Decks, Patios, & Porches

Creating decks and porches: using the room's definition to specify ceiling and/or roof height, modifying the automatic deck framing and manually editing it.

Number
Title / Description


55

14:40 Creating Decks

Creating Decks

When drawing a deck with the Deck Railing tool Chief Architect automatically assigns the Deck room type to the room.

Video No. 55


54

8:05 Creating a Porch

Creating a Porch

Drawing a porch is as simple as drawing a room.

Video No. 54


1606

32:09 Creating a Screened Porch

Creating a Screened Porch

Learn how to design a screened porch in Chief Architect using the deck railing, 3D solid, and symbol tools.

Video No. 1606


500

8:29 Automatic Deck Framing

Automatic Deck Framing

Setting up your deck to get the most out of the automatic deck framing feature

Video No. 500


261

4:24 Offsetting Deck Railings

Offsetting Deck Railings

Offset a railing so that the newels and balusters attach to the rim joist instead of sitting on top of a deck.

Video No. 261


504

20:27 Manual Deck Framing

Manual Deck Framing

Edit the automatic deck framing to customize the location of planks, joists, beams and posts.

Video No. 504


263

11:12 Materials List for a Deck

Materials List for a Deck

Set up a Buy list with prices and use the Deck Material List tool to create a takeoff for your deck project.

Video No. 263


337

1:54 Mitering Framing

Mitering Framing

Mitered joints can be created using the Miter and Join edit tools.

Video No. 337


342

9:51 Placing Deck Posts and Footings on a Sloping Terrain

Placing Deck Posts and Footings on a Sloping Terrain

Deck posts and footings will locate contoured terrain below them.

Video No. 342


10098

13:21 Deck Inlay

Deck Inlay

Learn how to create a custom deck inlay with Chief Architect design software.

Video No. 10098


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