Full structural framing under the roof surface.
: Choose from dozens of built-in presets including Gable, Hip, Mansard, Dutch Gable, Shed, and Gambrel.
Click . The plugin instantly calculates the geometry.
Note: Older tutorials sometimes mention a free version, but as of recent years, that version is no longer available or supported. Instant Roof Pro Sketchup Plugin
Ensure your footprint face is completely flat on the ground plane (Z-axis). Trant or skewed vertices can cause the plugin to throw geometry errors.
Instant Roof Pro automatically assigns elements like shingles, framing, and soffits to specific groups. Keep these organized using SketchUp Tags to quickly toggle between structural framing views and exterior renderings.
Adds gutters, beam tails, ridge closures, and greek returns. Key Features of Instant Roof Pro Full structural framing under the roof surface
Note: This article is based on information available as of early 2026. Pricing and features are subject to change by Vali Architects.
: Ensure the top edges of your walls are continuous and "clean" (no stray lines) before selecting them to avoid errors during generation.
During the early stages of a project, clients often want to see multiple design iterations. Changing a roof pitch or switching from a gable to a hip roof manually can mean rebuilding the entire upper half of a model. With Instant Roof Pro, you can delete the experimental roof, alter your footprint, and generate a completely new style in less than a minute. This agility allows for real-time collaboration during client presentations. Construction Documentation The plugin instantly calculates the geometry
Instant Roof Pro is a premium extension for Trimble SketchUp designed to automate the creation of roofs, rafter systems, framing, and roofing materials. Instead of drawing every slope and fascia board by hand, the plugin takes flat, horizontal faces or basic outlines and transforms them into fully realized 3D roof structures.
Select the face. Navigate to the Extensions menu, select , and click Make Roof . Step 3: Choose Your Style
Full structural framing under the roof surface.
: Choose from dozens of built-in presets including Gable, Hip, Mansard, Dutch Gable, Shed, and Gambrel.
Click . The plugin instantly calculates the geometry.
Note: Older tutorials sometimes mention a free version, but as of recent years, that version is no longer available or supported.
Ensure your footprint face is completely flat on the ground plane (Z-axis). Trant or skewed vertices can cause the plugin to throw geometry errors.
Instant Roof Pro automatically assigns elements like shingles, framing, and soffits to specific groups. Keep these organized using SketchUp Tags to quickly toggle between structural framing views and exterior renderings.
Adds gutters, beam tails, ridge closures, and greek returns. Key Features of Instant Roof Pro
Note: This article is based on information available as of early 2026. Pricing and features are subject to change by Vali Architects.
: Ensure the top edges of your walls are continuous and "clean" (no stray lines) before selecting them to avoid errors during generation.
During the early stages of a project, clients often want to see multiple design iterations. Changing a roof pitch or switching from a gable to a hip roof manually can mean rebuilding the entire upper half of a model. With Instant Roof Pro, you can delete the experimental roof, alter your footprint, and generate a completely new style in less than a minute. This agility allows for real-time collaboration during client presentations. Construction Documentation
Instant Roof Pro is a premium extension for Trimble SketchUp designed to automate the creation of roofs, rafter systems, framing, and roofing materials. Instead of drawing every slope and fascia board by hand, the plugin takes flat, horizontal faces or basic outlines and transforms them into fully realized 3D roof structures.
Select the face. Navigate to the Extensions menu, select , and click Make Roof . Step 3: Choose Your Style
