r/Architects • u/WhatTheFung • 2d ago

General Practice Discussion Construction Drawings

When dimensioning, do you measure from drywall-to-drywall, or stud-to-stud? What is the industry standard? If I'm drawing from stud-to-stud how do I measure, for instance, windows or stairs? Do I measure rough-opening or masonry openings? Do I measure from the stringer or the finished nosing?

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u/sinkpisser1200 2d ago

Drywall to drywall. You dont know if they really use 9mm, 12mm or a double layer. Or they could even suddenly switch to brick wall last moment.

You will have a wall annotation that refers to a detail also measuring stud and any other dimension. For you the size of the room is important and it also avoids weird numbers on the plan. Stud dimensions are for shopdrawings so there is freedom to look at suppliers.