Static field route #68

What do I do when wrong offset direction because plan is rotated?

Measuring, Field Verification & Layout MarksFoundation layout starter — field verify before cutting/loading

Confirm offset direction against the building orientation before marking. A rotated plan can make left/right look backwards.

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Field checklist

Orient the plan to grid/room/field.
Mark the start point and direction of move.
Check airflow and elevation.
Use a sketch/arrow on the piece if needed.
Ask if plan rotation is confusing.

Ask foreman

This plan is rotated. Which way does the offset move in the field?

Do not

Do not lay out an offset until you know which way it moves in the real building.

Why it matters

Offset direction mistakes are easy when paper orientation and field orientation do not match.

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