Custom Garage Plan Typical Design Details
Clearly marked custom garage plans will most likely prevent annoying disputes with
contractors as well as saving time and assuring you of a well built project.
We have taken random images from different plans to show the typical
design drawings you will need in the construction of your new garage project.
We hope these design images and notes will show just how important it is to have complete
drawings. If your builder doesn't know what you're looking for then he might not
meet your expectations.
Our custom garage plans are designed to meet code
requirements should you later want to use them as garage apartments saving costly
remodeling changes to meet codes.
Garage Plan Front Elevation
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The front elevation can show critical information such as garage roof pitch
needed to meet your required needs. Attic storage if needed can be designed
into the garage now saving cost in remodeling additions later to meet load
conditions for heavy storage items.
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Garage Plan Foundation
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Foundation plans are required for permitting in most states and must include
required items such as steel rebar in stem wall type footings and plastic
film covering steel concrete wire mesh in slab footings. Anchor bolts and
required placement for each. When brick and block stem wall type foundations
are used you must show proper head course structure as well as any wire
reinforcing wire that might be required according to height. Foundation
drains and proper placement details.
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Garage Plan First Floor
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First floor plans can include any normal or even unusual
notes for your builder to follow such as exact entry door placement and
size. Window size, type and color should be noted. Garage door size for
width and height clearance needed. Garage door material and brand if so
desired. Interior wall and ceiling finish along with paint schedules.
This plan as well as foundation should clearly show outside dimensions.
This plan should show attic access in one form or another.
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Garage Plan Second Floor
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Stair details should clearly show size and placement. In
the design details it should show proper head clearance. Ceiling lines should
be applied to show ceiling heights at the highest points and also the
lower points as in knee walls. Dormers should be clearly identified for
correct placement and window schedule for required code egress in the
event you might later turn your garage into a garage apartment for visiting
guest.
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Garage Plan First Floor Suggested Electrical
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Our suggested electrical is designed for exterior garage
use only and not for permitting use as we are not electrical engineers
qualified for such duties.
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Garage Plan Second Floor Suggested Electrical
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As the first floor outlets are for attic storage and lighting
use only.
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Garage Plan Detail Section 1
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Slab foundation details will show code requirements or better.
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Garage Plan Detail Section 2
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Garage door details showing type of door and wall and
foundation construction for proper fits
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Garage Plan Window Schedule
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Our window schedule will give you a complete list of the
windows and their size. These windows should also meet code requirements
in the event you convert your garage plan into a garage apartment later.
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Garage Plan Door Schedule
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Our door schedule provides the exact size for entry doors
as well as garage doors to eliminate any confusion with contractors.
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Garage Plan Framing Detail 1
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Most exterior detached garages are one story only an need
clearly marked roof plans showing trusses if used and truss ties and their
correct placement. Exterior walls are marked for insulation, exterior
sheathing type and material.
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Garage Plan Framing Detail 2
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Both framing details #1 and #2 will show rafter design and
size, even the rater lengths and ridge material. Shoe plates are
identified as pressure treated to meet all codes. Dormer construction is
shown with roof construction and much more.
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Garage Plan Framing Detail 3
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Framing detail #3 is shown so the stairs will meet code
requirements and simply make it easy for any contractor to construct them
properly.
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Garage Plan Framing Detail 4
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This detail show a foundation designed for brick and block
construction and in warmer climates.
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Garage Plan Framing Detail 4
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With stick built garages you will need rafter size and
placement to meet required codes for roof loads and ceiling loads. These
rafters must be sized to meet the span of the garage building to meet
codes as well.
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Garage Plan Typical Roof
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Typical roof plans help contractors in understanding
how the designer wants the roof rafters to be placed.
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Garage Plan Right Elevation
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All elevations are drawn to 1/4" scale and show all doors
and windows as well as foundation type either concrete slab or brick.
Proper ground clearance will be shown to meet codes as well.
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Garage Plan Left Elevation
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All elevations are drawn to 1/4" scale and show all doors
and windows as well as foundation type either concrete slab or brick.
Proper ground clearance will be shown to meet codes as well.
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Garage Plan Rear Elevation
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All elevations are drawn to 1/4" scale and show all doors
and windows as well as foundation type either concrete slab or brick.
Proper ground clearance will be shown to meet codes as well.
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Garage Plan Floor Joist Layout
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Our floor joist lay out shows locations for all headers
and girders required to meet code. Floor joist must be sized to meet the
garage size and span of each one. If your garage exceeds this limit we
can custom design it with truss joist or TJI's what will limit the number
of required supports underneath giving a clear work area.
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