Architectural Elevations
4.0.1 - Architectural ElevationsWilliam Hough High
SchoolCornelius, NC
Architectural ElevationsTwo Dimensional views of a house that
show the following:
Shape of the buildingExterior Veneer materialsRoof TypeRoof
PitchExterior Trim DetailsArchitectural StyleWindow Size, Type,
Location & height above floor.Door Size, Type &
Location.
Architectural ElevationsSouth Elevation - FrontNorth Elevation
RearEast Elevation Right Side ElevationWest Elevation - Left Side
Elevation
Architectural Elevations
Height from Floor to CeilingGrade LevelPorch
RailsShuttersVentsElevation Details-Examples: Height from Floor to
Window Head
Architectural ElevationsDetail Examples (Continued):
Exterior Veneer MaterialsPorch Rails and Columns
Roof Pitch
Roofing Materials
Window Size/Type & Location
Architectural ElevationsArchitectural Elevation Features:
FasciaVeneer MaterialFascia - Board used to cover the ends of
the Rafter TailsCorner TrimFasciaGutters
Architectural ElevationsCommon Parts of Architectural
Elevations:Elevations illustrate the roofing materials to be used
on the house.
Shingles
Architectural ElevationsCommon Parts of Architectural
Elevations:Elevations illustrate the roofing materials to be used
on the house.
Cedar Shakes
Architectural ElevationsCommon Parts of Architectural
Elevations:Elevations illustrate the roofing materials to be used
on the house.
Ceramic Roof Tiles
Architectural ElevationsCommon Parts of Architectural
Elevations:Elevations illustrate the roofing materials to be used
on the house.
Slate Roof Tiles & SidingCopper Gutters & Flashing
End of Unit 4.0.1William Hough High SchoolCornelius, NC
