SkullMesaRanch

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Thanks for taking the time to look at my file and point out the problem. I'm surprised CA doesn't have an attic wall type without drywall but as you point out I can generate one.

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Thanks for checking the files so quickly. When I went back in and remapped the files, it worked. I assume in order to get this to work with my house plan, I'll have to enter elevation data. The upper level is about 2600'. Do I do this by "converting polyline?"

I purchased the attached contour and perimeter dxf files from the county assessor office. Will someone see if they can view this lot in 3D? I have watched the videos and read the info on the forum. The files come in on the elevation data and terrain perimeter layers. Do I need to set an elevation to view it? ContourNAVD88_1268.DXF Parcel_20218001G.dxf

Hi Joe, Thanks for the reply. If you were building a small simple house (1500sqft livable) would you use 2X4 construction in today's building environment?

Hey Gene, Right now at Lowe's the price of a 8' 2X6 is three times the cost of the comparable 2X4. As someone getting ready to build a small house and barn I really would like to use 2X4 construction if it saves money. One of the 1st things people ask when you say you're building a house is "Are you using 2X6 construction?" I don't understand how this became a status symbol. Most of heat goes out the roof not the walls and insulation is so good now that the extra 2" of insulation isn't buying that much. If I use 2x4 construction on my exterior walls I feel like I can't tell anyone except the framing contractor. Even then I'll call first to make sure they'll do it. The labor cost should be less with 2X6 exterior wall construction, but I don't know if it would swamp out savings in 2x4 material costs.

I haven't started my project but would like to know if I can have the house model and detached garage in the same project. Is this the best way or should they be in separate projects and then combined in the condocs? The house and detached garage have similar structure; same walls, roof type, height, foundation. I can't seem to find an example on the site that gives this information.