FLOOR PLAN SYMBOLS REPRESENTING WALLS Exterior walls reflect
FLOOR PLAN SYMBOLS
REPRESENTING WALLS Exterior walls reflect the material chosen for the outside of the building (brick, siding etc) Siding, board and batton and stucco are constructed from a 2 x 6 Exterior walls are represented with lines that are 6” (150 mm) apart. A brick wall is represented with an additional line 4” (100 mm) on the outside of an exterior 2 x 6 An interior wall is constructed from a 2 x 4 and is represented by two lines 4” (100 mm) apart.
DOOR SYMBOLS The door symbol placed on a floor plan will reflect the type of door to be used. Although a door can be placed where traffic patterns dictates, doors are usually placed in one of three locations 1. Within 3” (75 mm) of a corner to allow space for doorframe and trim 2. Approx. 24” (600 mm) from a corner to allow furniture to be placed behind an open door. 3. Centered on the wall.
SWINGING DOOR SYMBOLS Exterior doors have a sill that is drawn 1” (25 mm) from the exterior side of the wall.
SWINGING DOORS Common door widths for single swinging door range from 2’-6” to 12’-0” (900 to 1050 mm) in 2” increments (50 mm) Pairs of doors range from 2’ 6”-12’-0” (7503600 mm) wide in 6” (150 mm) increments Doors are usually 6’-8” (2000 mm) high although 9’-0” (2400 mm) doors are available.
SWINGING DOORS
NON-SWINGING DOORS Pocket doors A pocket door slides into a wall cavity. Used when space for door swing is limited Should not be placed in high-traffic areas, an exterior wall, or where it would interfere with plumbing or electrical wiring
NON-SWINGING DOORS Sliding Doors Common sizes for exterior sliding doors are 6’-0” and 8’-0” (1800 and 2400 mm) but they range in width from 5’-0” – 12’ 0” (1500 to 3600 mm) in 12” (25 mm) increments. Interior sliding doors range from 4’-0” through 12’-0” (1200 -3600 mm)
FOLDING DOORS Bifold Doors Bifold doors are always done in pairs Common widths range from 4’-0” to 9’ 0” (1200 to 1700 mm) in 6” (150 mm) increments Doors must be same length as opening÷ 4 Closets are typically 2’ (600 mm) deep
GARAGE DOORS Overhead doors range in width from 8’-0” through 18’-0” (2400 to 5400 mm). An 8’-0” (2400 mm)door is common width for a single car. A 9’-0” (2700 mm)door will accommodate a truck or van. A door that is 16’-0” (4800 mm) wide is common for a double car garage. Doors are 7’-0” high.
WINDOWS Sliding Windows Popular due to moderate price The window is 50% open able
WINDOWS Casement 100% Openable Hinges allow the window to open outward.
WINDOWS Fixed (or Picture Windows) Do not provide ventillation but maximize the view Can be used in combination with sliding and casement windows
WINDOWS Double Hung Windows Allow the lower portion of the window to slide vertically and both panels of the window to tilt inward for easy cleaning.
COMMON WINDOW SIZES Room Width Height Living, dining and family rooms 6’ to 12’ (18003600 mm) 4’to 5’ (12001500 mm) Bedrooms 3’ t 0 6’-0” (9001800 mm) 3’ 6” to 4’ (10501800 mm) Kitchen 3’ to 6’-0” (9001800 mm) 3’ to 3’-6” (9001050 mm) Bathrooms 2’ to 3’ (600 -900 mm) 18” to 36” (450 to 900 mm)
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