Plan for 3 bedroom house are very detailed and provide information about each part of the house. Reading house plans is easier than it sounds when you break the task down in simple steps, starting with a general overview and then moving into more specific views from different angles and positions.
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The plan solution and utilities
Consider bedroom planning as if you look down in your house with the roof away. Plan drawings are an overview view of the completed structure. Look at the dimensions drawn between the walls. This will tell room sizes and distances between corners and windows or doors. Look for places for fixtures such as sinks, water heaters and ovens, toilets or large appliances. Look for references to electrical outlets and plumbing. These markings will tell you where they will be located and where pipes, water and heating systems run through the house plan.
Take the call where main connections for both plumbing and electrical fixtures. Look for the legend that will show what the different symbols are. Often these are on separate pages for easier reading as well as allowing electrical installers easier access to this information. This layout shows the placement of items such as luminaires, fans, switches and access panels. This legend helps you understand all the markings on the house plan.
The Cross Sections
Look under the cross section of the house. These are the drawings that show how the bedroom house plan looks like you would meet the walls. Take in the interior height to make sure it will not feel crowded. Look over the height and location of solid decor such as sinks and built in cabinets. Make sure they are at a comfortable height and in a good location for intended use. Check window and door locations. See if they fit the walls and placed in balance on the wall. Consider the room height. See if the ceiling is high enough and if the inputs are wide enough for easy passage. Make sure the windows or doors are in a good position. Note the outer cross section. These will tell you what the house will look like on the property. Also note any landscaping on this point. This can help you start planning for outdoor gardens and shrubs. This is also a good time to look for any problems drainage from leaves in autumn or ice in winter.