What You Get - HOUSE PLANS and HOME DESIGNS by Nauta Home Designs

When you purchase house plans from us you are assured the highest quality available.

Our house plans are drafted using CAD technology, which provides the greatest clarity,

accuracy and detail of any house plans available on the market.

Most importantly, they are easy to read, helping to avoid frustration and job site errors.

1. Detailed Foundation and Basement Plan

Drafted at 1/4" scale, this plan shows the concrete walls and concrete footings.

The plan provides all required dimensions, notes, structural members, stairs, cold cellars, crawlspaces, windows, doors etc.

Plans that have finished rooms are drafted and located as well. All unfinished basements are designed for future finished rooms and spaces.

Every basement plan is designed with and exterior perimeter "pvc" water barrier system and with the interior perimeter having 2x4 strapping, R12 batt insulation and a vapour barrier system.

2. Detailed Floor Plans

Drafted at 1/4" scale, the first and or second floor plan is shown, using various construction methods and various exterior wall finishes.

The plans provide all required dimensions, notes, structural members, stairs, windows, doors, kitchen layout, kitchen appliances, plumbing fixtures, built in fixtures, Gas fireplaces, sloped ceilings, coffered ceilings, possible floor finishes and more.

All structural members are sized and located to support upper floors and or the roof system. All different wall types are noted, located and itemized.

Every floor plan is designed with 2x6 exterior walls having R20 batt insulation (added R value for Canadian weather), an exterior air barrier system and an interior vapour barrier system.

3. Cross Sections

Drafted at 3/8" scale, these sections show the assembly of building materials for the construction of the home.

These cross sections are cut from the center of the home, from the footings to the roof surface, showing and identifying all assemblies for the footings, foundation walls, basement floor, structure, floor systems, exterior wall systems interior wall systems, ceiling systems, roof systems and eave/fascia assembly.

The cross section identifies different roof structures, truss configurations, and floor structures.

The cross section also dimensions and identifies the required elevations for the construction of the home.

Each home is designed with R40 insulation in the attic and the cross section shows the extent to where it is required, along with ventilation methods.

4. Exterior Elevations

Drafted at 1/4" scale, the exterior elevations show in detail the size, style and shape of the finished home. Included are the front, rear, right and left exterior elevations.

The elevations show the wall finishes, wall heights, roof finishes, roof pitches, finished grade lines, window and door styles, covered decks and porches, steps and railings.

Each exterior elevation also has the foundation and footing drafted to the required limits and depths.

5. Construction Details

Drafted at 3/8" or 1/2" scale, these details provide further clarity as to the construction of certain components of the design. Examples are dormer details, brick work, steel beam connections, and beam supports.

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