How To Map A Roof

It s pretty self explanatory after that.

How to map a roof.

Zoom in on the roof then select tools at the top left then select ruler. Select your roofing shingle by considering its style durability cost and the climate where you live. First measure the length and width of each surface on the roof then multiply these values to get the square footage of that surface. If the angle changes too much when you zoom in go to view at the top left then click on reset at the bottom of the drop down menu then click tilt.

And even flat roofs usually have a little bit of a slope so you might want to use a roof pitch multiplier once you have your area figured out 1. There are many options here and you ll want to select the one that allows you to enter the address. Using dormer windows as an example you ll add a new layer after drawing each dormer. Get a few quotes before making a decision and ask questions to understand the costs.

Know your budget a new roof can be expensive and knowing your budget or financing options can help you choose the right roofer and products. Make sure to document the number of chimneys skylights or other obstructions and include dormers in your measurements. You can also zoom the map and click on the starting point of the roof you wish to select. For help determining the area of a sloped roof see here.

Calculate the surface area of the roof. Google earth pro was the paid version of google earth it used to. Then proceed to draw the surface area of the roof that has a different pitch.