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Emma
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# Posted: 18 Jul 2025 12:21pm
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I was concerned about buying a plan online in case just anyone was selling it and it’s not designed well. I can also just show this plan to someone here that I know makes blue prints and hire her to design something like this.
I noticed a lot of tiny house plans only have half or third lofts. I’d prefer a full loft if there aren’t major reasons why the half or third lofts are better
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Emma
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# Posted: 18 Jul 2025 12:22pm
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I have not looked into sheds. I’ll look into it. I don’t think we have as many options here. I have seen the Home Depot sheds advertised
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darz5150
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# Posted: 18 Jul 2025 02:20pm - Edited by: darz5150
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I know they are probably not in your area. But check out Country Side Barns.
I designed and bought one in 2019
And am very happy with it.
They have sheds, cabins, chicken coop etc.
If you check out their website it might help you with what may be available near you.
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travellerw
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# Posted: 18 Jul 2025 05:25pm
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Quoting: Emma I noticed a lot of tiny house plans only have half or third lofts. I’d prefer a full loft if there aren’t major reasons why the half or third lofts are better
From a code perspective, a full loft is MUCH preferred. A full loft provides structure against "push out" (it basically holds the walls together at the top).
However from a livability perspective a full loft is pretty nasty unless you have AC/forced air. It will be nuclear up there even with lots of insulation. Don't get me wrong, 2/3 lofts are hot too, but you can put a BIG fan in the 1/3 opening and force the air to equalize. Not an option on a full loft.
This is where good planning comes in. If you are in a location with constant wind, then the position of your building is key. You can ensure windows at opposite ends so you can open them and get cross wind through the whole floor!
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DRP
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# Posted: 18 Jul 2025 07:19pm - Edited by: DRP
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Structurally, a triangle cannot change shape, connections become key.
Any shape with more sides is a machine, it can change shape. Or, if it has 4 sides run a diagonal brace to lock the shape and we are back to a pair of triangles. That is the essence of trussing.
When the roof cannot be a locked triangle the solution is usually to make the ridge a beam capable of hanging the rafters from. It is possible to have both systems in the roof framing.
I helped with a largish half loft tiny house about 15 years ago. They are now close to 70 and want more space to full time here. She was in our berry patch the other morning... I will miss trading blueberries for mangoes but welcome full time friends. And the conversation turned to a cross gable roof which would be the more elegant solution... but would open it all up for awhile. The inspector tried to block their panels on the roof at one point... I could prove my math on the ridge beam and politely smile as he had to permit the solar guys. Anyway, think along expansion lines too.
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