ROOFS
ROOFS
Roof Framing Schedule
Video: https://youtu.be/ThVkvSroehs Transcript: Once framing is inserted into an Envisioneer model it can be labeled to correspond with a schedule to be included with framing plans in a set of working drawings. For this video, we will create a roof rafter plan with a...
Dormers
Video: https://youtu.be/ewMqwnMzljY Instructions from Video: In this lesson, we will insert 3 different types of dormers and then customize the dormer roof and walls. During this, we will show you some great tips along the way like using construction lines, Offset,...
Match Roof Planes
Video: https://youtu.be/SyQWeRodomk Instructions from Video: The Match Planes tool can instantly change the plane of one roof surface to match the plane of another. This is a great tool when you have uneven plate lines but you want them to share the same roof plane to...
Roof by Surfaces
Video: https://youtu.be/zG3Xzhpfz_A Instructions from Video: The automated roof tools in Envisioneer create an entire roof, comprising of many surfaces, all at one time. The Surfaces tool creates individual surfaces. In this tooltip, we will discuss how to use the...
Flat Roofs
Video: https://youtu.be/GWG29wowL68 Instructions from Video: We will create a flat roof surface and the parapet wall. The automated roof routines allow for a sloped roof but if you are creating a built-up roof you use the Surfaces tool. This is an advanced lesson...
Roof Tips
Video: https://youtu.be/ndBCKm5E0Tg Instructions from Video There are three ways to create a roof in Envisioneer. Roof By Perimeter is used if the shape of the house and the shape of the roof match. This tool will use the exterior wall shell to put a roof around that...
Gable Ladder Framing
Video: https://youtu.be/fl_iYEDFD9g Instructions from video: When you design a roof you can specify the members and settings for the individual components of your stick framed roof. In our example today we have a roof that includes gables and we will learn how the...
Porch Roof
Video: https://youtu.be/B4augDhnVaI Instructions from Video: Creating a porch roof can be as easy as stretching the edge out of an existing roof to cover your porch or as simple as adjusting the roof type to be a double slope. Let's look at both options: Stretching...
Gutters and Downspouts
Video: https://youtu.be/L0RdQHqwIKU Instructions from Video: Creating a truly accurate design is all about the details. Adding in Gutters and Downspouts will give you the final detail in both your elevations and your renderings. Visualizing the downspout locations in...
Gable End Walls
Video: https://youtu.be/JlgCLQy_ldU Instructions from the video: Gable end walls can be constructed in 3 different ways to suit your construction method of balloon framing, framing a gable end wall, or using a gable end truss. For our example model, select...
Creating Roofs (Video)
Envisioneer offers two quick methods to put a roof on a house. If the shape of the roof matches the exterior wall footprint then use Roof by Perimeter which automatically matches the shape of the roof to the house. If the roof deviates from the outline of the exterior...
Roof Surfaces (Video)
When a roof is first created it is a cohesive unit where each segment of the roof will update as changes are made to the individual sides. Roofs can be exploded into individual surface elements that can be changed independently of one another for more in-depth editing...