Printing Your Building Plans
Printing building plans sounds simple—and most of the time, it is. But small printing mistakes can lead to confusion, delays, or inaccurate drawings once a project is underway.
This free guide explains how to print One-Five Design Co. plans clearly, accurately, and to scale—whether you’re printing at home, at work, through a print shop, or using plans digitally.
What This Guide Covers
This guide walks through the core components found in a typical residential plan set, including:
- How plans are organized and read as a system
- Floor plans, elevations, and sections
- Common symbols, notes, and abbreviations
- How scale and dimensions work
- How drawings reference one another
- What plans include—and what they don’t
The goal isn’t to turn you into a designer. The goal is to help you read plans clearly and avoid misunderstandings later.
Who This Guide Is For
This guide is useful if you are:
- Building from stock or custom plans
- Reviewing plans before purchasing or pricing
- Acting as your own general contractor
- Working with builders, inspectors, or permitting authorities
No prior construction or design experience is required.
How to Use This Guide
- Open the PDF in a new tab
- Read it straight through, or jump to specific sections
- Refer back to it as questions come up
Many owners find it helpful to review this guide before looking closely at their own plan set.
Open the Free Guide (PDF)
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