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