Can't determine correct tapered insulation panel quantities without knowing existing roof deck thickness and low spot geometry under old built-up roofing (BUR) layer.

No software exists to model tapered panel layouts and material takeoffs without needing to first remove the existing roof layers to measure thickness and deck slope.

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3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Apr 28, 2026

App Concept

RoofPanel Pro

RoofPanel Pro is a pre-tear-off material estimation app for roofing contractors. It uses 3D scanning or manual input of roof dimensions and known low spots to generate optimal tapered panel layouts and ordering lists, accounting for unknown deck conditions with safety margins. No need to tear off first.

Key Features

Input roof perimeter and low spot coordinates manually or via laser scan
Automatically calculates tapered panel quantity, slope, and thickness variants
Includes a 'safety margin' mode to order extra panels for unknown deck contour
Generates cut lists and order summary with manufacturer part numbers

Target Users: Small to medium roofing contractors (1-20 crews) doing commercial and high-end residential re-roofs

Revenue Model: $49/mo per user SaaS subscription with a free 7-day trial

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