Chapter 18 Floor Plan Layout

Introduction Commonly drawing sheets sizes for residential plans: 17" × 22", 18" × 24", 22" × 34", and 24" × 36" This chapter explains floor plan layout techniques using 22" × 34" sheets Layout methods: Can be used with any sheet size large enough to fit the desired floor plan

Steps for Laying Out a Floor Plan

Steps for Laying Out a Floor Plan (cont’d.) Finally, add title block information Project name and number Address Sheet number Scale Other items (e.g., company logo)

Second-Floor Plan Layout Second-floor plan must be scaled to fit over main-floor plan Exterior walls, continued interior bearing partitions, and stairs must line up Only exceptions are portions of second floor that are cantilevered or supported beyond main floor

Second-Floor Plan Layout (cont’d.) Technique for aligning: Make a print of main-floor plan Tape it to your table Check the scale of print for accuracy Place new drawing sheet for second-floor plan over print Adjust new sheet so drawing area for second floor is over first-floor outline

Second-Floor Plan Layout (cont’d.) Technique for aligning (cont’d.): Tape second drawing sheet to the board after adjusting to desired position Lay out second-floor plan using previous steps

Basement Plan Layout Drawn using same methods described for first- and second-floor plan layouts Unfinished basements Can be drawn in conjunction with foundation plan Finished basements Best to draw a separate basement floor plan, so foundation and floor plan characteristics are isolated

Basement Plan Layout (cont’d.) Basements may be: Partial Designed under any portion of foundation area Full Occupies entire area inside foundation walls Below grade or partial below grade Underground or beneath ground level Requires window wells located at the windows

Basement Plan Layout (cont’d.) Daylight basements Used when ground slopes enough to provide a full wall height at rear or side of a house Allows you to enter and exit the basement directly from ground level

Floor Plan Drawing Checklist Refer to the text for a floor plan drawing checklist Ensures all of necessary items are included Not all items on the checklist are found on every set of floor plans Check off features used