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PUT A LID ON IT: ROOFING IN SIMS 4

Roofing is one of the most dreaded aspects of build mode in The Sims 4. There is no auto roof option, although many have requested one. In defense of this, can you imagine the glitches? Roofing is difficult, but it does not have to be. With some patience and practice, you too can be a roofing queen in The Sims 4, but you need to learn the basics first…

Roof Types:

In the Sims 4 there are 4 basic types of roofs that players can access. Each of these types also has a diagonal option.

Gabled Roof:

The gable roof is one of the most common roof types. A triangular roof, the gabled roof is commonly found in real world projects and easy to apply to any house.

Half Gable Roof:

The half-gabled roof is exactly what it sounds like, half of a gabled roof. This roof type is great for small, attached rooms that connect with other roof types.

Hipped Roof:

A hipped roof has four sections. Perfect for square shaped buildings where the point meets in the center, the hipped roof is another choice often found in the real world.

Half Hipped Roof:

The half-hipped roof type is also a great option when attaching rooms to a structure or for filling in areas that are uncovered. Half of a hipped roof, this roof type is versatile and can be used in a variety of situations.

Flat Roof:

The recently added flat roof is an amazing addition to the game. Perfect for those modern builds, this style was once achieved by placing a room above another and

deleting the walls that surround it. Today, we have a flat roof option that can be added to any structure to p r o v i d e protection from the elements.

How To Create The Perfect Roof:

Take a quick look at any of your neighbor’s houses and you will realize that roofing is rarely a perfect square or rectangle, nor is the house. It is these odd shapes that scare people where it comes to roofing in The Sims 4, but luckily there are options.

In the game you can combine the various roof types to create a cover and protect your Sims. Gabled roofs can be combined with hipped roofing, and diagonal pieces can be used to cover corners or other shapes.

Adjustments:

In The Sims, roofing can be adjusted in several ways. The height can be adjusted by pulling the small upward pointing arrow that appears over the top of the roof. You can raise the roof high or pull it very low depending on your desired effect.

The bow of a roof can also be adjusted. When you place a roof on a structure in The Sims, you will notice that small ball-like shapes appear along the roof. These small circles can be used to manipulate the shape of the bow and help you create various shapes or styles.

If you press Shift + C while the roof is selected more circles appear that allow you even more freedom for adjustments.

Along with the height and the bow, you can also adjust the eaves of the roof. Eaves are the edges of the roof that hang over the structure. In The Sims 4, eaves are accompanied by small arrows that allow you to pull them in close to the structure or out away from it. You can adjust both eaves at once or hold Shift and adjust them one at a time.

Roof Trim:

Adding trim to a roof creates a more finished look. Trim will also help to hide any imperfections in the roofing where it meets the wall of the structure. The Sims 4 provide a few trim options in the game, allowing you to create thick or thin trim on your structure depending on your preference.

Popular Roof Styles:

Domed Roof:

The various roof piece and adjustments allow players to create a variety of roof styles in

the game. Among these options is the domed roof. A domed roof is created using a hipped roof section and pulling the bow upwards with the small sphere shapes that appear along it.

P a g o d a Roof:

The pagoda roof can give your build an Asian flare and make it

m o r e unique. You can create this roof style by pulling in the bow on either side of the roof and sinking it into the raised center.

Awning Roof:

Awning roofs are great over porches, providing protection from the elements. One issue with awning roofs is the edges, which can stick out like a sore thumb when attaching to other roof piece in the game. This can be fixed or prevented using a halfgabled roof pulled low and set to overlap the awning piece.

Tower Roof:

Much like the profile of a castle, the tower roof is meant to stand tall and proud. The tower roof is created by raising the center of the roof to create a high peak. Look at the Goth house for an example of this roof in the game.

Barn Roof:

With the addition of the Cottage Living expansion pack building a barn to house animals became all the rage. Lucky for you, creating a barn roof is super easy. Simple grab and gabled roof and make it nice and tall. Once you have achieved the desired height, take a hold of the small spheres and adjust the bow of the roof until it resembles a barn shape. You can also adjust the eaves as described earlier in this article to form your desired roofing look.

Dutch Gable Roof:

The Dutch gable roof can be found on most of the houses in Willow Creek. A very easy style to create, you simply use a gabled roof and a half-hipped roof to achieve this look. Adding a gabled roof, pull it low then place a half-hipped roof at the front of it, stretching it across the span of the structure. Pull the half hipped roof low as well until only a small section of the gabled roof is peaking through the top. . All eaves should be pulled in on the roofs to create a flush, seamless design.

Mansard Roof:

Probably one of the more difficult roofing looks for beginners, the mansard roof is a popular choice in real life and in the game.

This roof type is best placed on square or rectangle buildings without odd shapes or bump outs. You can create a mansard roof by adding a room to the center of the roof and lining it with roofing. You will want to use the half gabled and half hipped roof types here to create a seamless look that provides

protection. You may need to fiddle with this room to get it the way you like and to hide the walls underneath it.

Create a Covered Porch:

Those big farmhouses with the large, c o v e r e d porch are a dream. You can create this look in The Sims as well. Simply create the house you want and add a l a r g e , wrap-

a r o u n d porch. From there you will use half-hipped roofing to create a roof over the porch and connect it to the house. Again, this is another roof type that will require some fiddling but once you get it the way you like it will look stunning.

The Best Roofing Tip:

The best tip that can be given to any new builder when it comes to roofing is to

practice as much as you can. There is no better road to success than through practice. Roofing any build can be frustrating, and it becomes even more so the more complex your structures get. But with practice and patience you can become a roofing God! Set aside plenty of time to practice roofing varioius shapes and I promise, you will be a pro in no time!

Have a Simtacular Day,

K8 Simsley

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