Post on 19-Jan-2016
Chapter 22
Introduction to Elevations
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Links for Chapter 22
Elevation Basics
Surface Materials
Related Web Sites
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Elevation Basics
• Used to show the exterior of the building
• Shown as orthographic projections
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Elevation Basics
• Typically, four views are given• Additional elevations may be needed if
building is irregular shaped• Each elevation is given a reference number
that coordinates with the floor plan• Drawn as either presentation or working
drawings
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Elevation Basics
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Elevation Basics
• Drawn same scale as floor plan which is usually 1/4”=1’0”
• If front elevation is drawn to floor plan scale, additional drawings may be a smaller scale
• A side elevation is placed beside the rear and front elevations
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Elevation Basics
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Surface Materials
• Roofing materials should be represented clearly and quickly– Asphalt shingles are drawn with varying line
weights and lengths
– Wood shakes and tiles shown jagged
– Rub-on films may be used for some roofs
– CADD produces a more realistic surface
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Surface Materials
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Surface Materials
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Surface Materials
• Skylights are made of flat glass or domed plastic
• The flatter the roof the more distorted a rectangular skylight will appear
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Surface Materials
• Wall coverings describe the exterior finish of the building
• Wood siding is installed in large sheets and has a variety of appearances
• Wood substitutes are more durable and resemble wood finishes
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Surface Materials
• Aluminum and vinyl siding also resemble wood finishes
• Masonry is made of brick, concrete block, or stone– Each of these is easily maintained, durable,
but more expensive
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Surface Materials
• Doors and windows should resemble the type of door detailed in the schedule– Be sure to include a decorative pattern if
applicable
• Rails can be solid or open with vertical rails that are spaced evenly
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Surface Materials
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Surface Materials
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Surface Materials
• Shutters should be shown on elevations
• The chimney should be shown as wood or masonry faced
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Related Web Sites
• American Brick - www.ambrico.com
• Engineered Wood Association- www.apawood.org
• Vinyl Institute - www.vinylinfo.org
• Canadian Wood Council - www.cwc.ca
• Georgia Pacific - www.gp.com