Each plan set includes the following:

• ARTIST'S RENDERING: An artist's drawing of the home, usually viewed from the front, and general construction notes.
• FRONT, REAR, AND SIDE ELEVATIONS: The front, rear, and side elevations of the house as drawn. Shows placement of doors & windows on exterior of the house, as well as roof pitches, ridge heights, and locations of chimney, exterior vents, etc. The elevations show the positioning of the final grade of the lot, exterior finishes, and other details that are necessary to give the home exterior architectural styling.
• MAIN FLOOR PLAN: Each plan set is drawn at 1/4"=1' scale. Showing the placement and dimensions of all walls, windows, and doors. Includes the location of appliances, plumbing fixtures, beams, ceiling heights, etc.
• SECOND FLOOR PLAN (if any): Shows the second floor in the same detail as the main floor. Includes second floor framing and details.
• FOUNDATION PLAN: Shows the location of all concrete footings, floor beams, first floor framing, and foundation details. If there is a basement, a basement plan is included which shows all basement details.
• ROOF FRAMING PLAN: Shows roof outlines, conventional framing/trusses, beams, roof framing details, etc.
• SECTIONS AND DETAILS: Shows a cross-section of the home. Shows support members, exterior and interior materials, insulation, and foundation. Specific details such as fireplaces, stairways, decks, etc. are drawn at 1/2" = 1' scale, and appear as needed throughout the prints. These details can be helpful for the contractor.
• ELECTRICAL PLAN: A schematic layout of all lighting, switches, and electrical outlets.

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.