Measuring Exterior Wall Thickness

Overview

This article explains how to physically measure the exterior wall thickness of a property so it can be entered into Stitch or Survey. Using a tape measure at an exterior doorway, you measure from the outer cladding to the interior wall surface, being careful to exclude any trim from the measurement.

Wall thickness is important because it affects how accurately floor areas are calculated. By measuring and setting the correct wall thickness, we ensure that both interior and exterior areas are represented properly on floor plans. This helps create reliable, professional results and avoids misleading measurements, especially when comparing properties or meeting industry standards.

For more information on manually adjusting the exterior wall thickness, please see our article under:
Customizing Your iGUIDE Floor Plans

How to Measure the Exterior Wall Thickness

Below is a video tutorial on measuring the thickness of the exterior wall so that it can be imputed into Stitch/Survey.

Please note the Exterior Wall Thickness information is between minutes 1:07 and 1:54 in the video below:

Step-By-Step Instructions:

• Make sure to use a tape measure.
• Go to a doorway that will give you a clear measurement of the exterior wall.
• Measure from the exterior cladding to the interior wall.
• Make sure not to add any trim to the measurement