Water Towers

2 Story Straight Leg Studio
Living Tower
Conceptual Design

Front Elevation


Top Floor Plan

Side Elevation


Lower Floor Plan

2 Story Vertical Leg Enclosed Studio
For Custom Designs Only
2 Story Vertical Leg Enclosed Studio:
No. of stories for Tower: 2
Tower Base Dimension: Approximately 16' sq.
Intermediate Level Height:  Approximately 9' plus or minus
Tower Height at Peak:  Approximately 28'
Deck Size:  4' on all sides
Member Sizes: 6x6's posts, 4x joists, 2x studs, slab on grade
Wind Load:  85 mph (will adjust for your local area)
Seismic Load: Zone D regulations (will adjust for your local area)
Snow Load:  0 psf  (will adjust for your local)
Cost:  To be determined, be the first of have one of these. 
Includes:  Complete building design package including Plans, Elevations, Sections, Details, Framing, Foundations, Structural Calculations and Specifications.
Additional Costs:  Ground Freeze, Different Wind, Seismic or Snow Loads.  Printing and Shipping.
Changes and Modifications to plans: see Custom Designed Towers

Before You Buy:
Check with your local Building Department Jurisdiction to verify acceptance of the plans.  Verify whether a permit is needed and whether a local engineer or architect needs to sign them. Verify what the local snow and wind loads are for your area.
Check with your local Planning Department.  There are often, use, height, appearance, area, material or property set back limits that need to be addressed.
Verify type of soil before building.  Designs are based on having a suitable firm soil material to build the foundation.  See Building Code & Geologic Notes.

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Last Update 6/2/09