Roof & Parapet Walls Issues

[ACADuser]

Having a heck of a time getting this remodel roof to cooperate.

I'm not using a 2nd floor so I can model the trusses with a slope.

The existing plan is included so you can see what I am working from.

Basically removing the existing flat roof & ceiling & adding parapet walls to raise the family room ceiling.

Adding a porch & rear facade. The existing roof planes will be extended to the new parapet.

The problem I'm having is the interaction of the walls/room below & the parapet walls drawn on the attic level.

See section S3 for intended truss design

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

 

Belle Vista.zip

Belle Vista Existing.zip

[Joe_Carrick]

Here's the simple way to solve this:

1. Create your Roof Plane over the 1st Floor
2. Add a 2nd Floor with no Roof or Ceiling and no Floor Below
3. Set the 2nd Floor Height to 30"
4. Select the Parapet Walls and designate as Solid Railings with a Wall Cap and a Wall Height of 24" (<30")

The attached pic shows the result.

Note that the 2nd Floor Height and Parapet Height may need to be different for your plan - and you may need to edit one of the walls to be lower than the top of your "Flat Roof".  But the procedure is the same.

 

I call this method "Parapet Room/Roof"

[ACADuser]

I tried similar but had issues building roof trusses.

Maybe I messed a step so I'll try again later today.

 

[ACADuser]

Sorry Joe I never thanked you for your advice.

Your method works well.

Thanks