Framing Tools: Sheathing Methods in Library (floor and ceilings)

Framer

The tools for the sheathing layer (SHEET, SHEATHING) of a floor or roof, or a floor or roof panel has been defined in the common sheathing methods library. Use the arrow keys to move from one row to another in the database view. The parameters define the sheet sizes, sheathing direction, alignment, etc. The following sheathing tools are included in the basic software delivery:

  • Continuous (CONTINUOUS) - A continuous sheathing style to minimize material waste. The sheathing seams are placed so that the left over parts are utilized in accordance with the spacing of the framing. Parameter Overlap = Spacing.
  • Staggered (OVERLAP) - This option makes the sheet seams overlap. Parameter Overlap = Half.
  • Grid (GRID) - The sheets are positioned in the sheathing area so that their seams are continuous. Parameter Overlap = None.

Sheathing Rules

Name, Description
Name and description of the tool.
Form
The form file defines the parameters which will be shown to the user when editing the framing tool.
Overlap
The overlap is set according to the selected tool. If necessary, you can change the overlap.
  • Continuous (CONTINUOUS) - Overlap = Spacing, Rotate = 90, Align = Left.
  • Staggered (OVERLAP) - Overlap = Half, Rotate = 0, Align = Left.
  • Grid (GRID) - Overlap = None, Rotate = 0, Align = Left.
Sheet code
Select a sheet from the list. The sheathing library may contain several sheets with the same material code but a different size (width x height).
You can define one of the sheets as the default sheet to be used in horizontal structures. You can define the default sheets by editing the sheathing library with the function System | Structural Libraries | Sheathing Sheathing. Set the default sheet by selecting the value 1 in the Default field.
The parameters Advanced Sheet and Shape by Edges can be used with CLT sheets.
Gap
Determine the gap for the seams of the sheathing. Select either of the following:
  • Default - By default, a gap is not set for the seams.
  • Set - Enter the gap dimensions in the text fields:
    • Width - The gap in the shorter direction of the sheet.
    • Length - The gap in the longer direction of the sheet.
Edge details can be used with CLT sheets.
Punch
The parameters can be used to set connection details for mounting boxes and HVAC punches.
Rotate
Select the sheathing angle in relation to the frame layer framing from the list. For example, select the tool Staggered:
Align
Select where to start sheathing in the X axis direction. For example, tool Staggered, Angle = 0, Layout direction = From bottom to top.
  • Left
  • Right
  • Parts - The sheets are aligned according to frame parts.
Layout direction
Select where to start sheathing in the Y axis direction. For example, tool Staggered, Angle = 0, Align = Left.
  • From top to bottom
  • From bottom to top
Shape
Defines if the sheets are added free shaped, with full length or with half length.
Description
Can be used for adding labels for CLT sheets.