Doug_N Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 How would one go about doing construction documents for such a complex dormer? I have done conceptual drawing for the client, but my brain has frozen on how to actually build this. The house has standard framed construction with stone veneer. I am thinking that the dormers be done in stucco. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyGuy Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Hey Doug, I have seen some pretty intricate stuff like this done in foam covered with stucco. It is applied right over regular square stick built framing. Just the roof overhangs and fascia boards need to be worked out. Saves the weight and looks great. Where I'm at, we have a TrueFoam plant that will make pretty much anything you can design for their CNC cutout machine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneDavis Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Other than roof pitch, how do they differ from other dormers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_N Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 7 hours ago, GeneDavis said: Other than roof pitch, how do they differ from other dormers? The intricate design and shape. From the picture you can see how complex the shape of the arch and shoulders are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_N Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 18 hours ago, ValleyGuy said: Hey Doug, I have seen some pretty intricate stuff like this done in foam covered with stucco. It is applied right over regular square stick built framing. Just the roof overhangs and fascia boards need to be worked out. Saves the weight and looks great. Where I'm at, we have a TrueFoam plant that will make pretty much anything you can design for their CNC cutout machine. I will look into that. My question is how do I detail that on the architectural drawings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyGuy Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 5 hours ago, Doug_N said: My question is how do I detail that on the architectural drawings. If they are only decorative dormers placed on top of the roof... maybe someone has already done the heavy lifting for you. I found these prefabricated ones on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyGuy Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Maybe give these guys in Toronto a look... https://artemis-studio.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VHampton Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Agreed w/ Shayne. Foam molding would be the ideal solution. Many US companies carry basic profiles. But a company as Shayne pointed out would be the way to go. Draw the profile, and they will cut it. The fabrication is similar to a CNC machine for wood, except that it's cut from a foam block, and the tool is a super heated wire. Try this place below as well... Also located up North. Check out the video. The process is quite simple. It's also pretty amazing. https://www.mouldexmouldings.com/pages/our-process 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejmarsh Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Yikes I can't believe they put windows with horizontal panes in an otherwise well-done dormer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_N Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 19 hours ago, VHampton said: Agreed w/ Shayne. Foam molding would be the ideal solution. Many US companies carry basic profiles. But a company as Shayne pointed out would be the way to go. Draw the profile, and they will cut it. The fabrication is similar to a CNC machine for wood, except that it's cut from a foam block, and the tool is a super heated wire. Try this place below as well... Also located up North. Check out the video. The process is quite simple. It's also pretty amazing. https://www.mouldexmouldings.com/pages/our-process Great solution thanks. I contacted the company which is actually local to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneDavis Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 19 hours ago, kylejmarsh said: Yikes I can't believe they put windows with horizontal panes in an otherwise well-done dormer. Yes! They'd look far better with a single heavy muntin, vertical, centered. Same scale or almost as seen in main floor glass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VHampton Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 17 hours ago, Doug_N said: Great solution thanks. I contacted the company which is actually local to me. You're quite welcome. Foam moldings enjoy an incredibly long life span. A stucco skim coat should result in even further durability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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