Building Drawing

Elevations Building Drawing and Sectional Views Building Symbols and Conventions Insulation (helps to stop heat loss) Standard conventions and symbols make it easier for people to interpret and understand technical information. Ceiling joist ELEVATION END ELEVATION Enlarged SECTION XX Wall Plate (made from wood) Window Brick (cavity wall) Floor Concrete (foundation) Ground level

Types of Views, Plans and Scales Building Drawing Types of Views, Plans and Scales Site plans show the site boundary and the outline of the proposed development. Other information can include, trees, drainage the north pointing arrow and contour lines. Two point perspective views are used to promote and sell new properties. This type of view gives a realistic impression of the house. Location plans identifies the location of a ‘new’ building related to other buildings and surrounding area. Contour lines Slope Plot2 Harlow Road Merlin Street North pointing arrow Location Plan Scale 1:1000 (Normally drawn to a scale of 1:1250) Site Plan Tree Scale1: 200

Types of Plans and Scales and Symbols Building Drawing Types of Plans and Scales and Symbols Symbols Socket Sink R/H Bowl Lamp Shower Tray Switch WC Fluorescent Lamp Wash Basin Door Bath Window Floor Plan Scale 1:50

Building Drawing Revision of Symbols and Convensions Bath Socket Radiator Switch WC (water closet) Brick In Line Valve Lamp Shower Tray Insulation Fluorescent Lamp Crossover Sawn Wood Wash Basin Door Junctions Concrete Sink Top (R/H bowl) Window

Building Drawing Revision of Plans, Scales and Symbols Floor Plan Used by builders, plumbers, bricklayers, electricians and joiners. Scale 1:50 Location Plan Two Point perspective View Harlow Road Merlin Street North Pointing Arrow Scale 1:1000 or 1250 Site Plan Used to promote and sell a house Shows the surrounding housing and environment in the immediate area close to the proposed site. Shows trees, contour lines and boundaries related to the proposed plot site. Scale 1:200