CADD Chapter 13: Floor Plans

Which dimension format is is correct for floor plans?

1'-6"

The scale commonly used for residential floor plans is ______ .

1/4" - 1' 0"

What is the common scale of most residential floor plans?

1/4"=1' 0"

Kitchen base cabinets are drawn ______ inches deep, while wall cabinets are ______ inches deep.

24; 12

Overall width and length of primary walls should be multiples of ______ feet to comply with building material sizes.

4

What is the actual thickness of an exterior stud wall comprised of 1/2" drywall, 2" x 4" studs, 3/4" rigid foam insulation, and 1/2" plywood siding?

5 1/4"

An exterior frame wall composed of 5/8" siding, 3/4" insulation board, 2" x 4" studs, and 1/2" drywall is exactly ______ inches thick.

5 3/8"

The ______ door width should be used for doors.

Actual

Where should the scale be located on the drawing?

At the bottom of each drawing.

What information related to stairways should be included on the floor plan?

Basic size, location, direction of flight, number of risers, & width of stairs.

Which of the following are proper dimension notations: 9" or 1' 6"?

Both

What is the very last thing to do when drawing a floor plan?

Check the entire drawing for accuracy & completeness.

Name the 11 basic features commonly found on a floor plan.

Exterior & interior walls; size & location of windows & doors; built-in cabinets & appliances; permanent fixtures; stairs; fireplaces; walks, patios, & decks; room names; material symbols; location & size dimensions; & scale.

Dimensions on a floor plan should read from the bottom and left side. (T/F)

False

Windows in a masonry wall are dimensioned to the center of the opening. (T/F)

False

The floor plan is normally started ______.

First

Which type of line is used to show an archway or plain opening on a floor plan?

Hidden line

Does the overall length dimension of a house include the siding?

No

Beam Ceilings are shown using a hidden line on a floor plan. (T/F)

True

The floor plan is referred to by all tradeworkers. (T/F)

True

When are notes used in some cases instead of dimensions?

When information cannot be represented by a conventional dimension or symbol.

Should the type of windows be indicated on the floor plan?

Yes.

In architectural drawing, dimension lines are continuous lines with the dimension figure placed ______.

above the line

In a frame wall, a door or window is dimensioned to the ______ of the rough opening.

center

Openings in a concrete or masonry wall are generally dimensioned to the ______ of the rough opening.

edge

Wall cabinets should be drawn with ______ lines.

hidden

After the exterior walls are completed, draw the ______ next.

interior walls

A good policy to follow when locating dimensions on a floor plan is to ______.

locate dimensions where one would logically look for them.

Dimension solid masonry walls to the ______ of the wall.

outside

The floor plan is actually a _______ drawing.

section

The door ______ indicates which way the door will open.

swing

Material ______ should be used on drawings to indicate construction materials.

symbols

The material symbols should be added ______ .

when the drawing is almost complete

Include the overall dimensions for the length and ______ of the building.

width

Exterior doors and some ______ should show sills.

windows