About the Plans

Plan Contents

All of our plans include exterior elevations, floor framing plans, foundation plans, separate structural plans, and roof plans. Rafter framing details and miscellaneous exterior details are also included. A sample of the plan contents can be found below.

Foundation Options

All plans are drawn with a crawl foundation unless noted otherwise. Walk-out basement plans with separate structural sheets or slab foundation plans are available for an additional fee.

CAD

All of our plans are drawn using either DataCAD or AutoCAD, depending on the builder's / client's preferences or needs. This enables us to provide easy-to-read plans that are accurate and concise. It also allows us to modify our existing plans easily to reflect any changes or revisions you may need.

Code Information

Our plans are designed to meet the current International Residential Code for One & Two Family Dwellings. Many states, counties and/or cities amend the codes for their areas. Consult your local building inspection department before purchase or construction begins to determine the requirements for your area.

Sample Plan

Elevation Plans

The elevation plans are drawn at ¼” scale and show how the exterior of the house will look when built. Building materials are labeled; the ceiling heights are indicated for each floor; and the roof pitch is noted. Additional notes may be added to clarify building techniques and site conditions.

Floor Framing Plans

The framing plans, or floor plans, are drawn at ¼” scale and include information such dimensions for framing, door and window sizes, and any special type of ceiling construction. Most 2 story house plans will include a third floor plan which shows the design of a walk-up attic that may be finished during construction or at a later time.

Foundation Plan

The foundation plan is drawn at ¼” scale. This plan includes pier and girder locations along with the footing size required for the house; joist size, location, and direction are also noted along with structural and general site condition notes. Some foundation details may also be included on this page.

Structural Plans

The structural plans are drawn at ¼” scale. These plans include the size, location, and the direction of the floor joists or ceiling joists. Beam locations are also shown along with the number of studs required to support the load of a beam. Beam sizes should be supplied by a local engineer and/or your material supplier unless other arrangements have been made with DesignWright.

Roof Framing Plan

The last plan is the roof framing plan. It is a bird’s-eye-view of the roof and is drawn at ¼” scale. This plan includes the rafter size and spacing, the pitch of the roof, and any notes detailing special framing conditions for that particular plan. General framing notes and roof framing details are also included with this plan.

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