A type of frame in which studs are continuous from the foundation sill plate to the roof.
Balloon Frame
The drawing that shows the supply and distribution for the electrical systems
Electrical drawings
This will give you a designation of the center of some objects such as windows and doors, I look like this.
Centerline
concrete base on which foundation sits, this is underground.
Footings
Qualified person that creates drawings for a construction project.
Architect
Horizontal framing members that attach to the sill plate and form the structural support for the floor and walls
Floor joist
Drawings that are a view from above of the building lot
Plot Plan
I am used to show that an object is hidden by another object.
Hidden line
This is something everyone says you need to do anything but for your building it is really important. It is the base, usually poured concrete, block, and sometimes wood, the framework of the house is built on it.
Foundation
A measurement of length, width, or height.
Dimension
The lowest horizontal part of a wall frame, which rest on the subfloor
Bottom Plate
This shows a cross-sectional view of a specific part of the dwelling.
Sectional Drawing
My job is to tell you the measurement of a particular object
Dimension Line
Wood frame construction in which the walls are built on constructed floor. more common with building construction now than in the past.
Platform Frame
Architectural drawings that are a copy of the original.
Blueprint
The skeleton of the Building also provides structure
Framing
This drawing will show you an enlarged view of a specific area.
Detail Drawing
I don't like to touch an object i am extending.
Extension Lines
Wall studs preform what task?
Form the vertical framework of the wall section.
This gives you help from a computer to make the drawing.
Computer-aided drafting(CAD)
What is the arrow pointing to in the picture
Top Plate
Elevation Drawing
My job is to show that the object is larger than the drawing is depicting.
Brake Lines
I may seem lazy but i also have a purpose even though I just sit on top of the foundation I give the floor joist a place to attach.
Sill or Sill Plate
You may think you are one of these, in this case it shows you the various symbols and abbreviations used on the print.
Legend