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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” (150mm) apart.
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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” (150mm) apart. • A brick wall is represented with an additional line 4” (100mm) 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” (100mm) 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 • Within 3” (75mm) of a corner to allow space for doorframe and trim • Approx. 24” (600mm) 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” (25mm) 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 1050mm) in 2” increments (50mm) • Pairs of doors range from 2’6”-12’-0” (750-3600mm) wide in 6” (150mm) increments • Doors are usually 6’-8” (2000mm) high although 9’-0” (2400mm) doors are available.
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 2400mm) but they range in width from 5’-0” – 12’0” (1500 to 3600mm) in 12” (25mm) increments. • Interior sliding doors range from 4’-0” through 12’-0” (1200-3600mm)
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” (150mm) increments • Doors must be same length as opening÷4 Closets are typically 2’ (600mm) deep
GARAGE DOORS • Overhead doors range in width from 8’-0” through 18’-0” (2400 to 5400mm). • An 8’-0” (2400mm)door is common width for a single car. • A 9’-0” (2700mm)door will accommodate a truck or van. • A door that is 16’-0” (4800mm) 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.