THE BACKYARD STUDIO

The perfect backyard office or hobby retreat

Tall ceilings and plenty of natural light

Loft Net and storage shelves to hang out with your books or plants

Front porch to relax and soak in the outdoors

Quick Overview:

  • 144 Square Feet

  • Reinforced Concrete Slab on Grade Foundation

  • 2x6 Stud Walls

  • 2x10 Sawn Lumber Rafters

  • OSB or Plywood Sheathing

  • Henry Blueskin VP100 Housewrap

  • Fiberglass Wall Insulation

  • Closed-Cell Spray Foam Roof Insulation

  • Fiber Cement Lap Siding

  • Metal Roofing

  • Electric Panel Heating

  • Gypsum Wallboard Interior Finish

Floor Plan

Elevation

Meet Your designer

My name is Jordan Jones. Beyond my professional pursuits, I'm a devoted father with a passion for crafting delicious meals and an avid flower gardener in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.Professionally, I am a licensed Structural Engineer in both Washington State and Oregon. My career, spanning over a decade, has been dedicated to designing hundreds of residential structures, each reflecting my deep expertise and unwavering commitment to architectural excellence.

Throughout my journey, I've encountered numerous house plans purchased online, brought to me for adaptation to Washington's unique environmental conditions. Frankly, every single one was a massive disappointment—lacking in detail, clarity, and viability for construction. It was astonishing to see plans of such poor quality being considered for actual builds.Driven by these experiences, I've embarked on a mission: to create the world's best building plans. My goal is to deliver plans that are not only the most detailed, easiest to comprehend, and smooth to build but also embody the pinnacle of design excellence. I'm committed to ensuring that everyone has access to plans that are as functional as they are beautiful, setting a new standard for what's possible in building design.

Building with typical online plans is a mess.

  • First off, they're about as detailed as a doodle on a napkin when it comes to actual building instructions.

  • They leave out so much essential info for code compliance.

  • Because of the mystery gaps in information, builders end up playing a guessing game, often leading to a construction version of "telephone" where the end result is nothing like the start.

  • Trying to get an accurate bid with these plans? Good luck! It's like handing a chef a picture of a casserole and saying, "Make this." Without the what's and how's, you're setting up for a surprise dish—construction style.

Diving into our building plans is like getting the ultimate cookbook for your construction project:

  • Each page is bursting with vivid, step-by-step instructions, turning the complex language of construction into a smooth, enjoyable read.

  • Forget about playing detective with codes and regulations; our plans are like an open book, detailing everything you need for a code-compliant masterpiece.

  • No more guessing games for your builder. Our plans lay it all out, clear as day, ensuring what's built in the end matches what's envisioned at the start.

  • And bidding? It's as straightforward as following a well-loved recipe. With every material and method detailed, preparing an accurate bid is as satisfying as baking your favorite cake—no surprises, just sweet success.

LET'S COMPARE!

Typical Online Plans:

  • Foundation Plan

  • First Floor Plan

  • Second Floor Plan

  • Some foundation details (no steel reinforcing info or even footing sizes)

  • House Section

  • Stair Detail

  • Overall Front Elevation

  • Overall Back Elevation

  • Overall Left Elevation

  • Overall Right Elevation

Our Plans Include:

  • Engineering Design Criteria

  • Site Specific Considerations and Guidance

  • Concrete Footing Reinforcement Plan

  • Concrete Slab Reinforcement Plan

  • Concrete Foundation Reinforcing Detail

  • Footing Reinforcing Material List

  • Concrete Foundation Slab Reinforcing Detail

  • Slab Reinforcing Material List

  • Anchor Bolt Plan

  • Anchor Bolt Placement Detail

  • Anchor Bolt Material List

  • Concrete Pour Requirements

  • Sill Plate Plan

  • Sill Plate Material List

  • Wall Stud Framing Plan

  • Wall Framing Material List

  • Wall Framing Elevation - Front

  • Wall Framing Elevation - Back

  • Wall Framing Elevation - Right

  • Wall Framing Elevation - Left

  • Wall Nailing Elevation - Front

  • Wall Nailing Elevation - Back

  • Wall Nailing Elevation - Right

  • Wall Nailing Elevation - Left

  • Wall Framing Nail Material list

  • Wall Sheathing Elevation - Front

  • Wall Sheathing Elevation - Back

  • Wall Sheathing Elevation - Right

  • Wall Sheathing Elevation - Left

  • Wall Sheathing Material List

  • Wall Sheathing Nail Material List

  • Roof Framing Plan

  • Roof Sheathing Plan

  • Roof Framing Details

  • Roof Framing Material List

  • Roof Sheathing Material List

  • Roofing Plan

  • Step-by-step Roofing Installation Instructions

  • Roofing Material List

  • Roof Protection Installation Order

  • Wall House Wrap Elevation - Front

  • Wall House Wrap Elevation - Back

  • Wall House Wrap Elevation - Left

  • Wall House Wrap Elevation – Right

  • Wall Weatherproofing Material List

  • Windows & Doors – Front Elevation

  • Windows & Doors – Left Elevation

  • Windows & Doors – Right Elevation

  • Window Material List

  • Door Material List

  • Step-by-step window installation & weatherproofing Instructions

  • Step-by-step door installation & weatherproofing Instructions

  • Loft Framing Section

  • Loft Framing Plan

  • Loft Material List

  • Porch Roofing

  • Porch Material List

  • Window & Door Trim Elevation – Front

  • Window & Door Trim Elevation – Right

  • Window & Door Trim Elevation – Left

  • Step-by-step Lap Siding Installation

  • Electrical Plan (showing outlet, switch, lights, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, breaker box, grounding rods, and wiring paths)

  • Electrical Materials List

  • Main Panel Wiring Diagram

  • Multiple 15amp Outlet Wiring Diagram

  • Single 15amp Light Switch Wiring Diagram

  • Interior Finishes & Insulation Plan

  • Interior Finishes & Insulation Section

  • Interior Finishes & Insulation Material List

See what's missing?
Yea. Alot.

Taste our plans:

Lots and lots of plans...

Easy-to-Understand elevations and sections...

Material lists galore for EVERYTHING used in the building, right down to the framing nails...

What you'll receive:

A digitital download of 18 pages of the most comprehensive plans you've ever read.

Our Guarantee

if you are not fully happy with our plans, we will fully refund you within 30 days of purchse.

Grab the pre-release discount!

    Since our plans are created by a Structural Engineer, we offer engineer stamps to the drawings and a calculation package, but only in Washington or Oregon State. Email us at [email protected] and we will help you out!We are working on licensing in other states, so if you are not in WA or OR but still need stamps, shoot us an email and we will see how we can help!

    JP JONES ENGINEERING
    711 Saint Helens Suite 208, Tacoma WA
    PH 253.448.7331