Water Towers
Pointed Head Tower Garage
& Studio
2 Story Enclosed Tower
The Pointed Head Tower has a lower
level 20 ft square at the base. These towers make a handy
solution
to storing just about anyting. It is not designed for storing
water. The lower level can be used as a shop, garage or similar
uses. The top can be a studio, office, play room or similar
uses. It can also be custom designed for 3 stories.
2 Story Stud Framed Pointed Head Tower Garage/Studio:
No. of stories for Tower: 2
Tower Base
Dimension: Approximately
20' sq.
2nd Level Plan Dimensions:
Approximately 16' sq.
Floor Height Both Levels:
Approximately 10' high.
Tower
Height: Approximately
25' to peak of roof
Member Sizes: Concrete
Slab at 1st level, 2x12 2nd Floor Joists, with Plywood Sheathing
Exterior Studs: 2x6's
@ 16" o/c with Plywood Sheathing
Siding: 1x Horizontal,
Vertical Board & Batt, Wood Shingles
Building Code: Design is
based on 2007 Edition of the International Building Code
Wind
Load: 80
mph (will adjust for your local area)
Seismic Load: Zone
4 regulations (will adjust for your local area)
Snow Load: 0
psf (will adjust for your local area)
Cost: Varies
see Prices
for Tower Plans
Includes: Basic
Tower, External Stairs, all Doors & Windows, Utility Plans,
Structural Plans, Concrete Lower Floor.
Additional Costs:
Adjust for Ground Freeze, Higher Wind, Seismic or Snow
Loads.
Printiing 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.
Samples
See: Duckhorn/Goldeneye Tower
Order
Plans
Last Update 3/30/09
