Elevation and Floor Plan Basics

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What is the primary purpose of an elevation drawing?

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To show the finished appearance of a given side of the building.

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What features should be shown on an elevation?

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Identification of the specific side of the house, grade lines, finished floor and ceiling levels, location of exterior wall corners, windows and doors, roof features, vertical dimensions of important features, porches, decks and patios, and material symbols.

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How many elevations are usually required?

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Four: front, rear, right side, and left side.

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What is the reference point for most elevations?

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The grade line.

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How are features below grade drawn in an elevation?

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With hidden lines.

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What is the purpose of the slope triangle in an elevation?

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To show the angle of the roof.

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What does the floor plan show?

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The width and depth of a house plan.

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When is the floor plan done in the set of drawings?

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First.

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What are doors drawn as on a floor plan?

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The actual door width.

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What are dimension lines in architectural drawings?

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Continuous lines with the dimension figure placed above the line.