What’s included?
All plans are at a scale of 1:50 or ¼”=1′-0″ or larger, such as architectural nodes.
The following pages are included:
- A site plan showing where the house will be located on the property (developed even before the selected project is paid for).
- Floor plan(s) showing the arrangement of furniture and other appliances shown on the website, as well as a description of the rooms.
- Floor plan(s), detailed plans with all necessary axis dimensions (as determined by your builder), rooms, window and door openings, floor marks, vent and chimney locations.
- Roof plan(s) with roof pitch marks and dimensions of all roof ribs.
- Cross Sections: Vertical view of the house from foundation to roof, showing floor and roof markings. Floor elevations and other dimensions. Stair section, if any, is required.
- Exterior Views: Drawing showing all four sides with dimensions and elevations.
- Cross section: Vertical section through groups of ducts and chimneys.
- Elements for filling door and window openings.
- 3D views presented on the website.
You may also need beams designed for roof loads, foundations based on an analysis of the soil conditions on the site specific to your region. Your home builder can usually help you with this.
Stock plans do not come with a professional stamp. If your building department requires one, they will only accept a stamp from a professional licensed in the state where you plan to build. In this case, you will need to take your home plans to a local engineer or architect to have them reviewed and stamped.