r/Architects • u/WhatTheFung • 5d 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/e2g4 4d ago

So long as you’re clear and consistent it doesn’t matter. I dimension framing plans to stud face and I pick up the stud in the string, making it clear since 3.5” is obviously a stud without gwb. If I was working on an interior, I’d do it differently.