kMoquin

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  1. The convention here (northeast US) is to align framing and foundation with the sheathing and siding overhanging.
  2. I've made a stream in the past with the sidewalk object. Just change the material.
  3. Structure is not necessarily your biggest concern here. https://www.ada.gov/2010ADAstandards_index.htm
  4. Sounds like someone needs an engineer and possibly a copy of ADAAG
  5. You may need to create custom materials if the ones you want aren't in the library. (ie the T-Stud or Rockwool) Steve has you covered on the strapping. Sometimes I just use "Opening (No Material)" for a rainscreen I simulate Zip-R with the OSB material and the Insulation Foam material.
  6. If this application is to protect I-Joist floor framing then joints are not required to have tape or compound. Have a look at page 3: I Joist Fire Protection.pdf
  7. You can take care of the roof edge within the dialog box for the roof and 2nd floor room. The vertical edge of the wall might be best done with a pslid. Here are the dbx settings to fix the roof:
  8. Kevin Moquin, AIA, LEED AP Maine Licensed Architect 1 Union Street #203 Portland, ME 04101 (207)615-6421 www.km-a.me
  9. In your materials library you should find "Opening (no material)"
  10. There is one in the "Design Style No.1 Maximalism / Biophilia" library https://www.chiefarchitect.com/3d-library/index.php?r=site/detail/1148 It's named "Sigmund" instead of Eames
  11. Use the macro %date.short%
  12. Thanks Steve ! (face palm) I wont mention all the time I spent avoiding obvious solutions.