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What is a Foundation Plan?
Foundations create stability and a base for our buildings. They are the first portion of…
What Does “TYP” Mean? What is a typical detail?
“TYP” is one of the most common abbreviations you’ll see in a set of construction…
What is a Roof Plan?
Imagine looking down from 100′ above a building. This is what is drawn in a…
What Are Floor Plans & What Do They Show?
The architectural plans are the heart and soul of any drawing set. The initial concept…
What Does RGD stand for in Construction?
You’ve just received an email from the contractor, and they mentioned something about “RGDs.” Not…
Nominal vs Actual Lumber Sizes (with charts)
Wood has been used to create shelter for nearly as long as humans have walked…
Attic Insulation Removal: What to consider for DIY
How to Finish Drywall & the Tools You’ll Need
The gypsum board is hung and in place; now what? It’s now time to finish…
Standard CAD Layers for Architectural Drawings
Drawing layers are the primary way CAD software organizes graphic information and controls that information’s…