The verandah/porch construction tool lets you draw straight or bullnose verandahs quickly and efficiently onto the perimeter lines of walls or eaves.
Simple vs Complex verandahs
Roof Wizard provides two verandah construction options to handle different design requirements:
Verandah Type | Description | Best Used For |
Simple Verandah | Same width all the way around with eave parallel to the attaching wall | Standard residential verandahs, most common applications |
Complex Verandah | Variable width from side to side, eave doesn't necessarily follow attached walls | Custom designs, irregular building shapes, varying widths |
🔧 How the tools work
Simple Verandah: This is the most usual way to add verandahs to your model. It's easier to use and handles the majority of verandah types with straightforward input requirements.
Complex Verandah: Works similarly to Simple Verandah, but requires more attention to the prompts in the prompt area. You must answer the questions posed in the prompts to define the varying parameters.
🛠 Attachment options
Both verandah types can be attached to:
Wall lines: Attach directly to the building's wall perimeter
Eave lines: Attach to existing roof eave lines
💡 Which option to choose
Even though a complex verandah can also draw a simple verandah, the simple verandah tool is recommended for most applications because:
It's easier to use with fewer prompts
It handles the majority of standard verandah designs
It provides faster workflow for common residential applications
Choose Complex Verandah only when you need varying widths or non-parallel eave lines that Simple Verandah cannot accommodate.
⚠️ Important note about prompts
When using either verandah tool, pay close attention to the prompts in the prompt area at the bottom of your screen. These prompts will guide you through the construction process and ask for specific parameters like width, pitch, and attachment points.