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is there a way to model dormers in beopt?

asked 2024-12-24 21:57:46 -0600

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updated 2024-12-26 09:32:25 -0600

Does anyone know a good way to model a dormer in BeOpt?

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answered 2025-01-03 11:58:15 -0600

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updated 2025-01-03 12:06:14 -0600

There's no way to create a model that looks exactly like one, but to create a model that accounts for the added wall area and knee wall space (conditioned to attic) I've previously used something like the following: quasi-Cape Code model Living space/dormers on the sides, unfinished attic (knee wall) in the back, and finished attic in the front. Adjust size and shape to suit your needs.

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Clever solution!

shorowit's avatar shorowit  ( 2025-01-03 15:48:29 -0600 )edit
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answered 2024-12-26 16:23:49 -0600

The most important heat transfer occurs from the dormer's windows. I'd suggest adding the dormer window area to the main window area for the home (in the Window Areas category on the Options Input Screen), so that the appropriate heat loss occurs for the conditioned space.

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