Make Precise Scale Plans
The key to making blueprints that work for your project is understanding how to draw to scale, which allows those reading the plans to determine precise real-world measurements from your blueprint.
- Measure each line
- Use a consistent reference scale for the entire set of plans
- Start work from the exterior walls in
- Be conscientious about wall placement and room overlap in multi-floor plans
- Include clear labels as you go
Interior walls should be drawn with a thickness to represent the space they will realistically take in the construction process, and the same is true of stairwells and doors. Remember, this plan needs to communicate all the details of the measurements of every building feature, including scaling the wall thickness to real life goals.
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