Watch this tutorial to find out how to make a basic roof in google sketchup the easy to use 3d modelling tool.
Fhow to draw a roof.
As you draw the top of the roof line you start by drawing from the front edge of the roof at the peak and draw a line back to the original vanishing point you used to build the box not pictured in the image this will create the proper visual shape of the top roof line.
Draw the outline of the roof begin by drawing the outline of the roof.
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Odd roof types dormers.
Now we can draw in the ridge lines as shown.
In the example we ll use a 1 3 pitch as shown in the drawing below this means a rise of 8 inches for each 12 inches of run an 8 12 pitch roof.
In this step i have drawn in some dashed lines.
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Create a structure to put the roof on.
Click and drag from one corner of the wall top to the other.
To start drawing in the hipped roof draw lines at 45 degree angles from all the points on the roof as shown in blue.
Step 12 draw a line from the front vertical line to the right vanishing point.
A message window will.
Figure 1 in the drawing window move the crosshair horizontally to the right to approximately 8300 and click the left mouse button don t worry if you are not accurate.
Draw an x criss cross from all the corners in the front square.
Enter from the pull down menu plan construct outline as shown below.
Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction.
The 45 degree angle lines represent the hips.
Cursor changes to a transparent disc to gauge drawing height.
Roof pitch refers to the amount of rise a roof has compared to the horizontal measurement of the roof called the run.
Very easy drawing step by step it is a clear cut easily understood detailed method to help you.
While most home builders will outsource the construction of roofing trusses the rafter supports of the roof itself learning to frame a roof yourself is one of the true arts of carpentry and a basic primer is covered below.
Step 11 draw a vertical line thru the center of the x and draw the front one as high as you want the roof to be.
Position disc on wall top before drawing.
Use the following steps to draw a roof.