Gambrel Roof

The Gambrel Roof is like the Mansard, except that it is gabled at both ends.


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  1. Begin with a Gable Roof.

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  2. Select the Roof.
  3. In the Multi-plane Geometry panel of Roof Settings, click Add to add a new Roof level.

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  4. Adjust the pitches of each level. The first, steeper level should be 50 degrees. The top, flatter level should be 25 degrees.
  5. Adjust the elevation of Level 1 so that it ends (and Level 2 begins) at 1500 mm.

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  6. In the Model panel of Roof Settings, adjust the surfaces as desired.
  7. Click OK to close Roof Settings. The Gambrel Roof is complete. The additional roof level is indicated by a dotted line on the Floor Plan.

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