1. Introduction to Elevations
Chapter 24
Introduction to Elevations

2. 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

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

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

8. 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

12. 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

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

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

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

20. 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

22. 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