Designer Plan Content

Construction Document

When you order a Construction Set for a selected house plan, the following documents are included:

Elevations

Drawn at 1/8" to 1/4" = 1′-0" Scale,and Includes:
Material Labels
Floor-to-Floor Heights
Roof Slope Indicators

Floor Plans

Drawn at 1/8" to 1/4" = 1′-0" Scale, and Includes:
Door and Window Sizes
Completely Dimensioned Floor Plan
Room Labels and Interior Room Sizes

Electrical Layouts

Building Section Markers
All Electrical Outlets, Fixtures, and Switching

Foundation or Slab Plan

Drawn at 1/8" to 1/4" = 1′-0" Scale, and Includes:
Floor and Deck Joist Size and Spacing
Rough-in Plumbing Location (if applicable)
Mechanical Equipment Locations (if applicable)
Electrical Locations (if applicable)

Roof Design Plan

Drawn at 1/8" to 1/4" = 1′-0"scale, and Includes:
All Beam and Header Heights and Locations
All Hips, Gables, Ridges and Valleys
Building Section Markers

Building Sections

Drawn at 1/8" to 1/4" = 1′-0" Scale, and Includes:
Floor Joist Size and Spacing
Floor-to-Floor Heights
Non-Typical Plate Heights Indicated

Typical Wall Sections

Drawn at 1/8" to 1/2" = 1′-0" Scale, and Includes:
All Labels Indicating Wall Construction
Foundation Wall Thickness and Reinforcing
Insulation Type and Thickness

Miscellaneous Notes and Details

Miscellaneous General Notes
Stairway details (if applicable)

 IMPORTANT NOTE: Heating and plumbing details will not be included in your plans due to a variety of factors which include local codes, installation methods, personal preference, etc. Your building professional (contractor/builder/supplier) can, without difficulty, supply these details and specifications on your behalf.