This simple box could be built on a very level piece of property or could be made to span two islands. The porch that separates the living area from the sleeping area could   be very comfortable. Breezes could blow through unhindered. It would be a good place to eat and relax in. If sunlight is a problem, a heavier overhang on the glass side might be desirable. If the weather permits using the porch, this cottage can sleep six or eight people.

If you decide to span two islands or straddle a stream as shown in the photograph, I'd suggest that you check with a local architect or engineer about the sizes of supporting beams which will run lengthwise of the camp.

I've shown a Franklin stove at the end of the living area. You might prefer to use a solid masonry wall at that end and include a regular fireplace. It can be done.

Construction Outline

Foundation: Piers made of 8-by-8-by-16-inch block. Pour top block solid and insert bolts 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. Now spike the outer header to the inner width. Nail down flooring. Install door and window sills and lay sole around outer edge and under partitions.

Wall Framing: Lay out wall sections A and C on the floor. When completed, tip into place and use temporary bracing to hold in vertical position. Frame walls B and D.

Roof: Place roof joists in place and lay roofing boards. Coat roofing boards with asphalt cement. Place a layer of 15-pound roofing felt over. Use cold type of mastic and brush over felt. Start laying selvage edge of roofing material at end A.

Side-wall Finish: Use l-by-6 or l-by-8 tongue-and-groove siding nailed at top, bottom, and at herringbone bridging.

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 joists. Use medium thickness in side walls.

Finish as desired. Install plumbing and electrical equipment as convenient.

Materials List

Concrete for footing I cu. yd.
Blocks for piers depends upon depth
18 anchor bolts  1/2 in. x 8 in.
60    2 x 4    14  ft. long framing, partitions, and windows (cut)
  9    2 x 4    16 ft. long sole and plate
10    2 x 6    16 ft. long sills (including doors)
37    2 x 6    14 ft. long roof rafters
39    2 x 8    12 ft. long floor joists
12    2 x 8    16 ft. long header (girder)
  6    2 x 10  16 ft. long window wall header
  I     4 x 6    14 ft.  long porch
130 lineal ft. of   I x 6 fascia board
500 lineal ft. of window bead
825 board ft. of flooring
900 board ft. of roofing
800 board ft. of tongue-and-groove exterior siding (vertical)
1,100 board ft. of tongue-and-groove (or equal)  interior finish
600 sq. ft. plus waste (about1/3)  ceiling
3    2 ft.    0 in. x 6 ft. 6 in. interior doors
3    2 ft.    6 in. x 6 ft. 8 in. interior doors
1    2 ft.   10 in. x 6 ft. 8 in. interior door
2    2 ft.   10 in. x 6 ft. 8 in. screen doors
1,000 sq. ft. medium-thick insulation
2,400 sq. ft. roofing material (3-ply) and mastic
8 sheets 4 ft. x 8 ft. x 3/4 in. waterproof plywood (cabinets and window vents)
3 cellar sash (about 16 in. x 33 in.)
13 yd. 36-in.-wide plastic screening
Electric wiring: 110-220 volt, 3-wire system
Plumbing:   piping, pump, tank, water   heater,   water   closet, basin, tub, and sink
Septic tank
Camp stove or range
Refrigerator
Franklin stove (or fireplace)

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