4.0.1 - Architectural Elevations

William 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 Elevations South Elevation - Front North Elevation – Rear East Elevation – Right Side Elevation West Elevation - Left Side Elevation

Architectural Elevations

Height from

Floor to Ceiling

Grade Level

Porch Rails

Shutters

Vents

Elevation Details-Examples:

Height from

Floor to Window

Head

Architectural ElevationsDetail Examples (Continued):

Exterior Veneer

Materials

Porch Rails and Columns

Roof Pitch

Roofing Materia

ls

Window Size/Type &

Location

Architectural ElevationsArchitectural Elevation Features:

Fascia

Veneer Materi

al

Fascia - Board used to cover the ends of the Rafter Tails

Corner Trim

Fascia

Gutters

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 & Siding

Copper Gutters & Flashing

End of Unit 4.0.1William Hough High School

Cornelius, NC