Chapter 35 Section Layout

Links for Chapter 35 Stage 1 Stage 4 Stage 2 Stage 5 Stage 3 Stage 6

Stage 1: Evaluate Needs Determine the major types of construction needs on the project This information is necessary for the construction crew

Stage 2: Layout the Section Concrete slab foundation Lay out the width of the building Lay out baseline for bottom of footings Lay out footing thickness and finish grade Lay out slab (4”) and fill below (4”) Lay out stem wall, width of footings, brick veneer ledge and interior footings

Stage 2: Layout the Section

Stage 2: Layout the Section Wall Layout Locate top of the top plates 8’-0” above floor Locate interior side of exterior walls Locate interior walls Make sure interior walls line up over a footing Lay out headers for doors and windows

Stage 2: Layout the Section Wall Layout Lay out subsills based on the window size Lay out 7’0” ceilings for soffit Lay out patio post width and height Repeat these procedures for the upper floor

Stage 2: Layout the Section

Stage 2: Layout the Section Truss Roof Layout Locate the ridge Locate overhang on each side Lay out bottom side then top side of the top chord Lay out plywood sheathing

Stage 2: Layout the Section Truss Roof Layout Lay out top side of bottom chord Lay out the patio roof Lay out 1” tongue-and-groove roof sheathing

Stage 2: Layout the Section

Stage 3: Finished Quality Lines Begin at the roof and work down Place an “X” at the end of continuous members and an “/” in blocking Line types in sections Thin - 5-mm lead or 0.010 with CADD Bold - 9-mm lead or 0.024 with CADD Very Bold - 9-mm lead or 0.047 with CADD

Stage 3: Finished Quality Lines

Stage 3: Finished Quality Lines Roof Thin lines for sheathing, top and bottom chord Bold lines for eave blocking, fascias, and ridge blocking

Stage 3: Finished Quality Lines Upper Walls and Floor Thin lines for exterior sheathing, porch rafters, decking, plywood subfloor, and floor joists Bold lines for double top plates, headers, subsills, bottom plates, and floor blocks

Stage 3: Finished Quality Lines

Stage 3: Finished Quality Lines Lower Level Walls Thin lines for furred ceiling, exterior sheathing, and 4” fill material Bold lines for all blocks and ledges for ceiling, mudsills and anchor bolts Very bold lines for grade line and outline of concrete

Stage 3: Finished Quality Lines

Stage 4: Finishing Materials Roof Draw hurricane ties Draw baffles with bold lines Draw finished ceiling and insulation Draw ridge vents Draw gutters

Stage 4: Finishing Materials Walls and Floor Draw exterior siding Draw all windows Draw all interior finishes and insulation Draw and crosshatch brick veneer Draw hardboard underlayment Draw floor insulation

Stage 4: Finishing Materials

Stage 5: Dimensioning Dimension these members From floor to ceiling Specify floor-to-floor dimensions Floor to bottom of bedroom windows (44” maximum) Finished grade to top of slab Depth of footing into grade

Stage 5: Dimensioning Dimension these members Height and width of footing Width of stem wall Eave overhangs Cantilevers Header heights from rough floor Height of brick veneer if necessary

Stage 5: Dimensioning

Stage 6: Lettering Notes Place guidelines around the drawing to ensure notes are aligned Primary section should be fully noted and the other sections will have construction notes Use the guidelines on pages 748 to 750 for notes about the roof, walls, and upper floor and foundation

Stage 6: Lettering Notes

Stage 7: Evaluate Your Work Make a print of your drawing before evaluating it Use a checklist not just your abilities Have another person check your drawings Do not take the feedback personally, but use it to become a better drafter