Virtual Home Remodeler
The virtual home remodeler helps you visualize your new roof, and other exterior changes, making it easy to communicate your vision to your roofing contractor.
How to use the roof visualizer tool
Option 1: Upload a photo of your home
- Take a photo of your home's exterior, preferably straight-on and capturing as much of the roof as possible.
- Click “Try it with your place” to upload your photo.
- Create an account with Hover to start remodeling.
Option 2: Use a photo from the library
- If you’re unable to use your own photo.
- First click “Try it with your place” then click on “Try it with a sample photo."
- Choose an image that best matches your architectural style from our library.
- Create an account with Hover to start remodeling.
Tips to get the most out of the virtual home remodeler
- Be sure your photo is high-resolution and taken in daylight that shows detail well while avoiding harsh glares or shadows.
- Capture a photo that does not have people, pets, cars, or other visible distractions.
- If you are envisioning a larger renovation, use the virtual home remodeler to explore wall and window colors.
- Create an account with Hover to create and save designs for your home.
Benefits of connecting with certified contractors
The right roofing contractor can help make your visualized GAF roof a reality. What's more, a GAF Master Elite® roofing contractor is trusted by North America’s largest roofing manufacturer to offer our strongest warranties.
*Contractors enrolled in GAF certification programs are not employees or agents of GAF, and GAF does not control or otherwise supervise these independent businesses. Contractors may receive benefits, such as loyalty rewards points and discounts on marketing tools from GAF for participating in the program and offering GAF enhanced warranties, which require the use of a minimum amount of GAF products. Your dealings with a Contractor, and any services they provide to you, are subject to the Contractor Terms of Use.
Design Your Custom Roof FAQs
The virtual home remodeler works best with clear, straight-on photos with the roof visible, but you might be able to use straight-on images from the back and sides as well. You can always try some designs on a sample image if you don't have one of your home.
The virtual home remodeler shows the general look of certain popular GAF roofing materials. Speak with a roofer certified* by GAF about which products are right for your home and availability in your area. Please note that the colors you see on screen may vary from actual product colors so you should view several actual samples of the product before selecting a color for installation.
Yes, if you use your own photo, you’ll have the ability save and return to your design to continue at any time.
You can! Just follow the links from the virtual home remodeler to request a quote from a roofer certified* by GAF.
Who is GAF?
As North America's largest roofing manufacturer, more homes and businesses in the U.S. are protected by a GAF roof than by any other product. Over 135 years in business, we've maintained a sustained focus on our customers.