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Using thin cardboard from a tissue box, cut a rectangle with the proper dimensions. After doing this I noticed the overhang was too short, so you may want to extend the length more.

Then measure the center of the shorter side (width) and lightly scoredown the middle to create the ridge fold.

Now bend the fold slightly to create the ridge. Do not bend too much or you can tear cardboard.

This step is optional, but I added support braces using left over foam board. It helps to keep the roof at the same angle. Don't make them too long or they will run into the side walls.

Glue the braces onto the inside of the roof. I found it useful to glue one brace so it is flush against one wall. Measure the foamboard thickness and add any roof overhang. Now it will be easy to remove and replace the roof and have it centered.

Cut a rectangle out of a white index card. The length should be longer than the length of the roof. I measured the length at 75mm. This will give you an overhang to alternate the roof pattern.

Using scrapbooking scissors with a ruffled blade, cut into each strip to give a shingled effect. I found the smallest ruffled pattern scissors at the hobby store. I was looking for more of a squared look, but couldn't find any for square shingles. These are more rounded, terra-cotta roof tiles.

You can also flip the scissors to make a cut with the half-circle sticking out. Use whichever pleases you.

Starting at the bottom, glue one layer down. Remember to let the ruffled edge overhang the bottom edge of the roof.

Overlap the next one, offsetting the ruffle pattern, like a real roof. Leave some room between each row. Continue layering the rows to the top.

Also, make sure to glue a bit of the strip to the roofing card, over the bottom row. This will make the shingles rise and look more natural, not flat.

You will need about 13 or so strips depending on the spacing between the rows.

Place the top most row square with the roof peak edge. You may need to make a few cuts to straighten it out.

Continue the same for the other side.

Flip the roof over and using a sharp blade, slice off the overhang on each side. You should have a nice clean cut.

Lastly, make a ridge cap to cover the top shingles. Take a strip and draw a line down the center.

Lightly score it and fold it to the proper angle. You can test it out on the top of the roof.

Take the scrapbooking scissors and make cuts on both sides of the strip. If the overlap is too close to the previous row, cut some off until it looks good.

Glue it to the top.

It's done!

You can either glue the roof down or leave it removable to allow figures to hide in the house.

If the roof warps a bit after it's dry, slightly bend it until the angle matches the roof line.