How will pre-existing conditions interact with the project?
2. Detail your drawing with the aid of the checklist below.
Site:
• native cover – vegetation, soil, topography
• built elements – walls, walks, buildings, storm water…
• property lines – setbacks, lot coverage
• utility service lines – electric, water, sewer, storm, gas, cable, phone, data…
Structure:
• foundation – footings, walls, substructure soil/fill
• framing – underpinning, studs, joists, rafters
• sheathing – wall, roof, subfloor
• load bearing pathways – walls, beams, posts
• structural hardware – hangers, straps, clips, connectors…
Envelope:
• roofing – finish material, flashing, gutters, downspouts
• siding – wall cladding, trim, flashing, building wrap, paint…
• openings – windows, doors, skylights, utility penetrations
• insulation – wall, attic, crawl, rigid, blown, foam…
Utilities:
• plumbing – supply, sewer, vent, piping, equipment, fixtures…
• electrical – meter, panel, disconnect, wiring, outlets, switches, fixtures, equipment, trim…
• HVAC – equipment, ducts, piping, vents, grilles…
• natural gas – meter, piping, equipment, combustion exhaust/make-up
• IT – internet, cable, security, automation
Finishes:
for each item note material, installation and condition
• floors
• walls/ceilings
• architectural – doors, windows, stairs, trim, exposed beams, paneling, built-ins
• water contact – countertop, backsplash, tub/shower surround…
• fixtures – lights, sinks, faucets, toilets, tubs…
• hardware – doors, windows, faceplates, grilles, pulls, knobs…
• storage – built-ins, cabinets, closets…
• furnishings – appliances, furniture, audio/visual, art, activities