How-To: Reading Construction Blueprints [Structural #1 - Beams, Straps, Shear Walls]

Join Houzz Pro - https://tr.ee/feJ1G0_L1V Reading plans is a tough task, many carpenters can build a house but can't read a set of plans front to back to know how that house gets built. In this series, I explain different things in a set of plans to show you how to properly read and understand concrete, rough framing and siding when it comes to building plans. Introduction: 0:00 - 0:30 Why We Use These: 0:31 - 0:54 Structural Keynotes: 0:55 - 4:25 Truss Field Measure: 4:26 - 6:00 Houzz Pro Sponsor: 6:01 - 7:01 Framing Callouts: 7:02 - 8:28 Shear Wall Schedules: 8:29 - 12:58 Locating Shear Walls: 12:59 - 15:20 Common Issue: 15:21 - 15:42 Post W/ Strap Example: 15:43 - 18:14 Shear Wall Details: 18:06 - 22:14 My Most Common Mistake: 22:14 - 25:55 Understanding The Plans: 25:56 - 32:35 Grid Lines: 32:36 - 35:34 Closing Out: 35:35 - 36:10 Architectural Floor Plans, Structural Floor Plans, Roof Plans, Window & Door Schedules, Title Sheets and more. We cover everything in this series in hopes of elevating the industry and building more competent carpenters. Our Sponsors: Houzz Pro - https://tr.ee/feJ1G0_L1V Diablo Tools - https://www.diablotools.com/ Crescent Tools - https://www.crescenttool.com/ #construction #blueprint #framing