Casa de Dios

10’ x 12’ Casita House

Construction Plans
In Association with Baja Christian Ministries www.bajachristian.org
Rev. April 22, 2008

Downloads (PDF) available on-line at www.teamcasa.org

Also available – VIP Latrine plans – Casita Plans
Special Thanks to Hector Rubio for his service and help in creating these plans.
CAD files available upon request.
©Copyright 2004, 2005 David Bower, Team Casa de Dios, Baja Christian Ministries
Permission is freely granted to copy and use for non-profit organizations.
All others must obtain prior permission.
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Legen Qty Dimension Location/Description
d
A 6 2"x 4" x 144” Floor rim – Long wall Top/Bottom Plate
B 10 2"x 4" x 117" Floor Joists
C 2 48”x 48” x ¾” Plywood Floor Sheeting
D 2 24”x 96” x ¾” Plywood Floor Sheeting
E 30 2"x 4" x 86" Wall Studs
F 4 2"x 4" x 12" Roof Center Support
G 1 2"x 4" x 22-1/2" Roof Center Support Blocking Rear Wall
H 3 2"x 4" x 36" Window Studs – Cripples
I 4 2"x 4" x 113" Front Rear Wall - Top/Bottom Plate
J 1 2"x 4" x 38" Door Header
K 1 2"x 4" x 11" Window Top Cripple
L 4 2"x 4" x 168" Roof Rim Framing
M 18 2"x 4" x 69" Roof Rafters
N 4 2"x 4" x 22 1/2" Roof Rafters Blocking
N 4 2"x 4" x 22 3/8" Roof Rafters Blocking
N 4 2"x 4" x 21 3/4" Roof Rafters Blocking
O 2 24"x 96" x ½” Plywood Roof Sections (cut to length first)
O1 4 24"x 36" x ½” Plywood Roof Sections (cut to length first)
P 4 48"x 84" x ½” Plywood Roof Sections (cut to length first)
Q 6 48"x 96" x ½” Plywood Wall Sections See Sheet D1
R 4 15-3/4"x 60" x3-½” Plywood Gable Ends Checar Medida
S 5 48” x 92-1/2” x ½” Plywood Wall Sections See Sheet A8/D1

Notes: Verify ALL measurements!

Check ALL windows and doors PRIOR any cutting!
Measure twice! Cut Once!
 Floor Framing
144"
A

13-3/4"

117"
120"

B
14-1/2"
14-1/2"

13-3/4"

16" 16" 16" 16" 16" 16" 16" 16" 16"

48"
48"
48"

D
24"

Floor Sheeting Layout

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144"

89" 86"

24" 24" 24" 24" 24" 24"

46"
56-1/2"

55"
F
12"

I
22-1/2"
G

89" 86"

20-1/2" 20-1/2"
24" 24" 24"
113"

Rear Wall 1 Req'd

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55"
12"

4" I
K

11"
J
38"

36"
E
89" 86"
82"

H
33"

36"

20-1/2" 20-1/2"
24" 24" 24"

113"

Front Wall Framing

Verify Door and Window measurements.

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Note: See Detail 8 for removable roof sections
Detail 4

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168"

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M

72" 69"

21-3/4" 22-1/2" 22-1/2"

N
11-1/4"

24" 24" 24" 24" 24" 24"

12" 12"

Roof Framing - 2 Req'd

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168"
84" 84"

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48"

24"

24" 24" 24" 24" 24" 24"

12" 12"

O P
Roof Sheeting - Layout
Typical of both sides - 3 Sheets
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Detail 1 & 8 Q

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1-3/4" 1-3/4" 1-3/4" 1-3/4" 1-3/4" 1-3/4" 1-3/4"
3-1/2" 144"

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89" 86"

3-1/2"

24" 24" 24" 24" 24" 24"

Side Wall Sheeting - 2 Sides Req'd

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72"
Detail 2

89" 86"

20-1/2" 20-1/2"
24" 24" 24"
113"
End Wall Elevation

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Detail 7
Window Installation

All Plywood seems and corners to be trimmed with 1" x 4" painted trim.
Trim to be applied around door and window.
Caulking should be applied behind door and window trim.

Front Wall Sheeting - Trim

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1-3/4" 1-3/4" 0-7/8" 0-7/8" 1-3/4" 0-7/8"

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Q 3-1/2"

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24" 24"

4 Each 2 Each
96"

48"

DETAIL 1 - Side Wall Sheeting - 6 Pieces Req'd

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"California Corner"

48"
72"

22-1/2"

See Detail 8 24" 24"

12"

DETAIL 2 - Corner Trim

1x4 Trim on all plywood seams

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Note: See Detail 8 for removable roof sections

See Detail 4

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2-1/2"

12°
12"
72" 11-1/4"

12"

69"
10-5/8"
60"

Detail 3 Roof Pitch - Blocking Angles

 2-1/2"
102°

12"
12"
12°
69"
Detail 4 - Roof Rafter Layout

10-5/8"
11-1/4"

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R

89"

Detail 5 - Front Wall Sheeting

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R 1-1/2"

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60"

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15-3/4"
3-1/2" 12"

1-1/2" 60"

15-3/4"
12"

3-1/2"
Add 2” x4” scrap blocking behind for additional support.
Nail to top plate before attaching sheeting and trim.

Detail 6 - Top cut of plywood face for both FRONT and REAR walls
2 Each - 4 Total pieces
1. Framing First
2. Window Second - 1 Nail each corner
3. Plywood Third
4. Trim Last with caulking around the top and sides
See Detail 6

1
3

4 2

89"

48"

Detail 7 - Window Installation

Trim/Sheeting

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