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Sketchup for Architects - Mastering Roofs
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Sketchup for Architects - Mastering Roofs

Learn how to create Hip roofs, Gable roofs, offest roofs and dormers. Also learn how to use the Instant Roof Plugin
Created byThomas Soltren
Last updated 1/2022
English

What you'll learn

  • How to create architectural Hip, Gable and Flat roofs in SketchUp
  • How to use the SketchUp Plug-In - Vali Architects Insta Roofs
  • How to create roofs using the follow me tool
  • How to create different roof pitches

Course content

1 section11 lectures1h 34m total length
  • Intro to Sketchup Architect1:38

    Introduction to Sketchup Architect and it's founder Thomas Soltren. 

  • Creating Hip Roofs12:40

    How to create a hip roof using only the sketchup toolbar

  • Seperating roof elements9:06

    How to seperate roof elements into different groups

  • Creating roof rafter tails5:42

    How to create roof rafter tails using only sketchup toolbars functions

  • Creating an offset roof8:36

    How to create roofs at different bearing heights

  • Creating a gable roof with the sketchup toolbar17:48

    How to create a gable roof using sketchup toolbars

  • Creating downspouts and gutters6:23

    How to create a downspout and gutter

  • Creating a tile roof with instant roof plugin15:24

    How to create a tile roof using the Instant roof plugin

  • Creating a metal roof with instant roof plugin4:33

    Creating a metal roof using the instant roof plugin

  • Creating a gable end roof with Instant roof plugin4:27

    Creating a Gable end roof with the plugin instant roof

  • Creating roof dormers with the Instant roof plugin8:32

    How to create roof dormers with the plugin instant roofs

Requirements

  • Sketchup Make or Sketchup Pro

Description

Do you want to learn  how to  build a roof in sketchup in just a few minutes?  In my career I have drawn thousands of roofs in sketchup.  After years of modeling I've learned a quick and easy way of creating roofs without over complicating the process. In this course you will learn my techniques of creating groups and roof profiles that have allowed me to create simple to complex roofs in just a few minutes.  We will go through my workflow and thought process as we create hip roofs, gable roofs, tile roofs, metal roofs and details such as gutters, downspouts, cornices. We will also go over a very useful plugin call "instant roof" that allows you to create roofs even faster!  After taking this course you will be able to create a great looking roof in your sketchup model in just a matter of minutes. 

Topics covered in this course:

  • Creating Hip Roofs using diverse methods

  • Separating roof elements by creating groups

  • How to Create a rafter tail

  • How to create roofs that are offset from one another

  • How to create a gable end roof

  • How to add downspouts and gutters to your roof fascia

  • How to create realistic looking tile roofs using the SketchUp Plugin - Vali Architects Insta roof

  • How to create a metal roof

  • How to create roof dormers


As your instructor I will be available to answer any questions you may have along the way, simply send me a message and I will answer as soon as possible. Are you ready to master roof modeling in SketchUP? Lets get started today

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone wanting to learn how to model and create roofs in Sketchup.