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Question How far does the key go into the footing? Response Concrete of type the typical for foundations well in increments of an 1/2 inch. Smaller increments have a risk of not casting properly. A good key to mention for … Continue reading →

Question: I was wondering what the king stud is supposed to look. Could I get a photo of how a king stud supposed to look at windows, and doors? Response: See the links below for appropriate examples. https://basc.pnnl.gov/images/right-%E2%80%93-air-barrier-installed-between-double-wall-framing https://www.versatilewp.com/window_framing_2xq/

Question: Should the roof be in a square shape or in a L shape for the high performance house? The plan has a cantilever so should we make it square or keep it L shaped? Response: Yes, you may have … Continue reading →

Question: I am confused as to how the architectural casework is supposed to be shown in the plans. Response: Casework is shown in the architectural plans only. Use the lightest lines to indicate casework. Items that should be considered casework … Continue reading →

Question: Do you want an email scan of our books or will they be collected next class? Response: Yes, I reviewed students notes after class. We also gave students the option to scan and upload their notes if they preferred, … Continue reading →

Question: Are you collecting notebooks today (10/17) or next week? I heard there was some talk about it but I didn’t catch on which day will it be.?  Response: Yes, we are collecting notebooks today (10/17) for the 2:30pm and … Continue reading →

Question: A few more questions, since the plan doesn’t show any doors are we supposed to add them? And what is this big rectangle at the back of the house supposed to represent?  Response: Yes, you should add some doorways … Continue reading →

Question:  As I was doing the floor plan for the Ault House I noticed that most of the interior walls are only 3” thick. I already scaled the drawing before for the basement plan. Do I just leave them at … Continue reading →

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Question: I am currently making the pdfs and whenever I do them the text in red from the title block does not show. Do you know why that is? Response: Check your layer is set to print, use the “LA” … Continue reading →