The plans include the following:
- Elevations - at 1/4" or 3/16" and the side and rear elevations at 1/8" scale. The elevations show and note the exterior finished materials of the house.
- Foundation - every plan is available with a walkout style basement (three masonry walls and one wood framed rear wall with windows and doors). The basement plans are a 1/4" or 3/16" scale layout of unfinished spaces showing only the necessary 2 x 6 wood framed load bearing walls. These plans are completed with dimensions, door/window sizes. Crawlspace and/or slab on grade foundations are available for some plans.
- Floor plan - each plan consists of 1/4" or 3/16" scale layouts showing the location of 2 x 4 walls, doors, windows, plumbing fixtures, cabinetry, stairs and decorative ceilings. These plans are complete with dimensions, notes, door/window sizes and a schematic electrical layout.
- Building sections - Take vertical cuts throughout the house and the stairs showing floor, ceiling and roof height information.
- Kitchen & Bath elevations - show the arrangement and size of each cabinet and other fixtures in the room.
- Floor framing - if included it shows each floor joist indicating the size, spacing and length. All beams are sized and labeled. Each framing plan sheet includes any framing details that are needed (tray details, connections details, etc. All framing is designed using conventional 2 x 10 floor joist or wood I-joist, depending on the span conditions of each home. FRAMING PLANS ARE NOT AVAILABLE for all home so please follow up with us for availability.
- Ceiling framing - if included, it shows each ceiling joist indicating the size, spacing and length. All beams are sized and labeled. All of the joists are counted and coordinated with the material list. FRAMING PLANS ARE NOT AVAILABLE for all home so please follow up with us for availability.
- Roof framing - if included, shows each rafter, valley, hip and ridge indicating size, spacing and length. All beams are sized and labeled. All of the joists are counted and coordinated with the material list. FRAMING PLANS ARE NOT AVAILABLE for all home so please follow up with us for availability.
- Details sheets - shows foundation details, typical wall section and other framing details. Also included are miscellaneous interior trim and fireplace details that can be used to customize the home.
What is not included in the plans:
- Architectural or Engineering
Stamp
- Site Plan
- Mechanical Drawings (location of
heating and air equipment and duct work)
- Plumbing Drawings (drawings
showing the actual plumbing pipe sizes and locations)
- Energy calculations