1. February 27, 2007 Drill – ELEVATIONS
U1-L19
February 27, 2007
Drill – ELEVATIONS
LETTER in complete sentences on a clean sheet of paper:
What are elevation drawings? (see p. 284)
What is the difference between the Unrelated and Related elevations of Figure 15-2?
What type of window is used in your home, Double Hung, Hopper, Slider, or Casement? (see p. 297)

2. ELEVATIONS Page 288/271 and 289 – Different Styles
U1-L19
ELEVATIONS
Page 288/271 and 289 – Different Styles
Page – Interior/Exterior Elevation Symbols
Page 300 and 301 – Projections
Page 303 – Projections
Page 307 – Steps
Page 312 – Pictorials of windows
Page – Win./Dr. Charts
Page 320 and 321 – Landscaping
Page 326 and 327 – Materials

3. U1-L19
ELEVATIONS - STEPS
Square and tape finished floor plan to drawing board. Tape elevation drawing paper beneath it, with enough room for your t-square.
Lay out all horizontal heights
Finished Grade (ground)
Floor Line – 0’-8” above finished grade
Window and Door Heights – 6’-9” above floor
Window Bottom – Varies (generally 4’-0”)
Ceiling Line – 8’-0” above floor
Ridge Board and Chimney Top - Varies

4. Project with LIGHT projection lines Darken with HEAVY object lines
U1-L19
ELEVATIONS - STEPS
Project straight down from floor plan, with drawing tools, the walls, windows, doors, chimney, and roof – anything visible from OUTSIDE the house.
Complete the roof design, add trim details, material symbols, and dimensions.
Project with LIGHT projection lines
Darken with HEAVY object lines

5. Step 1

6. Step 2

7. Step 3
Walls
Windows
Doors
Chimney
Roof

8. Step 4

9. Step 4

10. Roof Dimensions
1’-6”
0’-6”
1’-6”

11. STEPS 1 and 2
Finished Grade
Floor
Door/window Ht
Ceiling

12. STEPS 1 and 2
Window Bottom

13. STEP 3
Walls
Door
Windows

14. STEP 4

15. CLASSWORK Complete the front and back of the elevation worksheet.
U1-L19
CLASSWORK
Complete the front and back of the elevation worksheet.
Begin with VERY LIGHT projection lines.