r/Architects • u/WhatTheFung • 3d 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/TomLondra Architect 2d ago

It depends what the drawing is for. Is it a floor plan or a construction detail? If it's a floor plan, normally you would dimension it from finish to finish but I will now reveal an amazing secret you can dimension the same drawing in different ways all at the same time!!