This video features the push pull move and offset tool.
How to make a gable roof in sketchup.
Use the protractor tool to create an angled guide at the corner of your roof.
2 use the protractor tool to create an angled guide at the corner of your roof.
Nail 2 boards onto your walls as top plates.
Draw two edges.
3 use the line tool to.
In today s sketchup extension introduction video we re going to talk about an extension that allows you to quickly create roofs for your models in sketchup.
The gable ended roof allows you to pick the side of your roof that the gable will be on by selecting multiple points.
Selecting edges on opposite sides of the building results in gables over both.
Most gabled roofs have eaves so you probably need to create them for your building.
Select an edge to tell the script where to draw a gable.
Architects and builders often express.
Use the line tool to draw a vertical edge from the midpoint of your roof to the angled guide you created in step 2.
Easily creates roofs with various parameters in sketchup plugin name.
To produce a roof form with a gable select an edge in addition to the face then run the script.
Now follow these steps to build a gabled roof.
The dropdowns allow you to adjust the kind of gables created.
Use 8 penny nails to attach the first 2 in 4 in 5 1 cm 10 2 cm board to the wall studs.
Learn how to build a roof and add details with basic skills in sketchup.
How to construct gabled roofs in sketchup 1 create a roof overhang.
Architects and builders often express.
Nail the first boards on top of your wall where you plan to build your roof.