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THE SIMS 4 / BUILD & BUY

Roofs and Roof Pieces

Roof shapes can be placed and adjusted independently in Build Mode.

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Practical advice: Use fewer roof segments initially and test clipping from several angles.
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How it works

Roof shapes can be placed and adjusted independently in Build Mode.

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Practical advice

Use fewer roof segments initially and test clipping from several angles.

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Mistakes to avoid

Complicated roofs can intersect walls or interior rooms awkwardly.

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