skirby19

Here is an elevation view of the sample design he sent showing the rafters.

RAFTER DESIGN2.pdf

I've been attempting to build some custom raftertails. Client has sent me a design i'm trying to mimic. What is the best approach? is there a design in the library that is similar? so I don't have to create it from scratch.

I have open rafters and I would need the attached design for every other raftertail.

RAFTER DESIGN.pdf

sommers 3.plan

Sorry, a little premature. I found it in the Rail Profile section.

Hi, I'm having trouble figuring out how to lower the column height on my railing post. I'm using the stacked round column and I need to lower just the bottom half. I want the lower half of the column at 40' and the remainder of the column to post to beam. I also need to find where to change the beam height on the ceiling to 11 1/4" instead of 7 1/4" so it is exposed a little more.

sommers 2.plan

I tried that, but it gave me an error saying...

Dormer roof does not meet base roof, probably near the top. You need to move the dormer down the roof or lower its height.

and then says cannot build walls for this dormer here because existing walls are in the way. It need to be moved to another position.

Good morning, I'm having issues creating a false shed dormer. This is my first. I want it place basically right over the front entry door. I do not want to see the dormer from inside the house. Any help? or point me to a forum post. Thank you,

sommers 3.plan

I received this plan the other day to finalize. The plan is a work in progress. I'm stuck on this roof top deck. Why can I see into the attic?

sommers 3.plan

Thanks Dennis! Perfect

Can someone point me in the right direction on how to complete this stair sample. Do I create each individual tread for the first 8 or is there a faster method?

I've attached the .bmp image of the what I'm trying to draw.

Thank you,

Stairs - Sommer.plan

New Bitmap Image.bmp

Thanks. It's from an old plan from years ago on an older version. I didnt think about the roof. Thanks

I need a quick look at a plan i'm drawing. Can someone please tell me how to delete the dashed line just inside my exterior walls? and how it was created. I can not figure it out. Thanks

Sommers plans.plan

Thanks for the reply Joe. If you find some time to take a look at my attachment, would you see if I'm on the right track with my ground floor level?

Plans - Lot 2 Blk D Holiday Isle2.plan

Hi, I have a 4 story home with the ground floor being elevated on wood piles. I'm a little confuse on the correct method to build my ground floor. I have Floors 1,2 and 3 built. I've found 2 links describing methods for designing the ground floor on piles.

http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01027/creating-an-elevated-structure-on-pilings.html

or this method

The ground floor will be unconditioned with 2x8 treated horizontal slat exterior walls. ground floor to be compacted sand.

Using Chief X7

Thank you for any recommendations.

Thank you

​How to I create a Graphic Scale and add it to my plan. Creating a mock layout and need to have a graphic scale on the plans to reference.