Lumber
Nominal: 2x4
Actual: ?
1-1/2" x 3-1/2"
Vertical structure that encloses, divides, or supports the weight of the structure
Wall
1/2
6"
Horizontal cut, looking down from Above
Plan
What gas station's name is helpful when remembering the rise-to-run ratio of a staircase?
7-Eleven
Rise: vertical distance between stair treads (7"+/-)
Run: horizontal distance from the front edge of one tread to the next (11"+/-)
Nominal: 2x6
Actual: ?
1-1/2" x 5-1/2"
Assembly that divides a building into horizontal levels/stories, and provides support, stability, and a surface for walking on and placing objects
Floor
1/4
3"
Vertical view, standing directly in front of the building’s exterior or interior surface
Elevation
What is the height of a standard door?
6'-8" (80")
Vertical member that forms the framework of a wall, supports the weight of the structure, and provides a surface for attaching wall coverings
Stud
Uppermost covering of a structure that provides protection from environmental elements
Roof
1/8
1-1/2"
Vertical cut, standing directly in front of the cut
Section
Walk In Closet
Horizontal structural member that supports the weight of the subfloor, and any loads applied to the floor (people or objects)
Joist
Structure that provides access between different levels and bridges the large vertical distance by dividing it into smaller vertical distances
Staircase
7/8
10-1/2"
Measurable characteristics of an object or structure
Dimensions
What is the difference between residential v. commercial architecture and design?
Residential: spaces designed for the homeowner
Commercial: spaces designed for the public
When referring to lumber spacing, the abbreviation O.C. stands for what?
On Center (the distance between structural members, measured from their centers)
Base of the building that connects the structure to the ground, and transfers the building’s weight to the soil
Foundation
1/16
3/4"
Notes, labels, or other explanatory objects that provide additional information
Annotations
What is the difference between a load-bearing wall and a non-load-bearing wall?
Load-Bearing Wall: supports the weight of the structure
Non-Load-Bearing Wall: does not support the weight of the structure, and is only used to divide interior spaces