How To Map A Roof

There are many options here and you ll want to select the one that allows you to enter the address.

How to map a roof. 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. Using dormer windows as an example you ll add a new layer after drawing each dormer. 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. For help determining the area of a sloped roof see here.

You can also zoom the map and click on the starting point of the roof you wish to select. To begin with you re going to go to the app on your mobile device or you will need to go to google earth on your laptop or desktop computer. Select your roofing shingle by considering its style durability cost and the climate where you live. It s pretty self explanatory after that.

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. Then proceed to draw the surface area of the roof that has a different pitch. Google earth pro was the paid version of google earth it used to. Get a few quotes before making a decision and ask questions to understand the costs.

First measure the length and width of each surface on the roof then multiply these values to get the square footage of that surface. Zoom in on the roof then select tools at the top left then select ruler. After drawing the perimeter of the roof add a new drawing layer with the plus symbol found in the bottom right corner.