Highly customizable parameters allow adaptation to almost any regional architectural style.
This is a hallmark of advanced roofing. The Pro version allows you to set a "Gable Start" height. This creates a hip roof that transitions into a gable as it rises—a notoriously difficult geometry to model manually but a 2-click operation here.
Choose from over 300 predefined methodology styles or create and save your own custom user styles.
Designing complex roof structures in SketchUp often feels like a battle against geometry. From calculating precise pitches to manually modeling fascia and soffits, the process is notoriously time-consuming. This is where the Instant Roof Pro plugin by Chuck Vali of Vali Architects becomes a game-changer.
Instant Roof Pro does not make you an architect. But it reminds you that architecture is, at its core, the management of complexity. And sometimes, the deepest thought you can have is not about the roof at all—but about the fact that you no longer have to think about how to build it.
Instant Roof Pro is a premium tool and generally requires a paid license for full professional functionality.
Drastic footprint changes often require deleting and recreating the roof. Conclusion
(now often updated as Instant Roof Nui ) is a powerful SketchUp extension developed by Chuck Vali of Vali Architects . It automates the complex process of creating detailed, professional-grade roofs, saving hours of manual modeling. Key Features & Capabilities
Click inside a roof face, draw a rectangle for the dormer opening, and the plugin cuts the hole, extrudes the side walls, and places a mini-roof on top simultaneously.