This scaled PDF detail shows how to build a simple gambrel roof truss to provide more usable headroom at the upper floor. Can be used for 20' and 24' structures and modified for other building widths.
Plan and section for larger L-shaped stair that meets new IRC stair code. Includes specifications and modification guidelines as well as suggested framing techniques. Downloads at 1/4" scale for pasting into plans.
Print this PDF file and use a local zoom copier to bring plans from magazines, books and websites to the same scale. This allows you to combine plan ideas into custom designs. Use this kit for preliminary house planning and to get a feel for the sizes of rooms and spaces. You can determine what spaces are needed and how you will live in and use this building.
This is a PDF file with 1/8" scale cut outs of standard items you can move around to test a floor plan layout. These freehand drawings at a small scale keep things loose as they should be in preliminary planning.
Use this in combination with the Plan Scaler kit to do preliminary layouts and to determine the best sized plan to modify for your project.
