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How to Create a DIY report from a Blueprint

Learn how to create an accurate roof measurement report using your own blueprint imagery.

Our DIY Reports tool is fast, easy to use, and allows you to measure roofs on your own time.

How to Create a DIY report from a Blueprint

1) Creating a new Job and DIY

  • From the Jobs section of your Roofr dashboard, click +New

  • Select Job and enter the address, click Continue

  • From the created Job Card, click the + button and select Create DIY Report

  • Click the Upload button, and select your blueprint file

2) Setting Scale and beginning to Draw

  • Select a horizontal line on your Blueprint to use for scale

  • Click Draw a line

šŸ’”This line will establish scale for your entire DIY so ensure that it is accurate

  • Draw the scale line precisely over the drawing in the DIY drawing screen and enter the length in feet and inches, click OK

  • Review the elevations on your blueprint to draw your layers

šŸ’” The lowest letter in the tool bar (A) is the layer closest to the ground

  • Start by drawing the lines on the layers closest to the ground

  • Next, draw the perimeter of the structure and all lines of the roof

3) Labelling Edges

  • Begin at the highest layer by clicking the corresponding letter in the Layers tool bar

  • Click the Edges tab to view the Edges tool bar

  • Click the label of the edge type in the tool bar and then click on the corresponding lines to label that line

  • Move through all layers and ensure that each line is labeled correctly

4) Adding Pitch

  • Click the Facets tab to view the Facets tool bar

  • Click the layer you wish to start labelling on, typically the top layer

  • Click the numbered pitch in the Facets tool bar, and then into the selected facet to label it

  • Move through each layer to apply pitch

šŸ’”Click the bounding box next to the numbered pitch in the Facets tool bar to apply to the entire layer selected

5) Save and download

  • Your measurement will be listed as ā€˜In progress’ until you mark it as done

  • The drawing will auto-save every few seconds, but you can click the save button to manually save at any time

  • Click Mark as Done to finalize your report

  • Download a PDF or CSV of the report by clicking the arrow icon on the top right of the view screen

šŸŽ‰ Success! You now have a detailed Roofr report including length, area, pitch and summary information.

For more info on drawing Roofr DIY, check out more help HERE

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