Helpppp me, what is different betwin Basic-Detail-Reference-Shopdrawing...
Can anyonce hepl me to understand well what is different between Basic Design-Detail Design-Reference Design-Shopdrawing Design Draw?? And how to arrange them follow from firstly - lastly work in the...
View ArticleRV Park Design/Site Layout
Curious if anyone here has participated in the layout/site design of an rv park? Have a couple of sketches of a proposed design of a small one and was hoping to get it critiqued. Also am in need of...
View ArticleBig Green Egg Questions
Anyone who owns or has done an outdoor kitchen that included a Big Green Egg (XL) may be able to help me here. I am designing an outdoor kitchen and the customer has an extra-large BGE. The egg will be...
View ArticleGirders 3-2x12 layout question for building an addition
I have an engineered plan to build a 2 BR, 1 level addition. Addition will sit on 6x6 PT posts, using 3-2x12 PT for girders and 2x10 as shown for floor. My question is for long spans of the 2x12...
View ArticleWhat would you build a deck out of if money were not an issue?
i'd really have to lean towards redwood or cedar. can't quite get used to the synthetics.
View ArticleMedia
Any of you ever been told by client not to post anything from their project on internet? Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk
View ArticleFastest elevator in the world
Burj Khalifa has world's third-fastest elevator and China has three skyscrapers on top five list of world's fastest lifts The details : 1. Taipei 101, Taiwan | Elevators by Toshiba With a building...
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Floor Plan Dimensions (Measurement)
Hello: I have a floor plan and need to figure out the dimensions of the various rooms. I have attached the full floor plan below: But here is a scratch of the porch. So how do I figure out the...
View ArticleChanging Engineers Mid-Project
I'm currently in the process of building a house. I was issued permits based on one design, and after permit was issued, the client made substantial revisions to the plan which require almost...
View ArticleSketchup will be going up
Anyone who uses Sketchup, it is going up to $300 a year subscription, the free version will be online only. Starts in November Considering the only improvement in a year has been dotted lines and...
View ArticleRoof Line Is Confusing Me
Maybe it’s just a mental block at this point. I personally don’t think it’s a good idea, it’s just one of several possibilities for an addition presented to me. I just can’t picture in my mind how the...
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Three-piece raised centre bay steel truss design
Ignore the top and right panels as they're not finished. This question is regarding the left panel. Should I double up the triangles to cut the top chord into six and put the c-channel metal purlins on...
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Question About Trusses
Hi All, I have a question hoping someone can answer. I have a modular home with 4x8 sheets of ply at the center of the trusses in the attic. The 4x8 sheets correspond to the open living room to kitchen...
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alterstudio
Just received plans for a large custom home from alterstudio to bid. Really impressed with their architecture. alterstudio | Home www.alterstudio.net
View Articleroof ideas
hi i have a vertical hip roof i am adding a vertical addition 12 width 45 width but i am not sure what type of roof to join i am also interested in 5 dormers on the new addition roof and i don't want...
View ArticleChief Architect
Reviewing Chief Architect for As Builts. I swear I saw a module or add on for CA that involved a photo; a means to scale the photo and then measure as you would for a reference accurate dimension that...
View Article“I need some direction “Plotting” foundation perimeter
I am a “Crawl Space Encapsulator” and I hope to find and easier way to physically measure the outside perimeter of a homes foundation on either a device or an app downloadable on my IPhone or iPad. I...
View ArticleLoad bearing question
Hello, I live in a home that is balloon framed. The wall between my dining room and kitchen currently has a standard door opening. My wife and I would like to open it up to make a cased opening. this...
View ArticleNew Energy Codes have taken effect in WA state
It will take a bit of new thinking. I'm researching - I like pictures or details best............ WSU has a great PDF here.. http://www.energy.wsu.edu/documents/1-hr 2018 WSEC-R_rev July 2020.pdf
View ArticleShould I Pour Concret Footings for A Loft Build?
I want to build a loft in an apartment with a high ceiling. The loft would be 10 x 12 with a ledger pinned to the 2x4's in the wall, 2x6 x 10ft joists, 4x6 Beam (2 x 2x6 together) and notched 6x6 posts...
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This is why I prefer hand-cut stick-framed roof systems
Seems cheap to me...but here in the PNW, most homes are trussed.
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What style are these windows?
Caught an episode of This Old House when they were finishing a build in Naraganset RI. Love these windows with the colored squares around the perimeter. What style is this? Like ... craftsman, prairie...
View ArticleLight Commercial wood trusses with ceiling grid below – hot/humid environment
If the decision is made to utilize a vented attic with insulation installed between the trusses, is a membrane on the underside of the truss required or recommended? Below the trusses will be an...
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Fireplace Design Ideas
Kind of stumped on a design idea for this fireplace. It's been this way for about 30 years but they don't like the drywall between the black slate and the white trim, they say it looks stupid. So they...
View ArticlePlacement of stairs
I own a condo in an old factory. Right now it's a shell. I'm trying to attach a rough drawing that a draftsman made for me. The unit is 3 stories but I am only interested in placement of stairs from...
View ArticleBest Home Design software
Hey everyone. I build custom homes and occasionally do tweaking of the designs myself. As of now ive always just used paper and pencil to do my design drafting, but i would like to purchase some...
View ArticleFor anyone interested in trimless doors, windows etc
I've invented a new product designed to be a better option than fry reglet for trimless detail. It caps over the face reveal of doors and windows but leaves the wood return on the inside so it can be...
View ArticleHome build starter packet
For You General contractors out there, I'm not sure if this has been discussed before, but I am trying to create a starter packet to send potential homeowner, (for new construction build) with a list...
View ArticleBIM Integrated Take off Software *Wanted*
Is there any software out there that can take a Revit AutoCAD file and automatically perform a material Take-Off? I have used up a lot of trials for software but they typically only support PDF files....
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Joining two logs to increase the length
Sorry for google translation ... When you buy Logs, Beams or Planks from the Construction Market, these materials are in Standard Length. In Russia = 6 meters (first of all, all the works that I...
View ArticleVertical Ledger? I'm stumped.
In producing a set of drawings for an addition...I've run up on a member that just doesn't come to mind for a proper description to set to print. Existing masonry (brick) wall at a corner where the new...
View ArticlePatio roof design ideas?
I have a patio roof to build. I'm having a tough time figuring out how to get a good transition at the eaves. It's 40' wide, the distance between the two gables, and extends 14' off the house. I drew...
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Antique log joints
1. First of all, the drawing ======================================================================= 2. Initial felling ... Used Carpenter's Ax ... This process is needed to "create the first bowl"...
View Articledbl 2 x 6 post strength
Curious, how much vertical weight (as a post) can 2- 2 x6x7' SPF nailed together support
View ArticleCloset software
I’m kind of retired but still do a closet or two a month. I measure and usually do a drawing of the closet for estimating and client approval. I would love to have software that would make it a whole...
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