Instant Roof - Pro Plugin

For roofs that are not flat (e.g., skillion over a garage):

: It doesn't just model the surface; it can generate full framing, including rafters, trusses, corbels, and gutters. The Professional Edge instant roof pro plugin

The plugin supports a wide variety of standard roofing styles, including: For roofs that are not flat (e

| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | "Selection is not a closed loop" | Gaps in edges or overlapping lines | Use Extensions > Edge Tools > Find Duplicate Edges or redraw with Line tool carefully. | | Roof generates inside-out | Face orientation reversed | Select face → right-click → Reverse Faces → regenerate roof. | | Overhang is uneven | Wall outline not parallel to roof baseline | Ensure your building footprint is axis-aligned or use "Offset overhang uniformly" option. | | Roof doesn't update after edit | You exploded the group | Undo (Ctrl+Z) and keep group intact. Or regenerate from scratch. | | Gable ends are missing trims | Gable wall not modeled | Generate roof first, then manually draw gable trims or use the "Gable End Trim" tool. | | Slow performance on complex roofs | Too many segments in curved outlines | Simplify curves: use Curvizard or manually reduce polygon count before generating. | | | Overhang is uneven | Wall outline

Instant Roof Pro is a comprehensive SketchUp extension developed by Vali Architects designed to automate the creation of complex roof structures. It is primarily aimed at architects and designers who need to quickly generate detailed, professional roof designs that would otherwise require hours of manual modeling. YouTube +2 Key Features and Capabilities Diverse Roof Styles

: It includes a specialized tool to repair problematic geometry imported from other CAD programs, ensuring the roof generation doesn't fail due to tiny gaps or overlapping lines.