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Floor Plans
A floor plan is an overhead view of the completed house (with the roof removed). You'll see parallel
lines that scale at whatever width the walls are required to be. Dimensions are usually drawn
between the walls to specify room sizes and wall lengths. Floor plans will also include details of
fixtures like sinks, water heaters, furnaces, etc. Floor plans will include notes to specify finishes,
construction, methods or symbols for electrical items.
Elevations
Elevations are a non-perspective view of the house. These are drawn to scale so that measurements
can be taken for any aspect necessary. Plans include front, rear and both side elevations. The
elevations specify ridge heights, the positioning of the final fall of the land, exterior finishes, roof
pitches, fence locations and other details that are necessary to give the house its exterior
architectural styling.
Sectional views
A section cuts through the dwelling and the location of this 'cut through' is noted on the floor plan. It
describes how the building will be constructed and discusses how the internal finishes are to look.
Sections are used because they explain certain conditions in more detail.

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Plan reading

  • 1. Floor Plans A floor plan is an overhead view of the completed house (with the roof removed). You'll see parallel lines that scale at whatever width the walls are required to be. Dimensions are usually drawn between the walls to specify room sizes and wall lengths. Floor plans will also include details of fixtures like sinks, water heaters, furnaces, etc. Floor plans will include notes to specify finishes, construction, methods or symbols for electrical items. Elevations Elevations are a non-perspective view of the house. These are drawn to scale so that measurements can be taken for any aspect necessary. Plans include front, rear and both side elevations. The elevations specify ridge heights, the positioning of the final fall of the land, exterior finishes, roof pitches, fence locations and other details that are necessary to give the house its exterior architectural styling. Sectional views A section cuts through the dwelling and the location of this 'cut through' is noted on the floor plan. It describes how the building will be constructed and discusses how the internal finishes are to look. Sections are used because they explain certain conditions in more detail.