jbaehmer Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Ok. I have heard about having an extra floor in the plan. Scott has mentioned this a few times (and I know others do it) and I always thought it was interesting, but never (until now) took the time to ask....WHY? What are the advantages to doing this? I don't think I am having issues with it, but then again, I don't understand why some do it this way. Who knows, maybe I will see the error in my ways and start doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJSpud Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Jared: I have heard/read that some users, at least for basement plans, use Floor 1 for the basement while Floor 0 is used for the foundation footings. I only tried this once some time ago and for some reason just didn't like it so now use Floor 0 for basement walls AND footings. I don't remember what the other users doing it that way thought the advantages were. Other than that, I don't recall what else Scott and/or others might be using the extra floor for when used for some other purpose .... unless it is for a 2nd story where a steep roof literally bears on the 1st floor walls but a 2nd story is added to control the ceiling height etc. I am sure Scott will chime in with the right answer sooner or later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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