
2
3
4
A B
C D
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Roof Blocking Installation
Notes:1. Blocks can be installed
on each side independently
20 Blocks from 2x4’s - 4ea: 21 3/4” (A’s)- 16ea: 22 1/2“ (B’s)
Wall 1
Wal
l 4
Wal
l 3
132”132”
1’ ¾”1’ ¾”
BA A
A A
B B BB B B B
B B B BB B B B
Cut list:(check dimension between rafters before cutting blocks)
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Gable Siding
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Notes:1. Cut 2ea (right sides for each end of building)2. Cut both from one sheet of roofing material (OSB material)3. When cutting make sure the smooth side of the OSB is up (the smooth side faces out)
Gable Left side
Gable right side
Notes:1. Cut 2ea (Left sides for each end of building)2. Cut both from one sheet of roofing (OSB material) or you can also use the siding material (but
this will be more difficult to cut if you want the grooves to line-up)3. When cutting make sure the smooth side of the OSB is up (the smooth side faces out)
4”
7’ 11”
24 3/8”
4”24 3/8”
7’ 11”
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Smooth Side
Smooth Side
Gable Construction
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Notes:1. First Install the gable blocking (short and long) in 8 locations. 2 sets (short
and long) on left and right sides of wall 3 and 4.2. Nail roof sheeting using 8d nails
1. Top along the ridge rafter2. Bottom to the top plate3. To the short and long blocking
3. Install the smooth side of the OSB facing out
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2 X 8
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Window Installation
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External Siding
Window
Window DrainsHoles
1. Drill holes in the window frame as shown below (2 holes on the both sides of window) at positions “A”
2. Place the window into the opening making sure it fit easily (there should be about a ¼” gap around the window, which is typical).
3. Also make sure the window is right side-up (drain holes are on the bottom side and on the outside of the window) and that the outside face on the window frame is flush with external side of the siding.
4. Use screws to attached the window to the wall in 4 places (“A”) making sure the window is square and plumb. Do not over tighten the screws. This could pull the window out of plumb and break the window.
A
A A
A
A
Window Hole Detail
Drill through the side of the window frame in 4
locations
Notes:
A B
External Siding
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External Window Trim
Notes:1. Measure length A & B.
Measurements should be about ½” less than the height of the window frame. This allows for the trim to cover the gap between the window and the siding.
2. Using rough cut trim material (1”X4”) cut left and right trim to dimensions A & B.
Notes:1. Caulk the back side of the trim
with a bead along all the edges 2. Install left and right side trim
pieces using 8d nails making sure the trim is covering the window frame by at least ¼” on both sides.
3. Measure C and D dimensions.4. Using rough cut trim material
(1’X4”) cut top trim to dimension C Plus (+) 4”
Notes:1. Center and install top and
bottom trim using 8d nails2. Caulk the back side of the
trim with a bead along all the edges
3. Make sure caulk fills the slots in the siding above the trim (see points A above)
4. Run a bead of caulk between the edge of the window and trim
C
D
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Window
Point A
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Roof Sheeting Layout
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Wall 2
Wall 1
Wall 3
Notes:1. Start with Row 1 on one side of building, positioning and nailing all three sheets2. Install row 2 and then row 3 all on the same side 3. Move to the opposite side installing Row 1, then row 2 and 3.4. Nail using 8d nails, 8” centers5. If you have a gap along the ridge beam, either cut filler strips or double paper the ridge area.
Cut List:4ea: 4’ x 7’ 4ea: 4’ x 3’ (cut 2 per sheet)2ea: 2’ x 8’ 4ea; 2’ x 7’
6ea: 4’ x 8’ (no cutting required)
cut from 3 sheets}
Ridge Beam
Row 1
Row 1
Row 2
Row 3
Row 3
Row 2
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Roofing Paper
Row 1
Row 2
Notes:1. After all the roof material (OSB) is nailed the next step is to cover both sides with roofing felt (black paper).2. Start by rolling out and tacking the paper across the bottom of the roof (row 1).3. Progress by adding paper one row at a time until the one side is completely covered. Remember to overlap
by at least 30% as you add rows. Typically the paper has a line to help gauge overlap4. Complete the second side, starting at the bottom and moving up the roof as you did on the first side.5. At the ridge, overlap the paper from one to the opposite side
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Roofing Drip Edge
Notes:1. After all the roof is complete covered with felt the next step is to add the drip edge around all
the roof edges. 2. Nail the drip edge using 8d nails staring near the end and then every 24’ to 30” 3. When adding additional piece, overlap the drip edges by at least 6” 4. Note: Once you have installed felt and drip on one side of the roof you can start shingling that
side.
Row 2
Paper
fascia
Small Gap
Drip Edge Detail
Drip Edge
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Roofing Shingles
Notes:1. On the row first only, apply two shingle layers. First lay the shingles upside down as shown above. Once
completed then install the second layer right side up . 2. When starting additional rows, offset the start so that the joints in the singles don’t line-up. 3. Continue this process across and up until each side of the roof is completely covered. 4. On the top, cut shingles into three piece and apply to as shown in diagram above. Before using cutting full
shingles,, use the partial sheets that were cut-off the sides. Save the full shingles.
Row 2
Shingle Detail
First row upside down Right side up covering first row
Ridge Beam
Shingles Right side up
Bottom Row
Ridge Cap Detail
Cut line
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Notes:1. Mount electrical breaker box and receptacle (plug) boxes. Layout /mark path of wires2. Drill holes ( ¾”) in studs and rafters as needed (place hole in middle of the studs) 3. Run wire between receptacle (plug) boxes4. Strip wires ( ½”) and bend into box. Plugs can be wired once sheetrock is installed
Wall 2
Wall 1
Wall 4Wall 3
Power In Breaker Box
Rough Electrical - Plug CircuitWires in diagram represent functional connections not
actual wire routing
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Porch Light
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Rough Electrical - Lighting Circuit
Notes:1. Mount electrical boxes (lights and switches). Layout /mark path for wires.2. Drill holes ( ¾”) in studs and rafters as needed (place hole in middle of the studs) 3. Run wire to lights and switches4. Strip wires ( ½”) and bend into box. Installed the lights and switches once the sheetrock installed
Wall 2
Wall 1
Wall 4Wall 3
Light Switch
Power In Breaker Box
Light
Light
Light
Run wire across tops plates
48”
48”
Wires in diagram represent functional connections not
actual wire routing
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Power leg
Switch leg
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Sheetrock Step 1 - Ceilings in Bedrooms
Notes:1. Install full sheets first - (1) in each bedroom2. Cut out area for electrical box (light) – on the 44’’x96’’ sheet3. Screw sheet to ceiling joists on ~ 8” centers.
Wall 2
Wall 1
Wall 4Wall 3
Full Sheet
Partial Sheet
44” X 96”
44” X 96”
Electrical box
Electric Box
Electric Box48” X 96”
48” X 96”
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2 sheet44” X 48”
Cut list:(check dimensions before cutting sheetrock)
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Sheetrock Step 2 – Walls
Wall 2
Wall 1
Sheetrock Orientation:
H = Horizontal
Wall 4Wall 3H
H H
HH
H
1
2
7
4
5
9
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Wall 5
H
6
New
Measure first:Cut to 4’ x ~89”
Measure first:Cut to 4’ x ~89”
3 8
Notes:1. Install bedroom ceiling sheetrock before hanging any bedroom wall sheetrock2. Raise sheetrock off cement floor by ~1/2” off the slab (using shim)3. Nail sheet on 8” to 12” centers along top & bottom and along all studs4. Start with installing 4 sheets in position 1 & 2. All other sheets (positions 3 – 9) can be installed
without any cuts (use full sheets)
Cut around openings after installing
Cut around openings after installing
Sheetrock ledger:
Sheetrock cut areas
Sheetrock to be installed in this step
Wall 4Wall 3
H
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Sheetrock Step 3 – Partial sheets (walls)
Notes:1. Recommend to install in order. Starting with 10 progress through 14
Wall 2
Wall 1
Sheetrock Orientation:
H = Horizontal
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Wall 6
Wall 5
Rough Cut to 5’
Measure first:Cut to 4’ x ~56”
Cut around door and window opening after installing.
H
11
H
10
H 14
H
Cut around openings after installing
Measure first:Cut to 4’ x ~62 ½”
New
Rough Cut to 5’
Cut around openings after installing
Sheetrock ledger:
Sheetrock install Previously
Sheetrock cut areas
Sheetrock to be installed in this step
13
12
Wall 4Wall 3
H
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Sheetrock Step 4 – Partial sheets(walls)
Notes:1. Cut and install remaining sheet
Wall 2
Wall 1
Sheetrock Orientation:
H = Horizontal
Note A: Install sheetrock on either side of wall 6 after all the other sheetrock in the bedroom has been installed
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Wall 6
Wall 5
New
Measure first:Cut to size Install horizontality
Sheetrock ledger:
Sheetrock install Previously
Sheetrock to be installed in this step
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Electrical (Breaker) Box
Power In(Power Leg)
Black White
House Circuits
Lights - white
Plugs - white
Plugs - black
Lights - black
Notes:1. Connect the black wire from power leg
to the input side (top) of the each breaker.
2. Connect the white wire from the power leg to the to the common plate as shown
3. Connect the black wire of the plug circuit to the output side of the breaker. Do the same for the light circuit but to the other breaker.
4. Connect the white wire of the plug and switch circuits to the common plate as shown.
5. Connect all the grounds to the grounding lugs as shown
Grounding Lugs
Common Plate
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Finish Electrical - Lighting Circuit
Light Box Connections Switch Box Connections
Power In
Switch Leg
White Wire
Notes:1. Connect the black wire from power leg to the
white wire on the switch leg2. Connect the white wire from the power leg to
the light fixture (silver screw)3. Connect the black wire of the switch leg to the
light fixture (gold screw)4. Connect ground wires (bare copper wire)
Notes:1. Connect the black wire from the switch leg
to the switch (gold screw)2. Connect the white wire from the switch leg
to the switch (silver screw) 3. Connect the ground wire to the switch
(green screw)
Ground Wire
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Power Out
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Finish Electrical - Plug Circuit
Plug Connections – daisy chain Plug Connections – end
Power In Power OutPower In
Notes:1. Make-up (3) pigtails 6” long. (1) black, (1) white
and (1) ground (copper wire)2. Connect together the (2) black power wires
with the black pigtail3. Connect together the (2) white power wires
with the white pigtail4. Connect the pigtails to plug (black to gold
screw, white to silver screw and ground to green screw
Notes:1. Connect the white wire from the power leg
to the plug (silver screw)2. Connect the black wire of the power leg to
the plug (gold screw)3. Connect the ground wire of the power leg to
the plug (green screw)
White wires
Black wires Pigtails
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Indoor Window Trim – Part 1
Notes:1. Measure width from
sheetrock (outside surface) to window frame (~3 ½”)
2. Cut width (dimensions from step 1) from the OSB material to length of ~4’ (cut 4 pieces)
3. Measure length A & B. 4. Using the material from
step 2 cut A & B to the measured lengths
Notes:1. Install left and right side
trim using 8d nails2. Measure C and D
dimensions.3. Using the OSB material
from step 2 (Step A) cut C & D to the measured lengths
Notes:1. Install top and bottom trim
using 8d nails2.
Step A Step B Step C
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A B
Sheetrock
A B
D
C
A B
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Indoor Window Trim – Part 2
Notes:1. Measure length A & B in
inches.2. Using the pine trim
material (1’X3”) cut left and right trim fascia to dimensions A & B.
3. Install left and right side using 8d nails
Notes:1. Measure C and D
dimensions.2. Using pine trim material
(1’X3”) cut top trim fascia to dimension C.
3. Using pine trim material (1’X3”) cut bottom trim fascia to dimension D Plus (+) 2”
Notes:1. Center and install top and
bottom trim fascia using finishing nails
A BWindow
Sheetrock
C
D
Step D Step E Step F
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Front Door Installation
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Notes:1. Cut out bottom plate (2x4) of door opening and sweep
area before installing door.2. Remove all packing materials from the frame of the pre-
hung door before starting.3. Insert your pre-hung door into the house door opening,
aligning the door frame, flush with the inside and outside walls.
4. Insert shims along the top of the door frame at location E &F to set the door. This will help hold the door in place until the screws are installed. Once the shims are tightly installed, make sure the door frame is still flush with the inside and outside walls.
5. Drill holes ( ¼”) through the door frame into the 2x4 house framing at locations A-D, then using 3” screws anchor the door (lightly) to the house’s door frame.
6. Using a level, plumb the door on both sides (door frame on sides AB and CD exactly 90* to the floor) without stressing the door frame. You may need to loosen the screws slightly to achieve this task.
7. Once the door is plumb, insert shims tightly between the door frame and building to secure the left and right sides of the door frame.
8. Tighten the screws A-D to secure door to the house. Double check that the door is still plumb.
9. Test the door to make sure it opens easily, if you have an issue seek experienced help.
A
B
C
D
E F
1. Install the door locks per the packaged instructions
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Notes:1. Using rough cut trim material (1”X4”)
measure and install as shown. 2. The door side of the trim should be
positioned in the middle of the door frame’s edge.
3. Caulk all trim, in the same matter as describe for the external window trim
Outside Inside
Sheetro
ck Sid
ing
Notes:1. Using pine internal trim, measure and
install as shown. 2. The door side of the trim should be
positioned in the middle of the door frame’s edge.
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You have completed your house build and made a family very happy!
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Appendix
• Material list
• Nails
• 2-Day build plan overview
• Alternate designs• 2-pieces ridge beam
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Nails
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Change Log
• V1.0 – 3 13 2019 – First public version
• V2.0 • Fixed 2 dimensions
• Page 13, Fixed the left end point of the 99” dimension
• Page 21, Fixed the top plate dimension from 99” to 97”
• Page 25, change the length of roof rafter from 10” to 9’10”
• Added Notes to pages 16,18, 23 and 26
• Change diagram on page 45
• V3.0• Fixed / enhanced notes on pages 2,4,5,6,7,8,10,28,36,37,39,41
• Enhance diagram in page 20,
• Ridge beam change to one piece 8” wide and ridge post. Pages 22, 25
• Add roof rafter bracket detail to page 23 (new page) supplies by TKA
• Change roof rafter cut detail (from 9’10” to 10’) page 26
• Add additional ceiling joists on left side (living room), page 28
• Change the stud length from 92 ¾” to 92 ½” – pages 6,11-20
• Revised sheetrock instructions, pages 43-45 (added one additional page)
• Updated the Material List page 55 (added material usage list page 56)
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Alternate 2-piece Ridge Beam design
Notes:1. Ridge beam consist of two 2X8’s spliced together – Make sure the total length is exactly 22’ and the joint
cut to exactly 90*. Also make sure the spliced 22’ beam is completely linear (no bend at the splice). With this splice location, the splice will end between roof rafters.
2. Splice 2x8’s together using two scrap pieces of siding ( from the window cut-outs) with dimensions of 16” x 8” centered on the splice point– one for each side.
3. Use either 8p nails of 2” screws to attached the splices, at least 5 nails/screws on each side of the splice
Bottom of 2x4’s are all flush
Make 3 ridge post sets
Side are aligned (Flush with one another)
Ridge Post Construction
Ridge Beam2”x 8” x 12’2”x 8” x 10’
Notes:1. Cut 3 – 2x4’s to the dimensions above (make 3 sets)2. Sandwich and carefully align three 2x4’s3. Add 6’ plate to one side of post as shown – Optional (only two of three)
16”
Splice support
Add plate to 2 of 3 post (optional)
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2-piece Ridge Beam installation“Top down view”
Notes:1. Rest the ridge beam on top of the ridge post and then adjust into to position Starting at one
end, make sure the first post is plumb and that the beam is positioned exactly 12” from the outer edge of the post to the end of the beam and tack beam to the post.
2. Repeat the process on the 3rd post (beam over hang should be also 12”). 3. Move to the center post once the beam is tacked to the 1st & 3rd posts. Repeat the process,
making sure the first post and third posts are plumb and tack beam to 2nd post. 4. Tack with a 2’ screw and final secure with screws or nails
12”12”8’
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