BBCfan Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I can not seem to get the auto roof return on the right side of this plan to work. {HD 2017 software} I have tried mimicking the settings of the left side to no avail. Any thoughts as to why or another solution to get it back? TIA Smaller_House_Flipped_Garage_djp1.plan03032017_testing_terrain.plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Is the upper floor supposed to extend over the lower? If so, an automatic return will not work, and you will need to draw it manually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBCfan Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 No its not. I was under the impression I fixed that last night. When I get back to my computer, I will look at / re-upload the file again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo_Ann Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 The plan has serious issues with ceiling heights. Fixing that wall doesn't resolve the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 36 minutes ago, Jo_Ann said: The plan has serious issues with ceiling heights. Fixing that wall doesn't resolve the issue. I just noticed that too. Here is a different take on your front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBCfan Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Jo_Ann said: The plan has serious issues with ceiling heights. Fixing that wall doesn't resolve the issue. I'm just learning, so any other information is appreciated. I'm not above just wiping out the second story & starting over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo_Ann Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Bite the bullet and delete the 2nd floor. Open EVERY room on floor 1 (except the garage) and check the default ceiling height box. NOW build the 2nd floor and set ceiling to 0" / no ceiling over this room. Set the 2nd floor end walls as 'gable', and 'full roof return'. You can now use the auto dormer tool to build a dormer. When this dormer is set correctly (ceiling height, roof pitch, window), copy/paste for the other dormers. If the roof is correct, turn OFF auto build roof. You can now build the interior walls, railing, and open below room, and raise your ceilings. Don't ever accidentally rebuild the roof. P.S. You might find it difficult to get into that bath tub that is in the bathroom between the 2 bedrooms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 2 hours ago, Jo_Ann said: Open EVERY room on floor 1 (except the garage) and check the default ceiling height box. After correctly setting floor 1 defaults, you could also use Edit>Reset to Defaults. This will apply the default settings throughout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBCfan Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Is this correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBCfan Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Next question is on the bottom is says Floor structure 12 5/8th. Should I be changing that dimension to something closer to 14'' to simulate a truss heel? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robborito Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 8 hours ago, Jo_Ann said: Don't ever accidentally rebuild the roof. Can I ask why? Will this just undo all of the manually drawn bits?Hence, making it necessary to re-do/build them all? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 2 hours ago, BBCfan said: Next question is on the bottom is says Floor structure 12 5/8th. Should I be changing that dimension to something closer to 14'' to simulate a truss heel? The first floor, floor structure does not matter much, unless you have a basement, and even then, the basement floor just moves up or down a bit. The program references from the first floor, floor (subfloor or finished floor). The second floor, floor structure is more important, mostly because of the stairs, which will obviously change. You will also need an idea of how the roof will be built, how much insulation etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBCfan Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Crawl Space, no basements allowed here. Roof will be SIPS so not much issues there with insulation depth. Looking at using Raycore sips for the walls & roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 28 minutes ago, BBCfan said: Looking at using Raycore sips for the walls & roof. I'm familiar with their product, although I have never used them. The disadvantage, and why I would not choose them for a project of mine, is the problem of thermal bridging. They are essentially a prebuilt wall with high quality cavity insulation. I'd want an additional layer of foam on the outside, and they still need sheathing. I'd want to look closely at the total cost of their package, vs a conventional SIP and standard, well insulated construction. 37 minutes ago, BBCfan said: Crawl Space, no basements allowed here. How about a slab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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