Page 1025 - Chief Architect Reference Manual

Material Types

Type Pattern Options Materials List

Framing None n/a Calculates stick framing quantities when
assigned to a layer in a wall type defini-
tion or a floor or ceiling structure or finish
definition. See “Framing” on page 835.
Brick Typical staggered Height, Length, Depth Calculates the number of units based on
running bond brick and Mortar Width. the total surface area. For a masonry wall
course. with two layers of brick, create a wall type
with two layers to get the right count.
This Type can be specified for anything
using this style of layout, such as plywood
with staggered joints.

Strip Parallel lines. Height, Grouping, and Calculates lineal footage based on the
Overlap Amount. surface area and the height of the strip
minus the Overlap amount. Grouping can
be used to model a material that has a
repeating pattern across its width.
Sheet None n/a Calculates the number of sheets required
to cover the surface area.
Gap None n/a Gap materials create a space between
materials. This is equivalent to defining no
material at all and is not calculated in the
Materials List.
Area None n/a Calculates the total surface area.
Volume None n/a Calculates cubic feet (meters).

Concrete None n/a Calculates cubic yards (meters).
Tile Grid Height, Width, Thick- Calculates the number of units required to
ness, and Joint Width. cover the surface area.

Shingles Rows of staggered Height, Width, Thick- Calculates the total surface area.
rectangles. ness, and Overlap
Amount.

Flooring None n/a Calculates the total surface area.
Shakes Staggered rows of Height, Width, Thick- Calculates the total surface area.
uneven rectangles. ness, and Overlap
Amount.

1025