1. Chapter 35
Section Layout

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

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

4. 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

5. Stage 2: Layout the Section

6. 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

7. 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

8. Stage 2: Layout the Section

9. 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

10. 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

11. Stage 2: Layout the Section

12. 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 with CADD
Bold - 9-mm lead or with CADD
Very Bold - 9-mm lead or with CADD

13. Stage 3: Finished Quality Lines

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

15. 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

16. Stage 3: Finished Quality Lines

17. 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

18. Stage 3: Finished Quality Lines

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

20. 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

21. Stage 4: Finishing Materials

22. 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

23. 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

24. Stage 5: Dimensioning

25. 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

26. Stage 6: Lettering Notes

27. 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