Instant Roof Pro Sketchup Plugin !!top!! May 2026
Instant Roof Pro (often referred to as part of the Instant Roof NUI series) is a specialized SketchUp extension developed by Chuck Vali Vali Architects
Takeoff Capabilities
: A standout feature for professional builders is the built-in takeoff log , which provides real-time quantity calculations for materials and framing members. Deep Feature Integration Instant Roof Pro Sketchup Plugin
: Select the face or specific edges where the roof should be applied. Activation : Open the plugin via the Extensions > Instant Roof Pro Parameter Setting Instant Roof Pro (often referred to as part
Core Mechanics and Algorithmic Logic
Typical workflow
- Integrates roof openings for skylights, chimneys, vents, and dormers.
- Options to generate trimmed openings and pre-cut framing around penetrations.
5. Tips for Best Results
Before diving into the "how," let's address the "why." SketchUp is notorious for its difficulty with complex geometry. Manually creating a roof involves: Integrates roof openings for skylights, chimneys, vents, and
Instant Roof Pro automates generation of complex roof geometry from building footprints and walls inside SketchUp. It quickly creates hip, gable, shed, mansard, gambrel, and other roof forms, including dormers, fascia, soffits, eaves, ridges, valleys, and roof overhangs, while producing tidy, editable geometry compatible with SketchUp’s native modeling tools.