Elevation drawings EXTERIOR HOUSE FAÇADE Elevations

Elevation – Drawing of the exterior of a structure. Typically front, back an side views. Elevations Terms & Definitions

Grade line – the spot where the soil surface strikes the building; the reference point for most elevations Cornice – the part of the that extends out from the wall, sometimes referred to as the eave Eave – the lower part of the roof that projects from the wall, sometimes referred to as the cornice ElevationsTerms & Definitions

Roof ridge – the uppermost area of two intersecting roof planes Roof ridge – the uppermost area of two intersecting roof planes Rail – decorative barriers and supports typically used to enclose porches and decks Roof Plans Terms & Definitions

• – common in areas with little rain or snow

•Shed roof – offers the same simplicity and economical construction methods as a flat roof but does not have the drainage problems associated with a flat roof Roof Plans Terms & Definitions

• roof – one of the most common roof types in residential construction; constructed with two sloping sides that meet to form a ridge

• roof – a traditional shape that dates back to the colonial period; the lower level is covered with a steep roof surface, which connects into the upper roof system with a slighter pitch Roof Plans Terms & Definitions

• – similar to a gambrel roof with the angled lower roof on all four sides rather than just two

•Dutch – a combination between a hip roof and a gable roof Exterior Elevations Two-dimensional, flat, orthographic representations of the building’s exterior Each elevation shows the final appearance of one side of the building Exterior Elevations Four exterior elevations are shown Elevations are drawn at the same scale as the floor plan Labeled as Front, Rear, Right, and Left Side Elevations Compass directions are often used to label elevations (North, South, East, West Elevations) Exterior Elevations Bungalow commonly, a one-story house with a low-pitched roof. An alternative is a compact 1-1/2-story home containing small rooms. Variations include enclosed front porches and bay windows.

Cape Cod simple 1 or 1-1/2-story design, with a distinctive steeply pitched roof, shutters, and, centred front door. Variations include and bay windows. Ranch Typically, a rectangular or "L" shaped home with all rooms on its one level. Its simple layout features openness and efficient use of space. Variations include a raised ranch where the basement level extends partially above the ground to allow for larger windows and the feeling of another above ground level. Beach House Example • Single Story • Ranch Style • Stilt House