Floor And Wall Framing Cross Section

Cross sections also show window details such as dimensions exact locations with respect to interior walls and their heights relative to the ceiling or floor.

Floor and wall framing cross section.

Instead lengthy components like walls and floor platforms are truncated using a break line. To display framing in a 3d view open the plan in which you would like to display framing in a cross section elevation view. A section is literally that a cross section diagram of a given part of the house showing exactly what goes where. Fasten the bottom plate by driving 16d nails through it into the floor.

If you were to draw your cross section detail by hand using the cad tools alone you. Score the shims with a utility knife and snap them off flush with the plate. Nail the end studs to framing in the existing wall. If you have not yet built framing select build framing build framing from the menu and generate the types of framing that you wish to show.

A section diagram will show in great detail what the foundations walls floor systems and roof are made of and how they re made. Figure 2 illustrates a framing section slab floor with ceiling joist. All framing sections should include enlarged views that detail roof and floor connections as well as lumber and footing sizes. From the menu to toggle colors off.

As you shim and plumb each section of wall drive 16d nails through the top plate into the framing with a hammer or nail gun.