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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