Commercial Roof Selector
Jump-start your roof design process. Narrow down the universe of options to systems that best match your needs.
Explore roof system options Identify the right commercial roofing system for your specific project
Choosing the right roof depends on a lot of factors, starting with location, weather history, size, and intended use. That’s where the Commercial Roof Selector can save you time and effort. This easy-to-use tool automatically cross-references these factors and provides you with a short list of compatible roof assemblies suitable for your specific project.
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Enter your ZIP Code
This tells us what climate zone applies, and what weather your roof will be coping with.
Identify building type
Data centers, hospitals, grade schools, and cold storage warehouses have different — and highly specific — needs.
Approximate size
Size drives cost and efficiency calculations.
Get up to 3 roof recommendations
Based on your input, our logic engine will recommend up to 3 assemblies to match your needs. We can email them to you as well.
See how quickly you can get roof assembly recommendations
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Frequently asked questions
The GAF Commercial Roof Selector is an efficient small-scale logic engine that aligns our knowledge of roof systems with your understanding of your customers’ needs to quickly generate targeted roof assembly recommendations, saving you time and frustration.
The Commercial Roof Selector and BuildYourRoof (BYR) are both tools designed to help you identify the right GAF commercial roofing assembly, but they serve different purposes and different users.
The Commercial Roof Selector is a quick, easy-to-use questionnaire that walks you through a few simple questions which includes building size, location, and vertical market type, and returns three pre-configured assembly options with brief descriptions. It's designed for users who want a fast, high-level starting point.
BuildYourRoof is a more interactive builder that lets you configure an assembly layer by layer from the deck up. It features live R-value tracking, county-level minimum R-value requirements, access to coatings products, and outputs a detailed assembly for planning and proposals.
In short: use the Roof Selector for a quick recommendation. Use BuildYourRoof for a precise, fully customized assembly with built-in performance validation.
Your project location allows our engine to identify the climate zone you are designing for. The climate zone has a significant impact on R-Value needs, anticipated precipitation, wind, and more.
Building type and use can drive a number of decisions, including R-value, durability, installation method and much more. Project size can drive cost and sustainability expectations, logistics and more.
The GAF Commercial Roof Selector draws from a wide range of approved assemblies comprising the full portfolio of GAF Commercial products, including single-ply TPO, PVC, and PVC KEE membranes; SBS and APP Mod Bit and BUR asphaltic products; Polyiso insulation and cover boards, vapor barriers, key accessories, and more.
For product and tech support, custom solutions, code assistance, and more call GAF Design Services at 877-423-7663 (option 4, then option 3) or email us at designservices@gaf.com.
For answers to complex design challenges, reach out to Building & Roofing Science.
Additional tools to help with your project
BuildYourRoof
Assemble your own virtual commercial roof, get relevant product documents, and connect with a regional design specialist.
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3-Part Specs
Find and download all of the 3-part CSI and commercial roof system specifications you need for GAF TPO, PVC, Asphaltic and Coatings systems.
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