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James Hardie Building Products Inc., a subsidiary of James Hardie Industries, and Hover, a 3D property technology company, announced the launch of the AI design tool, Hardie™ Designer.
With this technology, independent retailers who sell James Hardie products can help their customers see how Hardie® products would look on their homes and provide an extra level of customer service.
“At James Hardie, we are committed to leading the industry in innovation. We are excited to harness the power of Hover’s technology to offer better, smarter home renovation solutions,” says Sean Gadd, president of James Hardie North America. “Hardie™ Designer allows homeowners to easily experiment with the look of Hardie® products, including textures and trending colors, helping them visualize their dream home with just a few clicks. We are setting a new standard for how homeowners engage with our industry-leading products in a way that has never been possible before.”
Homeowners can also visit JamesHardie.com, upload a single photo of the exterior of their home and see a redesign of their home in seconds. Customers can edit and apply Hardie® profiles and colors to their home and share designs with family and friends.
“Homeowners today expect to see what they’re buying before they commit, and the companies that offer real-time design will win,” says A.J. Altman, founder and CEO at Hover. “We are excited to collaborate with James Hardie to further simplify the home renovation process. Hover’s technology is built on more than a decade of real home property data. Now, industry leaders like James Hardie can leverage what we’ve built, delivering immediate value to prospective customers. Exterior renovations are an investment, and this collaboration is another step toward giving homeowners the clarity and confidence they need to move forward.”
