3-D App Helps Obtain Measurements of Siding, Trim, Windows and More

James Hardie Building Products Inc., a provider of fiber cement siding, launched the James Hardie 3-D app, an iOS compatible application, which helps replacement contractors obtain complete and accurate measurements of siding, trim, soffit and windows from smartphone photos. The app is free on iTunes, and an Android version is currently in development.

With the snap of a few photos, contractors can easily obtain exterior measurements and a 3-D rendering of a home, which greatly reduces the guesswork of job estimates. And with 95 percent accuracy, it eliminates the need for manually re-measuring, saving replacement contractors time and money.

The app allows users to interchange exterior design elements like windows, as well as more than 20 James Hardie ColorPlus Technology colors, so replacement contractors can give clients an instant visual of their home. With a 360-degree view, users can inspect every element of a home for a preview of the final product.

Members of the James Hardie Contractor Alliance Program will also receive the lowest price available in the market when using the app.

Powered by HOVER, a mobile platform that generates accurate 3-D property measurements from smartphone photos, the James Hardie 3-D app makes it easy for contractors to calculate square footage and linear measurements. Measurements can also be exported as a PDF and emailed from the app.

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