Introduction to Elevations Chapter 24 Introduction to Elevations

Introduction Elevations Essential part of design and drawing process Group of drawings that show building exterior Drafter must carefully plan number, type, and scale used Skill are needed to accurately represent materials Without spending unnecessary drawing time

Major Considerations of Drawing Elevations Major areas to be considered: Required number Type Scale Placement Identification

Major Considerations of Drawing Elevations (cont’d.) Required elevations Building departments typically require elevations drawn for each side of structure Usually four

Major Considerations of Drawing Elevations (cont’d.) Types of elevations: Presentation Range from sketches to very detailed drawings Working Used in construction process Provides information for building team and municipality overseeing the project Additional information is added to each note Regardless of drawing method

Major Considerations of Drawing Elevations (cont’d.) Elevation scales: Typically drawn at same scale as floor plan Elevation placement Layout depends on: Scale, drawing sheet size, and number of drawings Identifying elevations Three common methods Depends on client and if elevations are site specific

Representing Materials in Elevation Four categories: Roofing Wall coverings Doors Windows Additional considerations: Rails Shutters Eave vents Chimneys

Representing Materials in Elevation (cont’d.) Roofing materials Shingles Wood shakes and shingles Tile Built-up roofs Skylights

Representing Materials in Elevation (cont’d.) Wall coverings Wood and wood substitutes Masonry Brick Concrete blocks Stone Metal Plaster or stucco

Representing Materials in Elevation (cont’d.) Doors Drawn to resemble type specified in door schedule Windows Care must be given to frame material Rails Can be solid or open

Representing Materials in Elevation (cont’d.) Shutters Sometimes used as part of exterior design Must be shown on elevations Gable end wall vents Similar to drawing shutters Chimney Several representation methods