Plan Package Description
Most construction drawing sets include the following sheets.
- Foundation Plan:
Includes foundation layout at 1/4″ scale, full basement and crawl space areas, and foundation notes. Unless noted otherwise, all plans are shown with full basement and 10″ reinforced cast-in-place concrete foundation walls. - Detailed Floor Plans:
Complete dimensioned and detailed floor plans at 1/4″ scale. - Building Sections:
Building cross sections at 1/4″ scale illustrate foundation, floor and wall construction, and associated details. Additional sections may illustrate specific building conditions. - Interior and Exterior Details:
Various important trim, cornice, fireplace, or other details as they relate to your individual house. Details, therefore, will vary per plan. - Exterior Elevations:
Front, rear, side, and other pertinent exterior elevations of your house. Front elevation at 1/4″ scale, others may be at 1/8″ scale. Front elevations illustrate particular details that give your house unique character. - Framing Plans:
First floor framing plan, second floor framing plan and roof framing plan all at 1/4″ scale. Also included are framing specifications and pertinent framing details.
Notes on the plan package
Note: Due to regional variations, local availability of materials, local codes, methods of installation, and individual preferences, it is impossible to include detail on heating, plumbing and electrical work on your plans. The duct work, venting and other details will vary depending on the type of heating and cooling system (hot water, forced air, electric, solar) and the type of energy (oil, gas, electricity, solar) that you use. These details and specifications are easily obtained from your builder, contractor, and/or local suppliers.
Many materials suppliers or builders will provide a materials list. Therefore, we do not include one. This will allow you to tailor your materials selections to local material availability and costs.
Our square footage figures represent heated/cooled living area. Vaulted, two story spaces, unfurnished areas, basements, garages, and attics are not included.