Tilson Live! How to Read a Floor Plan - October 31, 2023
It can be overwhelming to look at a floor plan with all the symbols, numbers, and secret codes. In this episode, you will learn how to read a floor plan. Eric and Dawn show the different floor plan sets Tilson uses and what to look for on each one. They explain the measurements and symbols used and discuss which details to focus on during your plan review.
Seminar Notes:
- 00:00 Intro Video
- 00:50 Welcomes and Introductions
- 04:17 Topic Introduction
- 07:17 Viewer Welcomes
- 08:34 How to read a floorplan
- 09:22 Copyright disclaimer
- 09:46 Online Plans
- 10:56 Exterior Walls
- 12:40 Porch Posts
- 14:11 Work Copies
- 20:01 Electrical Symbols
- 21:11 Windows
- 24:40 Doors
- 25:47 Cabinetry Details
- 27:49 Viewer Questions + Comments
- 28:06 Do all homes come with an attic?
- 31:04 Work Copy Red Line
- 33:54 File Copy Explained
- 39:10 A6 File Copy
- 39:19 K1 Final Plans
- 45:18 Viewer Questions + Comments
- 49:55 Upcoming Tilson Events
- 53:20 Wrap-Ups and Goodbyes
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