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