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Framing
Plan Package
Now that you found the house plan to build your beautiful home,
you want to know more about how your home will be constructed. You want peace
of mind that you have a solid foundation, strong walls, and a roof over your
head that you can rely upon. Being informed on your house's framing ensures
that you can communicate your requirements to your builder.
HDA's Framing Package offers a deeper knowledge into the
intricacies of your house plan. We developed the Framing Package for homebuyers
interested in understanding the building process from the ground up. Novices to
the building process will appreciate the clearly written descriptions,
overview, and over 100 illustrations. Experienced builders will enjoy having a
quick reference to most framing issues they will encounter.
The Framing Package consists of eight 17" x 22" detail
drawings, including many three-dimensional drawings. Illustrations include
important terms and pages have clearly written notes. Please note: the Framing
Package is not plan specific.
The Framing Package includes information on:
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Foundation details for basements, crawl
spaces, and slabs
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Typical floor-framing systems
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Wall framing
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Roof-framing
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Masonry and fireplaces
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Exterior wall conversion from 2x4 to
2x6 construction
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Decks and porches
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Stair construction
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Drywall and insulation
Enjoy your home building experience as a knowledgeable consumer
with HDA's Framing Package. You may also find our Electrical
and Plumbing Packages beneficial, and we
provide the complete set of three for the price of two.
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Electrical
Plan Package
Power up your house plan with HDA's Electrical Package. You may
feel intimidated by the home building experience because you do not feel
comfortable with the building process. Or, perhaps you have a basic knowledge
and want to broaden your skills as you begin negotiating with contractors.
Being an informed consumer is the best way to ensure a pleasant home building
experience.
HDA's Electrical Package will enhance your house plan purchase.
We developed our plan packages for new homebuilders who want to become more
involved in the building process. The Electrical Package presents most of the
wiring issues you will encounter with your new home. It is also beneficial for
do-it-yourselfers who want a reference while remodeling and renovating.
Our Electrical Package consists of nine 17" x 22" detail
drawings. Many of the schematics feature color-coded wiring diagrams. There are
dozens of illustrations and tables, and all pages come with clear explanations
and notes. Please note: the Electrical Package is not plan specific.
The Electrical Package includes:
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General explanation and illustration of
a home electrical system
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Glossary of terms
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Schedule of abbreviations and symbols
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Wiring tables
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Summary of major wiring issues
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Service entrance details
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Load requirements
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Load calculations and wattage tables
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Distribution panel wiring
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Floor plan wiring examples
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Typical switch wiring details
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Special wiring details
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Material list
Approach your home building experience as a knowledgeable
consumer with HDA's Electrical Package. You may also find our
Plumbing and Framing Packages
useful. We provide the complete set of three for the price of two.
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Plumbing
Plan Package
Selected a house plan and ready to start building your dream
home? HDA wants you to have the best home building experience possible. We
believe everyone constructing a house should have an understanding of the
building processes to help negotiate contracts and ensure a top-quality home.
HDA's Plumbing Package is an excellent addition to your house
plan. Created for homebuyers with no plumbing knowledge or to do-it-yourselfers
with good intermediate skills, the Plumbing Package outlines many plumbing
issues you will encounter. In addition to new home construction, the Plumbing
Package can be used for remodeling, renovation and retrofitting and serves as a
useful reference long after your home is built.
The Plumbing Package consists of nine 17" x 22" detail
drawings, dozens of illustrations and schematics. Explanations are clearly
written and a glossary of plumbing terms is included. The Plumbing Package
addresses issues from the simple to the more advanced. Please note: the Plumbing
Package is not plan specific.
The Plumbing Package opens with an illustration and discussion
of the basic home plumbing system. The package also includes instruction and
information regarding:
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Piping and construction methods
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Site and well information
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Basement details
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Color-coded piping schematics
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Drain pipe information and on-site
sewage disposal
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Notes and details on specialized topics
Enjoy your home building experience as a knowledgeable consumer
with HDA's Plumbing Package. You may also find our Electrical
and Framing Packages beneficial, and we
provide the complete set of three for the price of two.
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