Building Construction Walls Quiz

Refers to the elevation of the first floor. It should always be set at 0' height and not adjusted.

Represents the basement level. Its elevation is determined based on the building structure, typically calculated from various dimensions or specified in the project documentation.

The elevation of the second floor. It is calculated as the sum of the joist floor thickness above and the wall height stated in the project documents.

Used for roof elements. It represents the elevation of the roof's heel, which is the bottom edge where the roof meets the wall.

Represents the top of the walls for different levels. It indicates the elevation where the top of the wall finishes.

The top of the walls for the basement level.

The top of the walls for the first floor level.

The top of the walls for the second floor level.

When a roof covers multiple levels, assign the base level as the roof's level. Avoid hosting exterior elements on the "LEVEL ROOF" and instead place them on the lower level.

Walls should be modelled to the exact size of the studs plus the thickness of the sheathing layer.

Standard sizes should always be used for both exterior and interior stud walls.

If the blueprint specifies a wall height of 9' 1", model the wall as 9' 1 1/8". Similarly, for 10' 0 1/2", model as 10' 1 1/8".

All parapet/chimney walls are hosted at the roof level regardless of their location.

All dormer walls are hosted at the roof level regardless of their location. The same applies to exterior elements like doors and windows on these walls.

For stud wall heights, always follow the specifications or blueprints. However, there are some specific exceptions for certain height ranges.

A concrete foundation wall always has a horizontal top that should not be edited. Use the dedicated wall profile for this.

The thickness of the wall, taken from the face of the core wall, which is excluding the sheathing and exterior finishes. Typically calculated from the stud size.

Standard sizes used for subfloor sheathing include 1/8", 1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 3/8", 5/8", and 7/16". Any other value is rounded to the nearest 1/16".

Exterior walls have the same sheathing thickness (7/16") unless specified differently in the blueprints or spec sheet. It can be 1/2" if the dimensions are taken from the exterior face of the sheathing or it is mentioned in the spec sheet.

For core walls, all connections should be butt joints. Miter joins are not allowed.

Follow these connections for all corner walls unless specified otherwise in the blueprint:

• 6" Wall over 4" Wall connection
• Bearing Walls over Interior Walls connection
• Don't split the wall even if it's a bearing wall unless you have to insert it in a specific option.
• If the blueprint clearly shows the connection, follow it.

Avoid disallow join when connecting two walls at the corners of the house. Use disallow join for connections of three walls or more where you split the walls.

Avoid weird fractions (as much as possible) when you split the walls. Aim for the nearest 1/8".

Pay attention to connections and intersections with other elements in the project to avoid creating awkward or unexpected results.

When two wall types are possible for the same wall, a conflict occurs. You need to choose the appropriate wall type based on specific criteria.

In a wall type conflict, vanity walls take precedence over all other types.

For fire-resistant walls, prioritize Fire walls on the main level and Bearing walls in the basement.

The appropriate wall type between the house and a screened porch is Exterior wall.

The wall between two garage units of the same building is Interior wall.

The wall below a kitchen counter is Interior wall.

Specify the wall location based on its level and type. Use defaults for floors, 'Garage' for garage spaces, 'Porch Wall' for porch areas, and 'Sunroom' for sunrooms.

Foundation walls may require sill plates. Use 'None' as the default value, unless explicitly specified in the blueprints or specifications.

A type of wall that uses a specific pattern for placing studs, always indicated in the blueprint.

A structural material made by bonding wood veneers or strands with adhesive, used for building walls. It's often specified in blueprints and spec sheets.

A wall constructed entirely with EWP studs. It helps create a sturdy and consistent structure, indicated on the blueprint.

Walls located inside the house, supporting the structure and defining interior spaces. They can be load-bearing or non-load-bearing.

Concrete walls below ground level that provide the primary support for the building's structure.

The property that defines the type of wall, its thickness and material. It's chosen based on the blueprint and spec sheet.

The property that determines the material used for interior or foundation walls. It's based on the blueprint and spec sheet.

When modeling a basement in a blueprint:

• If the spec sheet says 'Include finished basement', you must model it even if it's a future plan.
• If the spec sheet says 'Not Include finished basement', you don't need to model it (except for the bearing walls).

EWP studs are counted only if they are drawn on the blueprint and the wall isn't an EWP wall.

In cases where a spec sheet requires perimeter walls but not a finished basement and the perimeter walls are shown as future walls in the blueprint, all perimeter walls should be modeled.