Cantilevering the porch of this cottage out over the water would give a dramatic effect. The shell of this cottage should be built all at one time. You'll note that I have shown an alternate living-room arrangement in the sketches. The fireplace arrangement using masonry would be very good-looking, but it's hard work. The more simple Franklin stove would give almost as much heat. By using a studio couch in the dining area, you would almost have an extra bedroom.
The siding made from plywood with horizontal batten strips would be fairly easy to build. You'll find that it is one of the easiest and quickest ways of putting siding on any surface. You could use this system on almost any of the
other cottages.

One suggestion about the large glass areas—use demiplate or seconds of real plate glass. Sometimes you can find a glazier who has replaced a store-front glass and can buy the damaged piece. Have him cut the glass at the site so that
it will fit properly.

Construction Outline

Foundation: Piers made of 8-by-8-by-16-inch block. Top block poured solid and bolts put into place to receive sill.

Flooring: Sills drilled to take bolts and then placed on pier foundation. Tighten bolts. Spike inner width of header to sill. Lay out floor joists and spike them to inner header. Spike outer header to the inner width. Where joists run through to form balcony, nail 2-by-8-inch fascia piece in place to give floor rigidity. Be sure that the ends of these pieces rest on, or are tied to, some masonry. Nail down flooring. Install door and window sills and lay sole around outer edge and under partitions.

Wall Framing: Lay out long wall sections on floor. When completed, tip into place and use temporary bracing to hold in vertical position. Frame all other walls.

Roof: Place roof rafters in place and lay roofing boards. Be sure to use collar pieces. Use roll roofing or shingles. Apply them as described in construction section of this book.

Side-wall Finish: Nail waterproof or exterior-grade plywood to exterior wall. Apply batten strips.

Vents, Doors, and Other Openings: Follow details on preceding pages or in the last section of the book.

Insulation: Medium- or full-thickness Fiberglas or equivalent insulation stapled between roof rafters. Use medium thickness in walls.

Finish the interior as desired. Install mechanical and electrical equipment.

Materials List
(Core Unit Only)

Concrete for footings 11/4 cu. yd.
Block for piers depends upon depth
31  anchor bolts 1/2 in. x 8 in.
124  2x4      8 ft. long walls,   roof   rafters,   sole,   windows, etc.
  44  2x4    10 ft. long wall and partition framing
  28  2x4    12 ft. long walls, sole, header
  46  2x4    14 ft. long porch  rails,  walls, sole,  header
  21  2x4    16 ft. long framing, sole, header
  13  2x6    12 ft. long sills, headers, ridge
  44  2x6    14 ft. long floor joists
    9  2x6    16 ft. long sills
    3  2x6    20 ft. long ridge
    2  2x8    14 ft. long porch fascia
    2  2x8    16 ft. long porch fascia
    1  6x6    10 ft. long girder
    3  6x6    14 ft. long girder
    2  6x6    16 ft. long girder
    I  6x6     18 ft. long girder
950 sq. ft. of flooring
1,500 sq. ft. of roofing
15 sheets 4 ft. x    8 ft. x 1/4 or 3/8  in. waterproof or exterior grade  plywood
  8 sheets 4 ft. x  12 ft. x 1/4 or 3/8 in. waterproof or exterior grade  plywood
30 sheets 4 ft. x    8 ft. x 1/4 in. interior-grade plywood
  8 sheets 4 ft. x    8 ft. x 1/4 in. interior-grade plywood
  4 sheets 4 ft. x    8 ft. x 5/8 or 3/4 in. plywood (closets and cabinets)
2,400 lineal ft. of  I x 2  batten strips for interior and  exterior
700 sq. ft. of ceiling finish, plus waste
1,400 sq. ft. of medium-thick insulation
3  2  ft. 4  in. x 6  ft. 6  in. exterior  doors, single panel,  and screen
I   2 ft. 4 in. x 6 ft. 6 in. exterior door and screen door
I   pair 2 ft. 6 in. x 6 ft. 6 in. single-panel doors and screen door
1 2 ft. 10 in. x 6 ft. 6 in. exterior door and  screen door
2 2 ft.  4 in. x 6 ft. 6 in. interior door
2  2 ft.  6 in. x 6 ft. 6 in. interior door
4 cellar sash (about 16 in. x 33 in.) for bath and hall
4 casement  for job-made)   windows   (about 37 in. x  50 in.)
4 casement  (or job-made)  windows  (about 37 in. x 38 in.)
Electric wiring: 110-220 volt, 3-wire system
Plumbing: piping, pump, tank, water   heater,   water   closet, basin, tub, sink
Septic tank
Range
Refrigerator

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