Start with an image
Compare roof finishes with the whole house in view
Study how a roof color or material appearance relates to walls and trim using a building image. The shared exterior designer provides a visual concept; it has no roof-pitch calculator or roofing-system specification.
What to explore
- Compare a darker roof against a pale facade.
- Explore tile-like and standing-seam appearances.
- Discuss roof and trim colors before obtaining physical samples.
From a brief to a concept
Identify the existing roof
Upload the exterior photo, rendering or clay image and select its input type.
Specify the surface
Keep structure preservation on and describe roof color, texture and the walls to leave alone.
Check the outline
Compare ridges, eaves and dormers against the source before evaluating materials.
Try a design direction
Suggested brief
Explore a matte charcoal standing-seam appearance on this existing roof. Preserve roof pitch, ridges, eaves, dormers, chimney and the camera. Retain wall finishes and openings. Use neutral daylight and show one exterior concept, without new roof volumes or text.
How to review the result
- Check ridges, valleys, eaves and chimney positions against the original.
- Compare texture scale and roof-to-wall color balance under similar lighting.
What the image cannot establish
- AI cannot confirm roof pitch, waterproofing, load capacity or the existing substrate.
- This is not a roofing quote, material takeoff, solar layout or construction detail; geometry may drift.
Questions about this workflow
Can I redesign the roof shape?
The supported workflow prioritizes the existing building envelope. Use a professional design process for changed roof geometry.
Can the image identify my current roofing?
It is not a roof inspection or material-identification report. Verify the existing system separately.
Can I compare metal and tile?
Yes, as appearance studies using the same source and light. The image cannot confirm either system is suitable.
Is rooftop design the same tool?
Rooftop design concerns an existing outdoor living surface on a roof; this page concerns the visible roof envelope.
Bring your own brief
Take a direction into the workspace, adapt it to your project and compare the result against your real constraints.