Constructing Roofs

[DoHana]

Let me put this out there, I have always and likely always be an absolutely horrible builder! I know auto-roof button in the sims 3 was my best friend, even if it still gave out some wonky things. But they were better then what I came up with!

It seems to me constructing roofs now is harder. It could just be still trying to get used to the sims 4 building mechanics. Is anybody with me on this? Or am I just going insane?

[Dellena]

I have found some of the building mechanics to be challenging but most of that is learning a new way of doing things and getting my head around building 'rooms' for everything.  I haven't found roofs to be too much of a problem so far.  Basically, click to style of roof you want and put it down (rotate first if necessary) and then click and drag the arrows to the correct dimension.

[dnagirl]

The only issue I've had with roofs so far is trying to get one to fit an octagonal room.  Other than that, I think they've been much easier to place (manually) than in TS3.  I do agree that the auto roof was a lifesaver most of the time.

[Naga]

Learning to build roofs and prettier houses changed the game for me, definitely recommend it. What taught me was Carl's guide, actually! Surely, Sims 4 is a bit different, but most of the "rules" still apply. Link here.

[Dellena]

Yeah, no roofs for octoganol shapes, unfortunately.  I'm making use of the flat roof with fence used give it a more finished look.

[Playalot]

I'm having trouble getting roofs on upstairs balconies. I can drag a normal pointy/pitched roof across them but I want a flat roof. I managed to do it by accident by sort-of clicking just inside the balcony at the top of a pillar and a pop-up message asked my if I wanted to place a roof, so I clicked yes, and an auto placed flat roof appeared. But I can't make that happen again.

 Does anyone know how to place a flat roof on an upstairs balcony?

[Twinmum]

Have you tried the tool for decks? That might work.

[Playalot]

Have you tried the tool for decks? That might work.

lol, no I haven't. Seems obvious thought! I'll try that when I fire up my game tomorrow. Husband has commandeered the pc tonight as he hasn't had a chance to use it since TS4 came out!  I've been relegated to the mac!

[Variosities]

Put columns where you want the roof to end, then delete them after the roof is in place.

[ManiSims]

Thank you guys! I could not figure out how to get a roof on top of my balcony... but I guess using columns was pretty obvious. 

[Playalot]

Put columns where you want the roof to end, then delete them after the roof is in place.

I've got columns all along the upstairs balcony and I still can't place a flat foof over it. All I can do is drag an, 'A' shaped roof (forget it's real name) over it. 

[Dellena]

Select the balcony 'room'.  You should see the arrows for dragging the walls, etc.  Hover your mouse near the top of one of the walls and you should see a yellow ring come up all around the edge of your room.  Click and Add Ceiling.

[Playalot]

Oh, thank you Dellena, I had managed to do this once by accident but I couldn't remember where or how. I'll be making a flat roof first thing tomorrow when I fire up my game.  <skips with joy>

[Dellena]

You can do the same with a floor that you're removed and want to replace.  Hovering near the floor edge gives the same yellow glow to click on to add floor.  We're all learning.