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Dry Verge System

Available in: Architectural

Use this command to add a dry verge system to a roof.

Select the Dry Verge System button Dry verge system and the following dialog box appears.

Create dry verge system

Here you can choose the width, depth, thickness and apex cap radius of the dry verge system.

When you click on the OK button the way that you add the dry verge system will depend on your 'Apply To' choice as you will see in the descriptions below.

Whole Roof:
If whole roof is selected then after clicking on the OK button you will be prompted to 'Give Roof', all you need to do is hover over a roof in your drawing and you will see a dynamic representation of how this action will complete if confirmed. Clicking on the left mouse button will confirm your selection.

Single Roof Line:
If single roof line is selected then after clicking on the OK button you will be prompted to 'Add Dry Verge System', all you need to do is hover over a line of the roof in your drawing and you will see a dynamic representation of how this action will complete if confirmed. Clicking on the left mouse button will confirm your selection.

Partial Roof Line:
If partial roof line is selected then after clicking on the OK button you will be prompted to 'Give Roof Line', all you need to do next is to choose the roof line you would like the angled ridge tile to be placed on and a start and end point on the chosen roof line. You will then see a dynamic representation of how this action will complete if confirmed. Clicking on the left mouse button will confirm your selection.

You also have the option to override the default dry verge system appearance using the appearance tab as in the screen shots below.

Create dry verge system appearance
Create dry verge system appearance checked

To override the dry verge system appearance just click on the Override check box and you will then have the ability to alter the shading colour, transparency and texture for the dry verge system.