My Stair Design

Stair Designs

Winder Stairs have pie shaped steps, not very safe (ankel breaker), and is used when there is not enough space available for "L" Stairs.

"U" Stairs have one landing, flights are parallel and have a 180 degrees turn.

Double "L" Stairs have two landings, so two turns, used when no space is available for Straight Run Stairs or "L" Stairs, also more expensive and breaks up floor plan.

Straight Run Stairs are the most commom stairs, no turns, less expensive because uses less material, and requires a long open space.

"L" Stairs have one landing, one turn at 90 degrees, and is used when space is not available for Straight Run Stairs.

Circular Stairs have a irregular curve or arc, trapiziodal shaped steps,, and most expensive to built because has to be custom built.

Spiral Stairs are used when little space is available, it is gaining in popularity, but not very safe; usually has wider steps, because always turning.

Floor Plan of First House

This is the Floor Plan of my one story house. First floor plan that I have drawn.

Front Elevation

Front side elevation. One story house. Has mansard roof, with vinyl siding, and #235 Asphalt shingles. First house I have drawn.

Right Side Elevation

Right side Elevation. One story house. This is my first house I have a drawn. Has vinyl siding with brick it the porch area.

Roof Designs

The Shed roof is similar to the shed roof but has a steeper pitch. Frequently used for addtions or combinations with other roof types.

The Mansard roof is a French roof, and becoming more popular. Is difficult to build but has great lines.

The Hip roof, is slightly more difficult to build, but is still a popular roof. Does not ventilate well and increases the chance for leakage because of the hips and valleys.

The Gambrel roof, also known as the Barn roof provided additional head room. It is known as the Barn roof because used extensively on barns.

The Gable roof is a very popular roof: is easy to build, sheds water well, good ventilation, and is applicable to many house shapes and designs. The Folded Panel roof, is a contemporary design, and is most popular with motels and small commercial buildings.

The Flat roof is the most economical roof to construct. More common is warmer areas, where there is less snow.

The Dutch Hip roof is a variation of a standard Hip roof with a Gable section at the peak; which provides more space and/or ventilation.

Curved Panel roofs add dimension to roofs and walls.

The Butterfly roof provides plenty of light and ventilation, but drainage is a problem, so not suitable for wetter climates.

The A-Frame roof provided walls as well as a roof. The roof is very steep so perfect for wetter conditions.

Window Placement

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Ten House Styles

The Ranch style house is one story, more costly, and usually has a low pitched roof.

The Two Story house is more economical to build, easier to heat, and smaller lot size.

This is a Salt Box house, roofline is sloping from ridges to eaves, easy to add more space, and helpful for battling wind

The 1 1/2 house has more space for attic and storage, roof line starts one first story, and good for windy areas.

This is a Cape Cod house, has a steep roof with a
little overhang, eaves are always near the top of windows, and shutters go well with these houses.

This is a New England Gambrel house, the roof changes between the ridge and eaves, has extra head room, and usable space available.

This is a Cape Ann house, like the Cape Cod but has tapering gambrel roof, simple lines, and sound construction.

The Southern Colonial house reflects the warmth and hospitality of the old south, usually has a front colonnade and a giant portico.

The Victorian house is any house that was built during Queen Victoria's era, have large windows [long windows], and are a few stories high.

The Italiante house has low pitched or flat roof, rectangular shape, and wide overhanging eaves with brackets and cornices.