Each plan set includes the following:

• COVER SHEET, INDEX & SITE PLAN: The cover sheet features an elevation of the exterior of the house that shows approximately how the home will look when built. The index lists the order of the drawings included, with page numbers for easy reference. THe site plan is a scaled footpriint of the house to help determine how the home will be places on the building site.
• WALL SECTION & NOTES: This section shows cuts of the exterior wall from the roof down through the foundation. These wall sections specify the home's construction and building materials. They also show the number of stories, type of foundation and the constrution of the walls. Roofing materials, insulation, floor framing, wall finishes and elevation heights are all shown and referenced. 
• TYPICAL DETAIL & NOTES: This section addresses all of the facets and typical details you will want to include in your home, with the exception of local building code requirements. Architectural & structural elements are detailed including: window and door componets, railings, balusters, wood stairs and headers, interior walls, interior partitions, concrete steps and footings (if applicable).
• FLOOR PLAN: This section provides detailed floor plan drawings and descriptions of all the elements that will be included on each floor of the home. The home’s exterior footprint, openings and interior rooms are carefully dimensioned. Important features are noted including built-ins, niches and appliances. All doors and windows are identified. Typically this section also includes the square footage information.
• FOUNDATION LAYOUT PLAN: This sheet provides a fully dimensioned and noted foundation layout, including references to footings, pads and support walls. For plans with a basement, additional walls and columns may be shown. Basement plans come with a floor framing layout which may be included in this section or the floor framing section, depending on the plan. Actual structural information should be obtained by a locally licensed engineer for your specific site location. 
• ROOF LAYOUT: The overall layout and necessary details for roof design are provided in this section. If trusses are used, we suggest using a local truss manufacturer to design your roof trusses to comply with your local codes and regulations.
• ELECTRICAL LAYOUT: Specifications, notes, schedules, and plan defining the location of lighting fixtures, switches, outlets, fans, etc. NOTE – PLEASE VERIFY
• FRONT, REAR, AND SIDE ELEVATIONS: The front, rear, and side elevations of the house as drawn. Shows placement of doors & windows on exterior of house. Exterior material, details and heights are noted in this section.
• CROSS SECTIONS AND INTERIOR DETAILS: Explain certain special conditions more appropriately. A cross section is basically a view of the home (or parts of the home) if it were sliced down the center. These details can be helpful for the contractor.

These items are NOT included:

• Architectural or Engineering Stamp - handled locally if required.
• Site Plan - handled locally when required.
• Mechanical Drawings (location of heating and air equipment and ductwork) - your subcontractors handle this.
• Plumbing Drawings (drawings showing the actual plumbing pipe sizes and locations) - your subcontractors handle this.
• Energy calculations - handled locally when required.