jlcDesign Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Gang, I apologize in advance if this was already addressed here, but I couldn't find it. Often, I am asked to build an addition on a deck-style foundation. Is there a simple way to do this that doesn't take forever? I can manipulate the software to eventually do what I want, but there has to be an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlcDesign Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 It's basically a "pier" foundation. Just like a deck. Sometimes I'm even asked to build an addition on an existing deck foundation. The way I'm doing it now is to name the room a "deck", then copy the framing/footings to a new file, go back and change the room type to "dining", for example, then copy the deck foundation back over to original plan. I can upload an example if that helps. Thanks (as usual) Eric! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlcDesign Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 Wow. Every time you help me it's like I should have know that! Couldn't see the forest for the trees! Thanks Eric! It was mostly the fact that decks want to have deck boards, and I was tired of drawing a new floor and whatnot. I'll try this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneK Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Climate could be issue, in cold areas it is difficult to keep the underneath "conditioned" for the cold. Give Eric a point for getting you back on track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 3 hours ago, jlcDesign said: Sometimes I'm even asked to build an addition on an existing deck foundation. we would be laughed out of the building if I wanted that around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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