Millwork shop drawings are an essential part of any construction or remodeling project that involves custom woodwork. These detailed drawings provide important information to millworkers and carpenters about exactly how cabinets, trim, stairs, railings, and other wood elements should be fabricated and installed. There are several different types of millwork shop drawings, each serving a specific purpose.
Architectural millwork drawings are prepared by architects and designers to show the style, dimensions, and placement of all millwork in a space. These drawings are not highly detailed but give an overall idea of the millwork design intent. For example, an architectural millwork drawing would show where cabinets and closets are located in a kitchen or bath and their general size and look. These drawings are useful for initial planning and budgeting.
Construction Drawings for Millwork
Construction drawings provide more detail than architectural drawings. A cabinet construction drawing would show specifics like the type of wood, joinery, hardware, finishes, and interior fittings. It includes front, side, and interior elevations detailing cabinet dimensions, door and drawer placement, moldings, and trim. Construction drawings are used by millworkers to build and price out the custom cabinetry and other millwork called for in the designs.
Assembly Drawings
Assembly drawings break down millwork items into individual parts that are numbered for easy reference. For example, an assembly drawing for a staircase would number every tread, riser, baluster, newel post, rail, and other parts. It provides instructions on how the parts fit together for assembly on-site. Assembly drawings are crucial for complex millwork elements like curved stairs or commercial bars.
Installation Drawings
Finally, installation drawings illustrate how the finished millwork gets properly integrated into the building. They include plans and sections showing the location of each item. Cabinet installation drawings indicate the hanging height, Toekick depth, required clearances, and coordination with adjacent surfaces. Drawings also depict mounting, anchoring, and fastening details to securely install built-ins, railings, mantels, and other millwork per code.
Knowing the different types of millwork shop drawings architects and builders utilize allows for close coordination at every stage, from design to fabrication to installation. This results in high-quality custom woodwork that meets aesthetic and functional requirements. For exceptional millwork built to your specifications from start to finish, contact the experts at McLine Studios today!
