Tiny house movement Tiny Houses Vol.1 | Page 10

Rooflines add character to a tiny house. Shed roofs have more height at one end and are easy to build, Gable roofs are a traditional roof shape, and a Gambrel roof allows maximum loft space.
Schematics for installing wires and pipes. Not all diagrams are equal: Some provide only a conceptual layout; others include detailed graphics that show exactly how these systems go together.
A ground floor bed option is great for guests, children, and retirees.
Dormers in the loft add more head room to a sleeping loft and are becoming increasingly popular. Couples might want to consider a tiny house with dormers or modify their plan to add them.
A tiny house must have a maximum height of 13.5’ to tow without a permit.
The size of lofts can help you determine how large your bed will be. Many people have a certain bed size in mind or make considerations for single people or couples.
Once you determined how much space is right for you, the various sizes of these houses becomes very helpful. The numbers for this metric include only the ground floor space, not loft space.
House weight and towing capacity are major factors. If you move often a lighter tiny house may be a better choice. Those needing more room or planning to be parked longer may opt for a heavier design.