What will you get in your house plan set?
The Plan Collection markets plans for many Architects and professional home designers.
Their individual methods for drawing plans will vary but you can generally expect the following information:
- Elevations
- Drawn to scale from all sides. Some plans may include perspective views of the home as well.
- Floor Plans
- Drawn to 1/4" scale. Provided for all living areas. Dimensioned inside and out. Floor plans include any special framing notes, unique features, window and door sizes and swings, ect.
- Foundation Plans
- Basement and foundation plans are provided with strap locations when required, wall types, steel schedules and construction details.
- Electrical Layouts
- Generally drawn on the floor plans.
- Roof Framing
- Drawn to 1/4" or 1/8" Scale. Provides truss layout and framing details.
- Floor Framing
- Drawn to 1/4" or 1/8" Scale. Provides joist layout and framing details.
- Cross Sections
- Cross sections are provided to illustrate various construction methods. Various construction details are also provided.