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DaVinci Roofscapes Makes Big Impact on Tiny Houses

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This season's hottest new television show is very small. Actually, it's tiny --- as in Tiny House Nation.

The show, which airs on the new FYI TV, has renovation experts and hosts, John Weisbarth and Zack Giffin, traveling across America to show off ingenious small spaces (all no larger than 500 square feet!) and the inventive people who live in them.

 

DaVinci Roofscapes couldn't resist the idea of making a "big splash on a tiny house" so we participated in the series by providing Bellaforté polymer roofing for two of the premier episodes.

 

For episode 3 in upstate New York, our composite slate roofing product can be found on a 210-square foot tiny home whose owners like to brew beer and dance ... quite a large space order for a tiny house!  And, for episode 4, an Ohio couple built a 220-square foot tiny house on a trailer so they can travel for work. Imagine seeing this home on the highway!

 

From pricey to budget friendly, “Tiny House Nation” is not a typical design show, but one that proves size doesn’t always matter – it’s creativity that counts. That's a key reason why our DaVinci simulated slate roofing was selected for the show --- because the low maintenance aspect makes this a luxury roof that's ideal for any sized home!


From the Architects Corner - After the Storm Project Update

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As we come up on the second anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, showing off a project in New Jersey where a building went from natural shake, to a Bellaforté shake shingle roof seems fitting. For a few years, my role here at DaVinci Roofscapes was of Inside Sales for the Eastern Region. I can count on one hand (or maybe two) how many times people in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware seemed singularly focused on how they could prevent hurricane damage to their roof (now homeowners in Florida? They are experts!). After 2012 that is not the case, and people in the Northeast are more tuned in to a possibility of another super storm in their future and what they can do to prevent damage. 

So how could you expect Bellaforté Shake tiles to perform in a hurricane? The self-aligning system is fastened with three nails per tile, which means these lightweight roofing tiles easily pass the standards to receive Miami-Dade NOA (Notice of Acceptance) for hurricane strength winds. They also don't absorb moisture so rotting, cracking, breaking, and algae growth aren't a concern as the tiles go through many different cycles of weather. 

This building, located in Marlboro, NJ, went through a make-over in which the old cedar shakes were removed and a new Bellaforté Shake in the Autumn Blend was installed. 

 

 

Happy Friday, Architects! 

 

Looking for 3-Color Combination for Our Roof

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Trying to select an appropriate 3 color combination in Multi-Width Slate for my house. Here are some details to go along with the 2 attached photos. Front door is Cinnamon which is a dark mahogany color. Garage doors will eventually be replaced to match as closely to the front door color. Gutters and downspouts will be replaced with copper half round gutters and round down spouts. Chimney pots will be replaced with either copper or clay. Existing roof is brown. Would like to keep in line with the brown but go darker than what is currently there. Was thinking of Slate Black, Dark Tahoe and Dark Chesapeake with copper snow guards; however, it is hard to tell the colors exactly from the website. Based upon the above information and the pictures of the house do those colors make sense or do you suggest something different? I want to get this absolutely right. Please let me know. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Andrew Crisp
Darien, Illinois
Product: Multi-Width Slate


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Hello Mr. Crisp,

The updates you are making to your home sound really great. I think you are on the right track going brown with the your blend for the roof. I also like the idea of a 3-color mix of colors to add interest to the roof surface.

I looked at the three colors you were considering - Slate Black, Dark Tahoe and Dark Chesapeake. This could work but I am concerned that the Slate Black may look "spotty" rather than an integral part of the color blend. It would be best to get some full size tiles and have them laid onto the roof surface so you can see how it will actually look when installed.

An alternate choice would be to replace the Slate Black with Dark Mountain. This is a brown darkened with black. It would be similar but without the high contrast of the black. You can also sample this so you could see both of the blends and decide which on looks best.

I hope that helps you to make a decision about the blend for your new roof.

Sincerely,

Kate Smith
DaVinci Roofscapes Color Expert

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Guard for Winter Weather ... with Snow Retention Systems

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It's never too early to think about the upcoming winter season and the potential snowstorms ahead.

If you live in a cold weather region, now is the time to plan ahead and have snow guards retrofitted to your synthetic shake or composite slate roof. Not sure which snow guards to request? Oftentimes it depends on how much snow you receive in your specific geographic area ... and we can help. Here's a "Snow Guards 101" of different styles from the experts at DaVinci Roofscapes.

Snow Guards - Individual "guards" that are from one to four inches tall are securely placed in alternate positions on the roof around the home perimeter. They look like small triangles and stick up a few inches from the roof surface. The guards work best for small to medium sized amounts of snowfall, as they hold back snow while allowing it to melt and break as it comes off the roof.

Snow guards

Snow Fences - Usually placed horizontally along the gutter line of the house, snow fences are more "visually impactful" on a home than snow guards. Because of their height (sometimes more than a foot tall) they can hold multiple layers of snow better than snow guards, so they're ideal if you live in a heavy snow zone. Their height is the advantage here, allowing large quantities of snow to be "held back" and melt slowly.

Snowfence

Heating Coils - This alternative (which can also include heat tape, self-regulating heat cables and other heating cables) is used in areas to prevent ice damming, but does not hold snow on the roof. It's often used in conjunction with snow guards or another snow retention system. For these, basically you're using electricity to melt ice and snow from the roof, so this is considered a good alternative for especially frigid areas of the country.

Heating Coils

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For more information on snow guard options used in conjunction with polymer roofing products, see Q & A Guide to Snow Guards and Slip, Sliding Away... Might Need Snow Guards.

Top Down Curb Appeal Takes Spotlight!

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Lights, camera, ACTION! Once again this year national color expert Kate Smith with Sensational Color stood in front of the cameras to talk about "top down" color on the home. This time Kate tied her message in with National Curb Appeal Month and the need for homeowners to coordinate and maintain their home exteriors.

"Just as design and color harmony are essential for a beautiful home interior, the same is true for the outside of the home," says Smith. "I always recommend starting at the top of the home with the roof and working your way down to create a coordinated look.

"Try to keep in mind that no single exterior element can stand alone. It's a marriage of design, colors and materials that vies the home a cohesive look and maximum curb appeal."

Kate was interviewed by almost two dozen television and radio shows across the country. (Click HERE to see her interview in Roanoke, Virginia!) She shared tips on adding color to the roof with polymer roofing tiles from DaVinci Roofscapes, and then working down the home to the siding, vinyl windows, fiberglass door and decorative polyurethane trim.

"These are all great investment products for the home," says Smith. "Just consider if you add a new luxury roof, you could get back up to 67 percent of the product cost when it comes to selling a home. And, since 78 percent of homeowners surveyed report that a home's curb appeal is either 'extremely' or 'very important' to them, you have the peace-of-mind in knowing that your dollars are being invested in the best manner possible."

Interested adding curb appeal to your home? Then check out The Most Important Factor In Creating Curb AppealandCurb Appeal Starts with a DaVinci Tile Roof.

Chicago Housing Market Rebounds with High-End Projects

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Smart business practices and an impeccable track record have paved the way for Smart Roofing, Inc. to take advantage of strong Chicago area residential project growth in 2014.

With more than 13,000 roofing projects completed in the past 21 years, Smart Roofing has deep roots in the Chicago marketplace. The company's dedication to using quality products --- including polymer slate and synthetic shake roofing tiles from DaVinci Roofscapes --- has positioned it to take advantage of new construction and remodeling projects.

"There are more calls than we can handle this year," says Rich Bondarowicz, co-founder and vice president of Smart Roofing out of Chicago. "Our market has rebounded beautifully and we're working on several new 6,000+ square foot roofing projects right now. Due to our reputation for quality roofing, even in the downturn years we were doing fairly well, but now we're experiencing incredible growth."

Smart Roofing specializes in high-end residential roofing projects within a 50-mile radius of Chicago, but also works on remodeling and commercial projects. Their team of 20 full-time roofers are specially-trained for installations of a variety of roofing products, including eco friendly roof projects with composite roofing tiles.

"We've installed a variety of DaVinci polymer roofs in the past five years on everything from spec homes to remodels to commercial projects," says Bondarowicz, whose company is a member of the DaVinci Masterpiece Contractor program. "There are two types of homeowners these man-made roofs really appeal to in our area. The first is a customer who has wood shake and hates the annual maintenance hassles. These people are tired of rotting or decaying wood product, but love the look of shake. They embrace the DaVinci polymer shake roofing options because of their authentic look and low maintenance.

"The second customer is serious about getting a slate roof, but is turned off due to the cost, weight and potential for hail damage. For these folks the DaVinci slate tiles become the ideal solution because the polymer tiles are cost-effective, lightweight, resist hail and strong winds, and have a 50-year warranty. It's a win-win scenario."

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Featured Project - Wichita, KS

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Did you know that Wichita, Kansas is the most populated city in the state of Kansas (in case you are wondering, Lenexa, where our plant is located, is the 9th)? Heiland Roofing, a member of the DaVinci Masterpiece Contractor Program since it's beginning, has installed dozens of DaVinci Roofscapes composite roofing in the area.

Wichita, along with most of the state of Kansas, is known for its unpredictable weather and it's very distinct seasons and temperature fluctuations. Sub-zero temperatures in the winter and 100 degrees and above in the summer is a normal year. These varying temperatures are rough on cedar shake roofing materials, yet shakes tend to be the prominent look in the market. Pre-mature aging, breakage, blow offs and annual maintenance is a tune all familiar to local homeowners. DaVinci's polymer roofing was introduced to Wichita more than a decade ago and the Class 4 Impact Rating, 110 mph wind certification and 50 year warranty has made it a successful product for Heiland Roofing ever since. 

DaVinci Masterpiece Contractor Program Member
Heiland Roofing & Exteriors 
316-686-8200


Going for a "Charleston" Feel...

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I have a very traditional southern home. (Trying to give it a Charleston feel). Trying to decide between Single-Width, Bellaforté and Multi-Width. Also, leaning towards a dark gray or black but would love your advice on style and color.

Name: Mary Frazelle
Raleigh, North Carolina
Product: Synthetic Shake

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Hello Ms. Frazelle,

You're home is lovely and the black and white scheme is very "Charleston" Any of the tiles you mention could work with the style of your home so go with the profile you like best. 

I prefer the multi-with to add some depth and texture to the roof but that is just a personal preference. With the single width you will have a uniform appearance that can also be nice with the "buttoned up" look of your home. The Bellaforté is going to give my considerably more texture and a slightly more relaxed look so if that is what you are after this would be a good choice.

Also either color will look just fine. I lean toward going a little darker with the Slate Black. It feels more in keeping with some of the grand homes of the south that come to mind but many also had gray. Again both would work so it goes back to personal preference.

This may not be the solid "this is the way to go" advice you were hoping for but the good news is that with the colors and styles you are considering it would be hard to go wrong. Trust your instincts on which style and colors feels right to you. The DaVinci roof will top off your traditional, southern home beautifully and make it feel even more like it could be on a street in Charleston.

Sincerely,

Kate Smith
DaVinci Roofscapes Color Expert

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepping Your Composite Roof for Winter Weather

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Grab a sweatshirt, ladder and work gloves --- it's time to get your roof ready for the cold weather ahead.

Before frigid winter weather arrives, make sure to spend time cleaning out your gutters, checking downspouts and evaluating the condition of your roof. If you experienced roof hail damage over the spring or summer months, you should also have a roofing professional evaluate the condition of your roof before the snow starts to fall. You especially need assistance from a professional if you have steep slope roofing that can make it dangerous to work on the roof yourself.

As you're checking out your roof, the experts at DaVinci Roofscapes recommend you make sure your snow guards are firmly in place and clear of debris. If you don't have snow guards and have experienced strong snowfall in the past, now is the time to have them retrofitted to your roof --- especially if you have composite roofing. (SeeLet It Snow… And Keep The Snow On Your Roof for tip)

Snowguards are strategically placed on your roof, so that when the snow melts, it melts more evenly. That way, it doesn't have the opportunity to bind together and create an avalanche falling all at one time on your landscaping or around entry doors of the home. Sloped roofs are particularly susceptible to these types of avalanches and require special consideration in states that are known to have heavy snowstorms and ice dams. When snow guards are in place on polymer roofing, it's less likely that you'll have problems with ice or snow falling on people or property.

Once you're done with your outside roof evaluation, go indoors. Head for the attic to make certain there are no visible signs of leaks from summer storms. While there, check out your insulation. Homes with superior attic insulation help reduce energy bills. And, importantly, proper attic insulation and ventilation in the house are proven solutions that can be implemented to help prevent ice dams from forming on your roof and creating problems.

 

For more tips to prepare your home for the upcoming winter months, see Prevent Common Cold Weather Roof Issues.

It's "Ask a Stupid Question Day"

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How many times in life have you heard a teacher or parent say, "there's no such thing as a stupid question." Well ... maybe there is. Why else would today be designated as "Ask a Stupid Question Day."

At DaVinci Roofscapes, we understand the general homeowner may not be familiar with the "ins and outs" of our polymer roofing products. After all, it's a complicated formula we use to create our impact-, fire-, insect- and algae-resistant simulated shake roofing and imitation slate shingles. That's why we want to share with you some of the most frequently asked (and not stupid!) questions we get about our composite roofing products.

Q: How do you get the color in your composite roofing tiles?

A: We use extra-strength crayons to color each tile. No, seriously ... DaVinci lightweight roofing tiles are made of an engineered polymer with virgin resins and the colors are blended throughout each piece in the manufacturing process. We call it "color through and through." The polymer is also impregnated with fire retardant and the most advanced UV and thermal stabilizers available.

Q: How can you prove that your synthetic roofing materials will resist hurricane force winds and hail?

A: We use simulated weather conditions to make sure our sustainable roofing products can withstand severe weather conditions and meet the highest Class 4 Impact Resistance codes to provide a more secure home for you and your family. Our designer roof tiles have also achieved a 110 mph wind resistance rating, equivalent to Category 4 hurricane conditions. See for yourself ...

Click HERE to view all of our product testing videos.

Q: If my house burns down, will the fire-resistant roof still be standing?

A: Well, no. It's impossible for a roof to still stand if there's nothing to hold it up. However, a DaVinci Class A Fire Rated roof resists the spread of flames, so if you're in an area with wildfires and sparks "jump" or land on your roof, the DaVinci manufactured slate and shake alternative roof will not ignite. (Don't believe us? Check out our video)

Want more answers to your questions? Visit our extensive DaVinci Roofscapes FAQ section on our website.

Seven Reasons Brown Is The Best Roof Color For Your Home

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The color of your roof is important to the overall appearance of your home. Choosing the best color for your lightweight roofing system will help ensure that your home exterior has a look that you will love for many years to come. You will want to choose a color that best suits your home's style and materials as well as work in the climate and environment where you live. Here are seven examples that show when brown is the best color for your roof.

1. Your home is set within a wooded area or mountainous landscape.

Best Roof Color Brown

DaVinci Roofscapes Shake

2. The stone on your home's exterior is predominately brown or has a brown colorcast.

DaVinci Roofscapes Shake

Norris Architecture

3. The brick on your home is brown or has a brown colorcast.

DaVinci Roofscapes Shake

4. Your long-lasting window frames are in a brown tone.

Veranda Fine Homes

5. Your home is constructed of reclaimed natural materials since the majority of these have a warm patina.

Banner Elk Architects & Building Designers

6. Brown best complements the colors and materials of you home.

Hendel Homes

David Buergler Architecture

7. Your home is a full or partial log home.

DaVinci Roofscapes Shake

You may read advice or even dictates that say black or gray is the best color for a roof but as you can see by these examples how a beautiful brown roof can be. 

From the Architect's Corner - Lake Houses

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DaVinci Shake - Weathered GrayIf your client has a lake house, he or she will be looking for exterior materials that can protect the home from the elements, especially in the months they are not there. Whether a palatial house or a small lake cabin, a DaVinci Roofscapes' polymer slate or shake tile roof is a great investment for a second home as it lives up to the highest standards available for a roofing material. Class A fire rated, Class 4 impact rated, freeze/thaw resistant and with a wind rating of 110 mph means your clients can live worry free during the off season. A luxury roof by DaVinci also means a natural, rustic look to fit in with the rustic look of a lake community.

Happy Friday Architects!

Roof Color- New Construction- French Country

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Needing help picking a color- probably between cambridge and milano.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

This is new construction, so we don't have photos- but it will be a French Country style- arches on windows with shutters, stucco with a stone wainscot. The window cladding will be a darker bronze color.

We have not yet picked out stucco and stone color.

Brad Jones
Bellaforté Slate

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Hello Mr. Jones,

It sounds like your French Country home is going to be just lovely and I do know how many decisions you will be making as you select your materials. Let me give you a few thoughts that might help.

Select materials for the elements of your exterior that will not change often (if ever) that have a common color or what is called colorcast for materials like roofing, stone, brick, etc. I wrote a blog post about colorcast that I think you will find helpful.

http://blog.davinciroofscapes.com/blog/color-from-the-top-down/what-is-colorcast-and-why-is-it-important

As you can start to see the roof and stone will set the tone for the colors on the rest of your home. Dark bronze on your windows could work with either the European VariBlend (formerly called Milano) or Brownstone VariBlend (formerly called Cambridge). What it will come down to is if the stone you prefer is more gray or more brown. Once you find the stone you love selecting the roof will be easier since you'll know what color you are looking for.

From there the other colors will start to fall into place as well. If you haven't already downloaded the free ebooks I think you would find them helpful, too. If gives you an order for selecting your colors that can help you to know what decisions you have to make first in order to create a cohesive exterior.

http://www.davinciroofscapes.com/color/choosing-color/

I hope that helps and that you will share a picture of your finished home. I bet is is going to be just beautiful.

Sincerely,


Kate Smith
DaVinci Roofscapes Color Expert

 

Energy Awareness Month Insights for Your Luxury Roof

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Happy Energy Awareness Month! To start off your celebration, home improvement expert Mark Clement suggests you focus on your roof.

"If your roof is older and inefficient, it can either absorb too much heat from the sun or 'leak out' the comfortable air in your home, which can increase your energy bills," says Mark Clement, co-host of the MyFixitUpLife home improvement radio show and website. "I recommend homeowners make smart, energy-efficient investments in their homes beginning with ENERGY STAR® qualified products."

Polymer Slate RoofClements says it's easy for homeowners to seek out the ENERGY STAR approval when purchasing windows, doors and simulated slate and shake roofing for the home.

“A product that meets ENERGY STAR requirements for a specific geographic area is constructed to help make the home as energy efficient as possible," says Clement. "Using several ENERGY STAR qualified products together can really help ease the energy burden on the home, which can help save homeowners a great deal of money each year on energy costs.”

When it comes time to replace the roof, Clement advises looking for a “Cool Roof” that will help lower the home’s overall energy costs. A Cool Roof is measured by two properties, solar reflectance and thermal emittance. (SeeSave Energy with Cool Roof Colors)

EcoBlend polymer roofing tiles from DaVinci Roofscapes have been verified by the independent Cool Roof Rating Council to meet or exceed requirements for ENERGY STAR qualified roofing products to reflect sunlight and heat away from the home, helping increase the overall energy efficiency of the structure. (See Ask Us About Our ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products!)

"Along with having a 50 year roof warranty, these durable, impact-resistant polymer roofing tiles  resist hail damage and fire," says Clement. "This composite roofing is a smart investment to both save on energy and create a best-in-class designer roof for the home."


Seafood, Sausages and Popcorn!

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Anyone for seafood, sausage or pizza? Those are specialty month celebrations in October. Along with it also being designated Popcorn Poppin' Month and Stamp Collecting Month, this autumn month promises lots of fun.

While you can celebrate chili, caramel and pork in October, the folks at DaVinci Roofscapes also encourage you to look at some of the more serious designations. October 6-12 is Fire Prevention Week (something we take very seriously since DaVinci offers Class A Fired Rated polymer roofing) and all of October is National Crime Prevention Month.

For those kind folks among us, October 5 is Do Something Nice Day, the 22nd is Make a Difference Day and the first is World Smile Day. However, if you're feeling a bit grumpy, we have a day for that too! October 15th is National Grouch Day ... and the 26th is Howl at the Moon Night!

Historic Oklahoma City Church Gets Fire Brick Red Polymer Roof

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Almost two decades after the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, the heavily-damaged St. Paul's Cathedral and Parish House near the blast site finally have new, long-lasting polymer roof tiles overhead.

The 1904 Norman-Gothic church structure, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, was badly damaged during the tragic Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995. The bombing lifted off the roof and splayed the walls outward.

In the rebuilding aftermath, a roof was added that failed during the ensuing years. Now, after extensive research, the church has invested in a composite slate roof from DaVinci Roofscapes in an attractive fire brick red color.

Fake Slate       Simulated Slate Roofing

 

"Our Roof and Restoration Committee did extensive research into roof replacement options and also consulted with our architect, Mass Architects, Inc.," says Mike Murphy, a member of St. Paul's church and a director at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. "The primary reasons we selected the DaVinci Multi-Width Slate product were the low-maintenance factor coupled with the roof's impact- and fire-resistancy features. The 50-year limited warranty available from the manufacturer and the ability to get the roofing tile in the fire brick red color we wanted really sold us on the product.

"The roof put on after the bombing was a hard, composite material. Over time they failed, with an abundance of breaking and leaking. Our research brought us to DaVinci, and we're very pleased with the results. The new roofs have been up since early in 2014 and the bright, attractive red color now serves to highlight our location in the community."

For additional composite roofing stories involving churches, see Religious Structures and DaVinci Slate and Polymer Shake Roof Accents Ukrainian Church

Simulated Shake Roofing Without the Hassles of Real Cedar Roofing

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What's that disgusting black and green coating you often see on cedar shake roofing products? Mold. Fungus. Algae. And, it can even grow in yellow, sickly green and red colors. That's NOT the kind of color you want on your roof!

Homeowners who desire the beauty of cedar roofing without the rainbow of growth problems can turn to DaVinci Roofscapes for a shake alternative with all the right colors. Made of virgin polymers that resist algae, mold, fungus and insects, DaVinci synthetic shake shingles come in dozens of standard colors and eye-pleasing color blends.

Fake Cedar Shake

 

Forget about the worries of rotting wood, decay and fire hazards. DaVinci fake cedar shake tiles resist impact, high winds and fire, along with fading, curling and ugly mold growth. And, because each DaVinci shake blend is formulated from different wood tones -- with both wavy and straight grains throughout the designer roof blend -- you get a natural variation in colors to give you a realistic shake tile roof look. (See Shaking Up Roofs)

Need another reason to have DaVinci simulated shake roofing overhead? Then consider this: DaVinci products have a Class A Fire Rating and a Class 4 Impact Resistance Rating to help withstand whatever Mother Nature sends your way. Package all that together with a 50 year roof warranty and you'll turn green with envy ... and that's a color we CAN get on your luxury roof!

From the Architect's Corner - Free Online Learning!

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Have you ever wondered what a color expert would tell you if you asked the question, "What order should I go in when selecting exterior colors for my home?"

According to Kate Smith, DaVinci Roofscapes' color expert, the correct order is roof, siding, windows, front door, trim then garage door. Unless the home is brick or stone, the largest fixed feature is probably the roof, so you will want to start there. 

Interested in learning more? Are you a professional in need of a continuing education credit? Jump over to AEC Daily's website to take our course, The FRESH Approach to Choosing Exterior Colors. It is free and available online 24/7.

 

Afraid of Going Too Dark on the Roof... What Do You Think?

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The stucco on my house is a light pink, with a dark green trim. The stone on the front has pink and green highlights in it. I am afraid of going too dark on the roof, and am not sure what collar would look best. What do you think?

Terry Jackson
Fort Collins, CO
Product: Bellaforté Shake


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Hi Terry,

I have looked at your images and I agree you won't want to go too dark on your roof.

I understand you like both the DaVinci Multi-Width Shake in either the Tahoe or Mountain blend. Color-wise you are on the right track. Finding a color that blends with your stone will tie to elements together and open up many possibilities for siding and trim if you decide to change your color scheme.

That being said I think the Mountain blend appears to be a bit too dark for the tones in your stone and the home overall. Since you are already voicing a concern about going too dark I don't believe you would be delighted with this color.

I think Tahoe looks like just the right lightness/darkness and the colors in the tiles appear to blend well with the stone. You will want to view the tile samples near the actual stone on the front of your home to confirm that what I am seeing is true in the natural light around your home before you make a final decision to be sure the colors are pleasing. If you like what you see then I think you will be very pleased with this blend on your entire roof.

I hope that helps make your decision a little easier.

Sincerely,

Kate Smith
DaVinci Roofscapes Color Expert

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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