Download the Instant Roof Plugin via the SketchUcation Store or the Extension Warehouse.
The plugin creates clean geometry that looks realistic in architectural renders, avoiding the "flat" look of manual push-pull methods. Subscription Model: Sketchup Instant Roof Plugin
| Feature | | SketchUp Native | Medeek Roof | Roof (by TIG) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Speed | Instant (1 click) | Very Slow (Manual) | Fast (Wizard based) | Medium | | Complexity Handling | High (Auto-detects hips/gables) | Low (User math) | Very High (Framing details) | Medium | | Parametric Editing | Yes (Regenerate) | No | Yes (Detailed) | No | | Framing (Rafters) | No (Only solid) | No | Yes (Full engineering) | No | | Price | $20 - $30 | Free | $45+ (Subscription) | Free | Download the Instant Roof Plugin via the SketchUcation
Select the horizontal face of your building. To specify gables, also select the corresponding boundary edges. To specify gables, also select the corresponding boundary
The Instant Roof NUI plugin by Vali Architects is a powerful SketchUp extension designed to automate the creation of complex roof structures. It handles everything from basic hip roofs to intricate framing, trusses, and detailed materials like mission tiles or standing seam metal. 🛠️ Installation and Access