Seven10 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I'm a casual user looking to re-create my home in Chief Architect. Unfortunately, my home was built in the 30's, and typically doesn't follow the standard building techniques of today. I've been having a hell of a time trying to represent my basement and first floor based on the way the house was constructed. If someone is skilled with basements and first floors, I'm hoping you could help me set up my plan properly. I'm most of the way there, I just need this portion setup properly. I appreciate it. Thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopsaw Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 If you can provide some photos of what you need and maybe some screen shots of where you are at, and be as specific as you can with issues you are having. Someone will be sure to help. Also what version of the software are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Basements are just another floor with different walls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosco2017 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 upload a few pics. I have some time to look it over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven10 Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Thanks for the assistance. I'm hoping my explanation explains what I'm trying to do. Included the house plan and pictorial explanation The Basement of my house is a 12in solid pour, and the house sits directly on top of it. The first floor sits on top of 7 /14" x 1 3/8" beams then approx 3/4 inch of sub floor and wood flooring. I need my plan to reflect the 86" height of the basement (I don't care about the footing depth) - then start the first floor and have it sit over the entire length of the basement. The heights of the first floor finished ceiling is correct, I just cant get the basement right. Any help would be appreciated. LI 1930 Colonial House.plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopsaw Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 How does this look? Let me know if you would like the file back or if there is more required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven10 Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Chopsaw, Thanks for responding, but I'm not quite there. Referencing your example, I need B and J to align with the top of the Basement, or I in this case. Essentially: 86" from the basement floor to the bottom of the first floor 7/14" beams supporting the first floor (sits on top of the basement pour) 3/4" of sub floor and hardwood 96" finished ceiling on the first floor Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopsaw Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 How about this? I think this is closer but there is still something in defaults I missed. Not quite an expert yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven10 Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Would you mind sending me the version of your file? I duped your numbers but I can't mimic the view. It might be something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopsaw Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Take a look at this and see what you think. I changed the floor back to the way you originally had it which I think is correct. LI 1930 Colonial House fix.plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now