Query regarding Timberframe

[deanalewis]

Hey,

I am thinking about building a small 1 bedroom (Tiny House) style for Airbnb on some land I am in the process of acquiring.

No if hypothetically I have planning permission etc my question is

If I build a stud wall following (Timber Frame - Shell) Specifications and I want to have a second story. Do I need to add steel or can larger beams / thicker timbers on external / internal walls be sufficient. I see some places advise on a steel but on timber frame homes near me ive only ever seen them crossing the patio doors because that is a particularly large void.

 

[^woody^]

Either.

However the ground floor frame must be designed to take the additional storey. The building inspector will probably want to see the design calcs to justify it.

 

[mrrusty]

Design it as two story using SIPs and then only build the ground floor.