When measuring a pitched roof from a top-down roof plan, you should apply a Pitch so TakeCost calculates the true roof surface area instead of the flat plan area.
To measure a pitched roof
Select the Area tool.
Trace the roof outline on your drawing.
Open the measurement Properties.
Select the Pitch tab (next to Area and Volume).
Choose the correct Pitch / Slope (such as 4:12, 6:12, or 8:12).
Click Apply.
TakeCost automatically converts the flat area into the actual sloped roof surface area.
