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#81
Referral Links / Re: Wall Plugin for SketchUp
Last post by Medeek - April 04, 2025, 03:36:14 AM
Quote from: MountainDon on March 31, 2025, 08:20:45 PMImpressive renderings!

Is that a whale?

Yes, that is a Killer Whale.  The fellow that did these renderings actually used my artwork in his model:

www.wilkersonart.com
#82
General Forum / Re: Building a severely simple...
Last post by billy boy - April 02, 2025, 05:38:55 AM
If you're looking for a simple house build and doing most of the labor yourself, focusing on material efficiency and cost savings is key. I went with a slab-on-grade foundation for my build since it eliminated the need for a basement or crawlspace, reducing both labor and material costs. For walls, structural insulated panels (SIPs) were a great time saver, quick to install and energy efficient. Roofing was another area where I cut costs by choosing a low-pitch design with asphalt shingles.

If you plan on holding the property long-term, you might benefit from a cost segregation study to maximize tax savings. I came across this option through https://costsegregationguys.com/, and it can be a big help in getting more cash flow from your investment.
#83
Referral Links / Re: Wall Plugin for SketchUp
Last post by MountainDon - March 31, 2025, 08:20:45 PM
Quote from: Medeek on March 22, 2025, 02:37:32 AMHere are a some new renderings of an Inverted Tee landing using the newly upgraded stair module


Impressive renderings!

Is that a whale?
#84
General Forum / Re: Thank You
Last post by GenevaWaters - March 31, 2025, 02:52:31 AM
Can't wait to see your photos!
#85
Referral Links / Re: Wall Plugin for SketchUp
Last post by Medeek - March 29, 2025, 04:01:48 AM
Version 3.9.3 - 03.29.2025
- Added the following Simpson Strong-Tie holdowns to the wall, column and shearwall modules: DTT1Z, LTTP2, LTTI31.
- Added the following Simpson Strong-Tie holdowns to the wall, column and shearwall modules: HD3B, HD5B, HD7B, HD9B, HD12, HD19.
- Updated the wall and column modules so that they include all previous holdowns that were added to the shearwall module.





This update per customer request.

I think I now have added every common holdown used for walls and columns that is found in the Simpson Catalog [Wood Construction Connectors 2024-2025] (pg. 51-65).
#86
Referral Links / Re: Foundation Plugin for Sket...
Last post by Medeek - March 24, 2025, 01:51:51 AM
Tutorial 14 - Managing Anchor Bolts (12:13 min.)

#87
Referral Links / Re: Foundation Plugin for Sket...
Last post by Medeek - March 24, 2025, 01:03:22 AM
Version 2.0.3 - 03.23.2025
- Enabled removal of individual anchor bolts for (polyline) stemwall and slab-on-grade foundations.
- Enabled addition of custom location anchor bolts for (polyline) stemwall and slab-on-grade foundations.

#88
Referral Links / Re: Wall Plugin for SketchUp
Last post by Medeek - March 22, 2025, 02:37:32 AM
Here are a some new renderings of an Inverted Tee landing using the newly upgraded stair module. A huge shout out to @patrick.c.obrien for these amazing images and for all of his efforts in helping me debug this module during the month long process of updates and additions:



#89
Referral Links / Re: Truss Calculators
Last post by Medeek - March 21, 2025, 10:42:47 PM
Version 3.6.6 - 03.21.2025
- Added the option to specify a separate front and back gable overhang length for all truss types.
- Augmented the web generation algorithm for coffer trusses with deep coffer ceilings.

#90
Referral Links / Re: Truss Calculators
Last post by Medeek - March 17, 2025, 12:19:48 AM
Version 3.6.5 - 03.16.2025
- Added energy/raised heels for coffer trusses (3 variants: wedge, slider and vertical w/ strut).
- Enabled a feature to selectively remove specific trusses from coffer truss assemblies.