diff --git a/scss/README.md b/scss/README.md
index 29f3eec2..0b3eb81e 100644
--- a/scss/README.md
+++ b/scss/README.md
@@ -78,3 +78,5 @@ Layouts and behaviors for specific row/col use cases should be handled on a case
   }
 }
 ```
+
+Page templates that inherit from the `base.html` template should render `.col` elements at their top level, with no other wrapping elements.