New Top Down Color™ Visualizer from DaVinci Roofscapes

The tool was created by DaVinci Roofscapes to showcase different "top down" color options on home exteriors.

LENEXA, KAN. – The new Top Down Color™ visualizer from DaVinci Roofscapes® makes it easy for homeowners, builders, remodelers, contractors and architects to quickly see how the exterior of a home can be changed. Available at www.davinciroofscapes.com/color/designer the "roof to ground product and color selector" offers a fast way to visualize how different colors and products can enhance a home's curb appeal.

"Having thousands of colors and a wide variety of product selections at your fingertips with this free online tool provides an exciting view at how a home could look with modifications," says Kate Smith, chief color maven with Sensational Color. "This is a 'must use' tool for anyone in the building industry

Fast and simple to use, the Top Down Color visualizer starts by offering the option of uploading your own home exterior image or using one of 10 home styles supplied in the gallery of images. After selecting the desired home exterior there are five options for making changes to the home exterior --- from the roof down to the front door. Steps for the options include:

• Step 1: Select a roof style and color from synthetic slate and shake tile options available from DaVinci Roofscapes.
• Step 2: Select different exterior options, such as siding, brick, stone or a painted finish to the home.
• Step 3: Select a color for the house trim, including brackets, millwork and shutters.
• Step 4: Select a color for the front door.
• Step 5: Select a color for the trim on the windows.

Thousands of paint color choices from Sherwin-Williams® and Benjamin Moore® are available on the visualizer. The multitude of colors can be found in the categories related to selecting the home exterior, house trim, front door and window trim.

"The ability to create dozens of different exterior color palettes and configurations puts design flexibility at the user's fingertips," says Wendy Bruch, marketing manager with DaVinci Roofscapes. "This tool showcases how the vast array of colorful DaVinci synthetic shake and slate roofs work with color schemes and textures. Whether a person is uploading a picture of his or her own home to see how a new exterior color combination will look, or if they're using one of our pre-loaded home styles, they'll be able to quickly distinguish how color from the 'top down' on a house can add tremendously to a home's curb appeal."

According to Smith, the tool serves as a valuable resource to anyone in the building industry. "Imagine being an architect and having the ability to share color palettes for home exteriors with clients in just a few clicks of the mouse," says Smith. "Or think about how a homeowner can decide on changes to the elements of their home exterior and then be able to share those changes immediately online with their contractor. Whether making one modification to a home exterior or embracing a full remodel, this tool is a lifesaver!"

Created by DaVinci Roofscapes to showcase different "top down" color options on home exteriors, the free visualizer can be found at www.davinciroofscapes.com/color/designer. Images can be saved to an online account, posted on Facebook or Pinterest or easily shared in a tweet.

"It's actually quite fun to dream a bit using this online tool," says Smith. "If you've ever wondered what your home would look like with a new slate roof, different colored or textured siding, or perhaps a bright new front door, this is the way to do it!

"Upgrading the curb appeal of your home can make it more valuable to potential buyers or just more personalized for your own tastes. This tool provides a 'no risk' way of seeing how changes to the front of your home can make your exterior either stand out from or blend in with other homes in your area."

About DaVinci Roofscapes The experienced team members at DaVinci Roofscapes develop and manufacture industry-leading polymer slate and shake roofing systems with an authentic look and superior performance. DaVinci leads the industry in the greatest selection of colors, tile thickness and tile width variety. The company's reliable products have a limited lifetime warranty and are 100 percent recyclable. All DaVinci high-performing roofing products are proudly made in America where the company is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, the National Association of Roofing Contractors, the Cool Roof Rating Council and the U.S. Green Building Council. For information call 1-800-328-4624 or visit www.davinciroofscapes.com.