|
|
How to Read the Building Specifications:
| |
 |
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-five 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. |
 |
Click here for roof styles |
 |
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 |
 |
Seismic Zone, the higher the letter the closer to a seismic fault line. |
|