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This is a list of the information that we need to begin your project. We list default (or assumed) shell descriptions for the convenience of our clients. All key dimensions must be included in your plans and specifications. Any dimensions not given will be based on our interpretation of building practices conforming to UBC codes. Changes to the model from your original set of specifications will be done at an additional cost. Please provide any other information you feel necessary or helpful. Click here to see our Options and Costs page.
| General Information | ||
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| Job name: | ||
| Job address: | ||
| Parcel, lot number and size: | ||
| Contractor/designer name: | ||
| Address & phone number: | ||
| License no. (if applicable): | ||
| Direction of north | ||
| Location of septic | ||
| Setbacks to perimeter | ||
| Shell Information | Default Description | Client Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation: | ||||
| Footer width and depth | 12"x6"-1 story, 16"x8"-2 story | |||
| Stem wall width | 6"-1 story, 8"-2 story | |||
| Sill plate sizes | 5_1/2" | |||
| Floors: | ||||
| Joist size and spacing | 2x10", 16" o.c. | |||
| Decking size and type | 3/4" T&G plywood | |||
| Channels | under parallel and load brg. walls | |||
| Blocking | (indicate midspan and/or special framing) | |||
| Beams in floor | (describe special framing) | |||
| Slab depth | 4" | |||
| Elevation of each floor and slab | (porch, main, garage) | |||
| Girders and Posts: | ||||
| Post dimensions | 4x4 (3_1/2" x 3_1/2") | |||
| Girder dimensions | 4x10 (3_1/2" x 9_1/4") | |||
| Walls: | ||||
| Standard wall height | 8'1" (92_1/2" studs + 4_1/2" 3 plates) | |||
| Wall thickness | Interior 3_1/2" Exterior 5_1/2" | |||
| Standard blocking height | 4' (indicate other) | |||
| Exterior sheathing | 1/2" 4x8 CDX | |||
| Sheathing extension top & bottom | 1_1/2" top, 1" bottom | |||
| Sheathing opening holdback | 1_1/2" | |||
| Framing layout | 16" o.c. w/3 plates | |||
| Angles of non 90 degree walls | ||||
| Openings: | ||||
| Header information | single 6x12 DF | |||
| Special framing | (garage doors, post trimmers) | |||
| Door width difference | 2" (3'0" door = 3'2" rough opening) | |||
| Door height difference | 2_3/4" (6'8" door = 6'10_3/4" header height) | |||
| Window width difference | 0" | |||
| Window height difference | 0" = 6'10_3/4" header height | |||
| Ceilings: | ||||
| Joist size and spacing | 2x6 (5_1/2" deep ceilings) 24" o.c. | |||
| Channels | ||||
| Blocking | ||||
| Roofs: | ||||
| Rafter size and spacing | 2x8 (7_1/4" thick roofs) 24" o.c. | |||
| Pitch of each roof | 4/12 pitch | |||
| Hip, ridge & valley member sizes | 2x10 (9_1/4" deep) | |||
| Exterior sheathing | 1/2" 4x8 CDX | |||
| Rafter/wall bearing info | seat cut 5_1/2" | |||
| Blocking at ext. walls or other | ext. wall shear blocking | |||
| Eave overhangs | 24", 2x8 depth, plumb cut | |||
| Gable overhangs | 18", 2x4 lookouts @24" o.c. | |||
| Fascia size | 1x10 | |||
| Stairs: | ||||
| Total rise and run each flight | 8'11" rise, 11'8" run | |||
| Tread height, tread depth | 7 5/8" rise & 10" run | |||
© 2002 Michael Dooley