Q. What Copyright issues can I expect?

A. Good question. When you purchase our plans you are purchasing the rights to use the plan. You DO NOT own the plan. Each purchase allows for one single use of the plan. Our plans are protected by common copyright laws and such laws will be enforced when found abused. However, unlike others we allow YOU to make as many copies as deemed necessary for single construction and bid preparation.

Q. What can I expect to receive when I order your plans?

A. Our plans are designed in accordance with local building and governing codes common to our local region based on the International Residential Code 2012 as put forth by the International Code Council. That said each plan sold may include: Exterior Elevation drawings, Foundation drawings, Floor Plan layouts, Electrical layouts, Roof and Floor Framing layouts, Sections, Notes, and specific details depending on complexity of home. Click here for a typical set of plans.

Q. What is NOT included with your plans?

A. The Drawing Board, Inc. is not an Architectural or Engineering firm therefore an Architectural or Engineer stamp or seal is not included with the purchase of our plans. Some locations require that a licensed architect or engineer review and approve plans, prior to construction or obtaining a building permit. We strongly advise that you consult your local building official who can tell you if such a review is required.

Q. What is a Digital Plan?

A. We offer two types of drawing documents: Paper Plans (printed on 24×36 inch CAD bond paper which we mail to you) and Digital Plans (Adobe.pdf format copies so you can print and or email them.)

Q. Can you make changes to any of your plans?

A. Yes. We can make any changes you prefer. Changes are billed hourly. Exterior Elevation changes are quite simple to make and take little time. Moving walls and rearranging spaces affect all plans and take more time. If that one plan is missing a key detail please call or email.

Q. Why Paypal? Do I need a PayPal account to order your plans?

A. First, No you do not need a PayPal account to pay for our plans via PayPal. Second, PayPal is a market leader for payment processing. They provide bank level encryption for all payments proccessed, they take responsibility for your financial information, I am able to accept international currencies and they provide fraud checking services as well. Both yours and my interests are secured.

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