Blueprints 101

How to Read the Building Specifications:

Plan Num.	Building Size	Exterior Materials	Roof Span	Roof Load	Roof Frame	Wind/ Exp.	Wall Height	Door Sizes	Roof Pitch	Roof Style	Plan Price
1004	12 x 24	Wood	12'	60#	Truss	80-C	8'	8 x 7	4/12	A	$300
2125 M03	24 x 28	Stucco	28'	20#	MFG	80-C	10'	16 x 9	4/12	B	$425
3620	40 x 32	Wood	28'/18'	20#	MFG	80-C	10'/14'	12x8/10x12	4/12	BA	$800
4340 M04	48 x 30	Stucco	30'	20#	MFG	80-C	10'	2) 16x9	4/12	HIP	$800
5270 M02	30x40x	Wood	30'	30#	Stick	80-C	10' + 8'	2) 10x8/9x7	4 Post	Gambrel	$1100
6105	60x30	Metal	30'	20#	Truss	80-C	10'	Front Open	4/12	B	$400
7050 M32	4 x 48	Lap	12'/16'	20#	Stick	80-C	8' - 8'	2) 12x9	6/12	Ranchette	$1,075

	Refer to building by this information. Order plan(s) by this number.
	Overall width (left to right) and depth (front to back) of enclosed building at longest dimension.
	Stucco indicates stucco finish over plywood sheathing. Wood indicates 5/8" vertical groove plywood.
	Overall length (not counting overhang) of roof truss: will include covered areas if applicable.
	Our Minimum live load design is 20 lbs. Higher roof/snow loads are available on special orders.
	Roof framing options: Truss - owner built truss plans complete with full-size cut out patterns layout and engineering or mfg truss as alternate, specify when ordering. Mfg. - manufactured truss - available from a local fabricator. Manufacturer  will supply drawings and calculations. Stick - stick frame - Roof construction in pieces, ridge board, rafters, wall ties,  collar ties & 2 x4 cripples at gate end. Full-size cut-out patterns included.  Mfg truss as an alternate on most, but not all, verify.
	Eighty mile per hour, exposure C is our basic design criteria. This wind loading will cover most areas. VERIFY with your building department that your location's requirements do not exceed this figure.  Higher wind loads available in special order.
	Height of wall including plates.
	Door(s) width and height. Height opening may be slightly lower in higher roof loads or some load bearing conditions (roof style B).
	Indicates slope of roof. The higher the number ( /12), the steeper the  roof. Roof pitches not shown are available on special order.  4 post indicated # of post required on interior.
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	Cost of plans; including 2 signed sets - Building Department and Owners: Additional "Bid Purpose" sets available - $20 for one-story plans, $30 for two-story