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Blueprint reading is not terribly difficult but it does require practice and some basic knowledge of blueprints. This online blueprint reading course is designed to provide you with that foundation knowledge and enough practice at reading blueprints to get you started.

It can be shown as 1:1 or 1=1. The first number represents the actual size of the part and the second number represents the print. In other words, 1:2 means the the print is double the actual size. Whereas 3:1 indicates the actual size is three times what is shown on the print.

Here are some general tips to remember when reading your new home blueprints:They are drawn to scale.Pages are typically in the order of when they'll be constructed.The foundation plan shows specifications of the design you selected.Floor plans will show details and room dimensions for each floor being built.More items...

Here are some general tips to remember when reading your new home blueprints:They are drawn to scale.Pages are typically in the order of when they'll be constructed.The foundation plan shows specifications of the design you selected.Floor plans will show details and room dimensions for each floor being built.More items...

Material symbols are used to represent materials or contents on floor plans, elevations, and detail drawings. Different symbols may be used to represent the same item on these drawings. The outline of the drawing may be filled in with a material symbol to show what the object is made of.

Material symbols are used to represent materials or contents on floor plans, elevations, and detail drawings. Different symbols may be used to represent the same item on these drawings. The outline of the drawing may be filled in with a material symbol to show what the object is made of.

Room dimensions are presented in width by the length. For example, a room that has a dimension of 12' x 16' means it's 12 feet wide (from side to side) by 16 feet long (from top to bottom). Rooms aren't always square, so make sure you understand fully how the room feels.