1. Chapter 38 Alternative Layout Techniques

2. Introduction Basic methods for drawing a section with a concrete slab and truss roof –Will not meet needs of all construction projects Job site variations Contractor’s personal framing preferences Area of country where the house will be built

3. Floor Joist/Foundation Includes: –Joist floor layout –Finished line quality–structural materials –Finished-quality lines–finishing materials –Dimensioning –Floor and foundation notes

7. Post-and-Beam Foundations Includes: –Layout –Finished-quality lines–structural material –Finished-quality lines–finishing material –Dimensioning –Floor and foundation notes

11. Basement with Concrete Slab Basement layout –Use light construction lines –Engineer’s drawing may be required Depends on seismic zone Understanding engineers’ design standards, or calculations, can be very frustrating Drafter does not need to understand formulas, but must be able to convert the solution into a drawing

12. Basement with Concrete Slab (cont’d.) Includes: –Layout –Finished quality lines–structural material only –Finishing materials –Dimensions –Notes

17. Conventional (Stick) Roof Framing Types of conventional roof framing: –Flat ceilings Lay out interior supports Finished-quality lines–structural members only Interior support–finished-quality lines Dimensions Finishing materials Notes

21. Conventional (Stick) Roof Framing (cont’d.) Types of conventional roof framing (cont’d.): –Vaulted ceilings Layout Finished-quality lines–structural members only Finishing materials Dimensions Notes

24. Section-Rafters Checklist Refer to the text for a complete rafter checklist, including: –Plot –Drawing –Dimensions

25. Garage/Residence–Section