requires the user to draw a rectangle for the building, manually pull a ridge line using the Move tool, intersect faces with context clicks, and manually erase the lower extrusions. For a complex L-shaped or T-shaped plan, this results in intersecting solids that create "internal faces" and reversed normals, requiring extensive manual repair with the Eraser and Flip tools.
: Includes specialized textures and 3D geometry for mission tiles, shingles, and standing seam metal .
If you are adding a sunroom or a second story to an existing building, you need to match the existing roof pitch exactly. You can use the plugin to sample the pitch of the existing model, then generate the new addition roof at the exact same angle. Instant Roof Pro Sketchup Plugin
Supports boxed-in, exposed, and soffited eaves, as well as 3D ridge tiles and shingles.
: A dedicated tool for quickly adding dormer components to existing roof planes. requires the user to draw a rectangle for
Applies realistic textures for tiles, standing seams, and shingles, with the ability to adjust alignment on eaves and beams.
Technical Report: Instant Roof Pro SketchUp Plugin 1. Executive Summary Instant Roof Pro plugin (frequently referred to by its modern iteration, Instant Roof NUI ), developed by Chuck Vali of Vali Architects If you are adding a sunroom or a
Automatically creates structural elements like rafters, hips, valleys, ridge boards, and ceiling joists. Realistic Roofing Materials