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Dormer Specification Dialog

• Specify the Pitch of the dormer roof • Specify the Rafter Depth.
planes. The default dormer pitch applies • The Vertical Rafter Depth displays for
to all dormer roof types except Shed, reference.
which has a default 3 in 12 pitch. For
Gambrel and Mansard types, this applies • Specify whether to Include Boxed Eaves,
to the lowest, or eave, roof planes. Gutters, Frieze, and/or Shadow Boards.
• Check Pitch in Degrees to display the • Select either Plumb or Square Rafter
pitch in degrees; uncheck it to display the Cut.
pitch in terms of rise and run. See “Roof Check Auto Roof Returns to generate
Pitches in Degrees” on page 833. 5 roof returns on the selected dormer.
• The Second Pitch specifies the upper Roof Returns can be only specified for Gable
roof of a Gambrel, Mansard, curved eave, dormers. See “Roof Returns” on page 829.
and hip curved eave. • Specify the horizontal Length of the roof
• When a Second Pitch is used, specify the return in inches (mm).
In from Eave distance, measured from • Enter a value in inches (mm) to Extend
the lower roof plane eave to where the the roof returns past the dormer overhang.
upper roof plane starts.
• Specify a Gable, Hip, or Full roof return.
3 Roof Overhang - Specify the depth of • Specify a Sloping or Flat roof return. See
the selected dormer’s Eave and Gable “Roof Tutorial” on page 439 of the User’s
Overhangs. Guide.

4 Specify the characteristics of the • Check the boxes to Include Shadow
dormer’s Fascia/Rafters. Boards, Ridge Caps, and/or Frieze
• Specify the Fascia Depth for gable fascia molding on the roof returns.
and the Eave Fascia Depth.

Walls Panel

• Select a Wall Type for the dormer walls • Specify the Height of the dormer, as mea-
from the drop-down list. sured from where the top of the underly-

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