Roofs and Ceilings

Control how roofs and ceilings are automatically generated, place dormers, and create cathedral, tray and coffered ceilings.

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Title / Description


2237

7:16

Automatic Roofs

Use the automatic build roof tools to create hip, half-hip, gable, Dutch gable, offset gable or saltbox , shed, gambrel, gull wing, and mansard roof styles.

Video No. 2237


2238

4:39

Roof Design in Home Designer Pro

Design exactly the roof you want with manual roof planes.

Video No. 2238


2239

3:48

Using the Gable Roof Line Tool

Place a gable over a door or window without breaking the wall into sections.

Video No. 2239


2240

5:37

Drawing a Typical Dormer Condition

Set up your structure to accept a dormer without error.

Video No. 2240


2241

4:16

Creating Dormers in Your Roof Design

Build a variety of dormers by modifying these settings.

Video No. 2241


2242

9:38

Home Designer Pro's Auto Dormer Tools

Draw a dormer condition where the dormer sits on the roof plane or one that has support walls that extend to the floor below.

Video No. 2242


2243

1:48

Auto Roof Returns and Variable Overhangs

Automatically generate three different types of roof return: Gable, Hip or Full Returns.

Video No. 2243


2244

6:25

Cathedral, Tray and Coffered Ceilings

Get just the right ceiling for that grand room by using soffits.

Video No. 2244


2503

2:41

Creating a Plant Shelf Ceiling

Create a closet with a plant shelf ceiling that is lower in height than the containing room.

Video No. 2503


2245

7:18

Custom Ceiling Planes

Create any ceiling condition by drawing your own ceiling planes.

Video No. 2245