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Featured Project Round Up

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Haven't been able to tune into the blog every Friday and read up on a recently completed project? No worries, here is a round up of some projects recently completed with DaVinci Roofscapes composite roofing materials. 

 

Featured Project - Mentor, OH

Every time I see this picture I think, "Bellaforté Shake was made for this project". Click here to learn more. 

 

Featured Project - Winchester, MA

The increasingly common use of drone photography gives us a whole new perspective on the complexity of the roofs we manufacture. Click here to read more about this project. 

 

Featured Project - Dawsonville, GA

The dark shake roof with the dark blue siding is definitely a winner. Click here to read more about this project located in Georgia. 

 

Featured Project - Edmond, OK

Did you know that in 2015 Oklahoma had 349 hail events? Click here to read more! 

 


Nailed It!

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Fifty years is a long time. Imagine how much your body ages during five decades of living. Now imagine how much sun, wind and weather exposure a DaVinci Roofscapes designer roof receives in 50 years.

We've made sure our dependable composite slate and synthetic shake roofing tiles will hold up year after year. If you're a roofer, it's up to you to make the right decision on the nails you use to assure that the DaVinci roof tiles you install now will indeed stay on the luxury roof for at least 50 years.

At DaVinci, we recommend using copper, hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel nails. Why? Because our roofs will last for decades, you need to make sure that the nails you use will also last that long. After all, you don't want callbacks down the line that the roof is fine, but the nails you used are popping or rusting!

Once you've made your nailing selection, keep this tip in mind: Remember to nail down the bottom tab on both Bellaforté composite slate and synthetic shake roofing products. It's important to secure the tabs for a firm, confident installation that can help prevent damage from high winds and severe weather. And, don't be stingy with those nails! Every DaVinci roof shingle should be secured using two nails, with dimensions of a 3/8" head by 1/2" length.

Need more nailing tips from our polymer roofing experts? Then check out Nailing No-No'sand Which Nails Should I Use for a Composite Slate Roof?

 

Survey Says ...

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Take a survey of what surprises people the most about having a new DaVinci Roofscapes composite roof and we're betting you'll be amazed at the answer.

“My neighbors stop me all the time to ask about the roof," says homeowner John Mastronardo. "They’re surprised to discover it’s a synthetic product. You can see the wheels turning in their minds when we talk about the product. There are so many of my neighbors who have old slate roofs that need replacing. I’m quite certain we’ll see a growing number of these roofs in this neighborhood in the coming years.”

 

Synthetic Slate

 

That's correct. We hear it all the time. People recently purchasing either our synthetic shake shingles or composite slate tell us that they quickly become the talk of the neighborhood --- almost like roofing celebrities!

"There's not a week that goes by when someone passing by doesn't remark on our 'real slate' roof," says Kansas homeowner Michael Klappa. "I enjoy explaining about the benefits of our polymer roof and have no worries now about future storms in our area. This roof can handle it."

Designer Roof

 

In Oklahoma, Terri Underhill did more than just ask her neighbor about the new composite slate roof on their home --- she took action.

"When I saw my neighbor's DaVinci roof and found out it wasn't natural slate, I knew I could have the roof of my dreams," says Underhill.

Underhill's roofing dreams started in 2006 when she saw the dramatic change a new DaVinci Multi-Width Slate roof had on the home of her neighbors, Anita and Chuck Musgrave. Unhappy with the composite green shingles on her home, Underhill started her "dream file" of potential roof pictures in preparation for her reroofing project. (See Roof Envy - A Tale of Two Roofs)

"I quizzed my neighbors, the Musgraves, on their home and then looked at 15 homes with DaVinci roofs throughout Oklahoma to see which color I liked best," says Underhill. "Next, while traveling through Texas, my husband and I looked at another 15 roofs. I took pictures of each one and ended up choosing the Aberdeen blend because I wanted the staggered roofing tiles to really show up."

Installed in 2010, the Aberdeen color blend selected by the Underhills for their roofing tiles features five different colors for an eye-catching combination: Dark Gray, Light Brown, Dark Purple, Green Stone and Dark Stone.

 

Polymer Slate Roof

 

"We believe it's a complement that Terri liked our roof so much that she was determined to have a similar DaVinci roof," says Chuck Musgrave. "We selected this impact-resistant roof because we were tired of hail damaging the original cedar shake shingles on our home. Since having the polymer roof installed, we haven't had that problem at all.

"We still have roofers and contractors come by to show our roof to their potential customers. Both Anita and I love the look of the roof and couldn't be more satisfied with DaVinci Roofscapes."       

Update Your Driveway and Front Walk to Ramp Up Curb Appeal

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Guest Blogger: Laura Gaskill, Houzz

They’re the first thing visitors see when approaching your home (even before they get to the front door), which makes the driveway and front walk the keys to maximizing curb appeal. Here we’ll give you all the details on updating your front walk and driveway, from material choices to costs.

 


Rill Architects, original photo on Houzz

 

Project: Updating the walkway and driveway.

Why: Having a beautiful, well-maintained front walk and driveway increases curb appeal, adds value to your home and makes coming home each day a more pleasant experience. Cracked and damaged walkways and driveways can be dangerous, causing falls and damaging tires; improving this area of your home will add beauty and increase safety.

 


Madson Design, original photo on Houzz

 

Repair, enhance or replace? Repairing an existing driveway or path costs far less, and takes less time, than replacing it. Cracked asphalt can be filled and a new layer of asphalt added over the old. For badly cracked concrete drives and walks, however, repairing is not an option.

How to Reseal Your Asphalt Driveway

If your existing driveway and front walk are in good condition already, consider adding a decorative edging made from brick or pavers to boost curb appeal.

 


Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens, original photo on Houzz

 

Materials: 

  • Crushed stone and gravel are inexpensive and easy to install, though the gravel will scatter and need replenishing from time to time. Gravel paths and driveways are also difficult to keep cleared of snow.
  • Concrete is long lasting (15 to 30 years and beyond) and smooth, and has a modern look. It does tend to crack in cold conditions and does not take well to patches and repairs.
  • Asphalt has more give than concrete, making it a good choice for cold climates, and is easily patched and repaired. However, asphalt breaks down more quickly, sometimes requiring repairs or replacement within five years, even in a mild climate.
  • Cobblestone and pavers are the longest-lasting option — a cobblestone driveway or walk can last 100 years or more! They are also by far the most expensive options and require the most work initially to prepare the area and lay a foundation for the stone. Repairs are fairly easy with both; you can replace individual stones as needed, making upkeep costs relatively low.

 


Courtney Oldham, original photo on Houzz

 

Costs: They vary by region, but this list can help you compare materials’ relative costs:

  • A path or drive made of gravel> alone costs about $1 per square foot.
  • An asphalt topcoat runs about $2 per square foot; a new asphalt driveway (including a base layer of gravel and several coats of asphalt) costs $3 to $6.50 per square foot.
  • A new poured concrete path or driveway costs around $3 to $4 per square foot.
  • Pavers cost $6 to $10 per square foot installed, and a cobblestone path or drive costs $12 to $30 per square foot installed.

 


Rocco Flore & Sons, Inc., original photo on Houzz

 

Who to hire: A paving contractor, landscape contractor or landscape architect will best be able to help you complete this project. Ask the pros you are considering hiring about their experience with the type of driveway or path you would like to have installed — brick and stone especially require a pro with experience to lay it properly.

Good to know: Your driveway and front walk designs should take both beauty and safety into account. Keep the driveway slope modest and have it properly graded to allow water to run off instead of pool. A gently curving drive or path will take up a bit more real estate, but it can be worth it if you love the look.

 


Knight Construction Design Inc., original photo on Houzz

 

Best time to do this project: Warm, dry weather is ideal. In most regions late spring or summer is the perfect time to lay a new driveway or path.

How long it will take:

  • Crushed stone and gravel can be installed in a single day.
  • Both asphalt and concrete can generally be installed in one weekend. You can use your new asphalt driveway within 24 hours, but concrete takes about seven days to cure before you can drive on it.
  • Cobblestone and pavers take longer to install than the other options — up to a week for a large cobblestone drive. Mortar between stones is usually set and ready to be walked on in about 24 hours.

 

First steps: Look at your existing driveway and front walk with an impartial eye— taking a photograph or asking a friend’s opinion can help. Decide whether you want to repair, enhance or completely replace what you have. Begin gathering inspiration in an ideabook or folder, and make a short list of pros to contact. By the time warm weather rolls around, you will be ready to get started on your home’s new look.

Flying Garbage Cans? No Problem with a DaVinci Roof

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Is there any chance we'll meet Tomas, Virginie and Walter this year? Those are the last three storm names that would be used for the 2016 Hurricane Season, which ends November 30.

Even though it's unlikely all the names on the hurricane list will be used this year, there is a very good chance that high winds and severe weather will continue to impact many areas of the United States. That's why high-wind resistant DaVinci Roofscapes composite roofing shingles are a good choice for homes all across the country.

Sustainable RoofCan you imagine the conditions your roof goes through at winds of 30, 50 or even 90 mph? A reporter with the Associated Press wanted to experience these conditions for himself, so he went to a wind tunnel laboratory at the University of Maryland. After getting harnessed in, he had the team crank up the winds ... all the way up to 100 mph.

Click HERE to see the video of how the winds impacted his body. Clearly, if he wasn't anchored and harnessed in, he would have been blown away. Now think about your roof.

During severe weather --- not even hurricane conditions --- high winds can rip some roofing tiles right off the roof. And, flying debris during a storm can deeply damage some roofs. Not DaVinci polymer roofing.

Our roofs are manufactured and tested to stand firm in extreme weather conditions. (see DaVinci Roof Tiles: Engineered to Withstand Hurricane Force Winds) DaVinci roofs meet the ASTME D3161 test for withstanding 110 mph sustained winds. Our simulated shake roofing and composite slate roof tiles also have a Class 4 impact rating (UL 2218 Impact test) ... so if a tree limb falls on your DaVinci roof or a flying garbage can hits it, you don't have to worry about broken tiles.

Learn more about how DaVinci synthetic roofing materials can help keep your property safe at Worried? Sleep Easier with a DaVinci Roof Overhead

Featured Project Round Up

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In the following weeks, each Friday is going to feature a new round of projects installed by one of our loyal contractors. As I work hard to get the blogs reloaded, here is another week of recaps of recently featured DaVinci Roofscapes projects. These are all worth taking a second look at! Enjoy!

 

Featured Project - Fontana, WI

Real slate is heavy and expensive. Click here to read more about this project that decided to go with a synthetic slate instead of the real thing. 

 

Featured Project - Avon, CO

In Colorado, a lifetime roof product is important. Click here to read more. 

 

Featured Project - Saffordville, KS

A polymer roof is the perfect investment for your vacation property. Click here to read about this project.

 

Featured Project - Newton Square, PA

It is easier than you would think to customize a blend! Click here to read more.

 

 

Color From The Top Down Infographic

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Has a home ever caught your eye simply because it was so well put together? The home might not be your favorite style or It might not be painted a color you love but you couldn't help admire its overall look. That’s a home with true curb appeal.

Does your home have curb appeal? If not, now is a great time to think about what steps you need to take to give your home that eye-catching look. August is National Curb Appeal Month and to help you get started we've put together our Color From The Top Down tips to get you started. A great color scheme starting at the roof and flowing down your exterior is a great way to give your home curb appeal, increase its appeal and value.

For more ideas about how to create curb appeal see our infographic Top Tips for Creating "Top Down" Curb Appeal.

You will also find a wealth of information in the DaVinci Roofscapes Color Studio. Go there now download our two free ebooks that give you the step-by-step guidance you need when selecting any colors or products for your exterior.

Now that you know how to add curb appeal to your home get start now. After all it is National Curb Appeal Month.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Retrofit Snow Guard Installation

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Customers change their minds. If you're a roofer, you've probably been in this situation. You installed a new synthetic shake roof in August and your customer loved it. You encouraged them to have snow guards installed, but they declined. Then came winter ... and the snow.

Next you find yourself getting a call from the homeowner saying they made a mistake ... can you come in and install the snow guards now before next year's snow storms? The answer is YES! (FYI --- It's Never Too Late for Snow Guards)

Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc., manufacturers of snow guards used on many DaVinci Roofscapes roofing projects, offers these installation tips for retrofitting SnowTrapper ST 11 snow guards into DaVinci roofing tiles:

SnowguardsStep #1 - Contact the snow guard manufacturer to work with them to gain a recommended layout and pattern for the specific roofing project you're working on. This will be based on several factors including the pitch of the roof, the geographic location and specific areas of the property that the homeowner wishes to protect from snow avalanches.

Step #2 - Follow the layout pattern closely when retrofitting the snow guards.

Step #3 - When installing the snow guards in a DaVinci shake or slate roof, there should be at least six inches of spacing between the snow guard pad face itself and the butt of the course above.

Step #4 - Mark the location of each snow guard and then apply an appropriate sealant, like one part urethane sealant or thermoplastic sealant.

Step #5 - Slide the snow guard up and under the course above and press it into place over the sealant.

Step #6 - Attach the snow guard with two fasteners into the strap in an offset pattern approximately 1.5 inches above the pad face, spaced 1 inch apart. Rocky Mountain Snow Guards recommends the Woodbinder Eclipse 10 x 2.5 for this step.

It's important not to "bend back" the DaVinci roofing tiles during the snow guard application.

For more specifics and information on snow guards for all DaVinci profiles, see Q & A Guide to Snow Guards and visit https://www.rockymountainsnowguards.com/.

 

 


Wood You Burn Your House Down?

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Here's an easy question: What do you burn in your fireplace? The answer, of course, is wood. So if wood ignites quickly, why would you put it on your roof?

We agree that real cedar shakes look great on a roof, but why have a product installed that could put your home and family at risk? Even if treated, cedar shingles are still a product that can deteriorate over time and requires lots of ongoing maintenance.

Fake ShakeNow the solution: Class A Fire Rated shake roofing from DaVinci Roofscapes.

Carefully crafted to look like real cedar roofing, synthetic shake roofing from DaVinci has all the features you've ever dreamed of in a roof. It resists impact, high winds, insects, termites, fungus and algae. And, did we mention it's fire resistant? Even if the wind blows embers on to the simulated shake roofing, they won't "catch" and spread.

Want another reason to consider hand-split fake cedar shake shingles? The colors. At DaVinci, we offer 50 standard roofing colors, plus an assortment of realistic color blends. Many of our VariBlend color combinations feature four variations of a color --- including light, medium light, medium and dark --- to naturally replicate the look of real cedar. You'll find these colors available in shades of  brown, gray, autumn and blue-gray. (See Shaking Up Your Roof with Unlimited Possibilities)

Deep shadow lines, multiple widths that create a natural, non-repeating appearance and both straight and wavy grains for an authentic look ... what more could you want from an eco-friendly, fire-resistant roof?

Why DaVinci for a Roof Replacement?

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If you're a regular reader of our blogs, you know by now that DaVinci is a smart choice for roofing. Our products resist severe weather, impact, high winds, hail and flame spread. And, our realistic-looking slate and shake roofing tiles come in 50 colors plus an assortment of color blends.

Those are all great reasons to invest in composite roofing. Now let us give you some more.

Polymer Roof TilesAccording to Mark Dalrymple, president of Butcher and Butcher Construction in Michigan, the lightweight aspect of DaVinci products should be considered when thinking about a roof replacement.

"In comparison to natural slate, the DaVinci slate products would be a smart decision on existing structures that are not built to support the weight of natural slate," says Dalrymple. "Also, when a project is budget-driven, DaVinci is a great selection for its lower installation costs.

"Natural slate can be more time consuming with sorting of the sizes and colors, and also with cutting of the slates. The ease of installing DaVinci slate tiles straight out of the bundle with presorted colors and having the bundles presorted for rain line space really can save costs and time in comparison to natural slate."

Not to worry if you're looking at synthetic shake shingles from DaVinci. Dalrymple says that the DaVinci composite shakes are also a great choice in place of natural cedar roofing on many projects.

"DaVinci shake products do not require the individual coursing felt that natural cedar shakes do," says Dalrymple. "This cuts out some material costs and eliminates one step in the installation process.

"The presorted shake bundles can really save on time, and the marked fastening points help make fastener installation quick and correct. Finally, with the lifetime limited warranty, the DaVinci shakes will last much longer than most cedar roof systems."

Still not convinced? See How Could Imitation Slate Be Better Than the Real Thing?

 

National Safe at Home Week

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We're right in the middle of National Safe at Home Week --- a time designated for homeowners to evaluate their homes and make positive changes.

According to the National Safety Council Mission, preventable injuries are the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Many of those injuries happen in the home with falls, fire and burns, poisoning and window safety issues.

While looking inside the home is critical, homeowners should also take time to evaluate their home exterior. Wobbly porch steps, loose shutters and rotting deck boards are all accidents waiting to happen.

After you've fixed those potential safety problems, look up at your roof. Make sure you don't have loose or broken shingles waiting to fall off. If you haven't had a full roof evaluation in a few years, now is a good time to call in a professional roofer. (SeeDaVinci Advice: Call the Pros)

Just like other products on your house, roofs have a limited lifespan. If your roofer suggests that it's time to replace your roof, consider investing in simulated shake roofing or manufactured slate. Lightweight roofing materials from DaVinci Roofscapes help assure your home's safety for many years to come.

Impact- and fire-resistant, DaVinci's best-in-class composite roofing can help protect your home and family. And, our lifetime limited warranty adds peace-of-mind.

During National Safe at Home Week, think twice about adding synthetic roofing material to your home. It's a decision that can help keep you and your family safe for many years to come.

Tips For Exterior Color From The Top Down

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More today than perhaps at any time in the past homeowners are opting to go with a neutral as the main color for their home. There are many reasons neutrals have risen in popularity but these are three of the main reasons. First, there are more neutrals available and they are far more interesting than the old boring beige of years ago. There are chromatic grays and beiges with depth and complexity that give the colors character.

Second, the growing popularity of mixing materials on a home's exterior requires a color that can blend with many different textures, finishes and colors making a neutral the perfect solution. Last, a strong desire to have a home that blends with the environment -- "outdoors in, indoors out" -- and using a neutral as a main color is the easiest way to seamlessly connect a house to its surroundings.

With this movement towards more neutral exteriors many homeowners wonder how they can set their home apart. Choosing colors from the top down is the best way to figure out the right color scheme for your home exterior. For example, each of the homes below are painted an identical neutrals color. Starting with the roof I'll give you a quick tip for choosing accent colors inspired by your roof color that will give your home a unique personality. 

To keep the illustrations simple, I'm showing the main accent on the front door and the secondary accent on the trim however you can use these colors in whatever why best suits your home. For example, with a light trim color the secondary color could be used on the shutters.

If your home has a roof with the tones of DaVinci Shake in Tahoe blend look for an accent color that is enhanced by brown. Green is a natural complement to this shade of brown roofing. Pick a favorite shade from yellow-green to true green (or blue green!) for the front door. A lighter shade of brown for trim work contrasts nicely with this neutral body color.

DaVinci Shake in Mountain is a deep neutral blend that lives between brown and gray. If your home has a roof with warm gray or brown tones warm accent colors are often the best choice. Harmonize colors from the warm side of the color wheel to flow from the roof down. Classic gold on the door and warm grays or bronzes accent the rich tones of this roof color while creating curb appeal on the neutral main color.

DaVinci Shake Autumn Blend is a good example of a red-orange based brown on the roof that is enhanced by a complementary blue-green on the front door. A deep coppery red similar to colors of the roof makes a perfect secondary accent color.

The same idea works well whether your home has DaVinci Shake, DaVinci Slate or any other type of roof. Many of my tips for creating curb appeal with "Color From The Top Down" are captured in two infographics -- Color From The Top Down Infographic and Top Tips for Creating "Top Down" Curb Appeal. View and download both now with our compliments.

More Tips For Exterior Color From The Top Down

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In my last blog post I gave you the top 3 reasons that homeowners are opting to go with a neutral as the main color for their home more than ever before. I also shared tips on how to set a home apart when starting with a neutral as the main color of the exterior.

Today I'm giving you a few more tips for choosing colors from the top down for your home exterior. Again in these examples, each of the homes below are painted an identical neutrals color. Then starting with the roof I've given you a quick tip for choosing accent colors inspired by your roof color.

To keep the illustrations simple, I'm showing the main accent on the front door and the secondary accent on the trim however you can use these colors in whatever why best suits your home and gives it personality. For example, with a light trim color the secondary color could be used on the shutters. 

If your home has a DaVinci Slate in Smokey Gray or similar color you're in luck. Gray, easily the most popular roofing color, goes with just about every color on a home. Against a neutral base, use one dark version of a color you love and another medium to light version in the same color --- like the blue tones shown here.

DaVinci Slate in European blend is gray with a twist. Mixed in with the mostly gray roof is a bit of muted burgundy. Whenever your roof has a touch of color you can play up the color added to the gray roofing blend by using a deeper or darker shade for the front door. A medium gray accent on trim work brings the entire look together.

DaVinci Slate Aberdeen Blend is a good example of a multi-color roof. With a multi-color roof choose two of its colors as accents for the home exterior. This blend of complementary hues of olive green and brick red bring out the beauty of the roof.

These ideas plus many more tips for creating curb appeal with "Color From The Top Down" are captured in two infographics -- Color From The Top Down Infographic and Top Tips for Creating "Top Down" Curb Appeal. View and download both now with our compliments. And for even more great ideas visit the Color Studio.

Featured Project - Pebble Beach, CA

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California wildfires have been all over the news these last few months. In June, fires in Monterey County burned down dozens of homes and thousands of acres as firefighters fought to save homes and preserve land. As people start to rebuild, many more are facing a reality that non-fire rated exterior building products just aren't going to be an acceptable option anymore. 

DaVinci Roofscapes polymer slate and shake roofing products are Class A Fire Rated. This means that our products have undergone extensive fire testing using the ASTM E 108 test standard at the Class A Level, which is the best available for roofing products. Our VP of Technical Services, Tim Gentry, writes more about this test which you can read here

This project was recently installed by Denison Roofing and is located in Pebble Beach, California. The product is Bellaforté Slate in the Castle Gray color blend. 

Denison Roofing
831-659-4677

Polymer Slate

 

 

Fire!

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There are three things you can count on seeing every time you turn your television on to watch the news: images of Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and wildfires.

In this political season, nothing is hotter than the impact that out-of-control wildfires have unleashed on our country. As of late July, the National Interagency Fire Center reports more than 38,000 wildfires had been recorded and the country is on track for breaking the 2015 record of 10 million acres burned.

In the face of expanding wildfires, how can homeowners help protect their homes?

Wildfilre

 

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has prepared a free Firewise Tips Checklist for homeowners that includes valuable ideas for protecting your home and surroundings.

Information from NFPA also recommends that having a nonflammable roof covering and assembly can add enormously to the safety of your home. Composite shake and slate roofing, like that manufactured by DaVinci Roofscapes, resists flame spread with a Class A Fire Rating. This means that if a spark from a wildfire lands on the roof, it will not ignite the roof. Of course, if a home is fully engulfed in a fire, any roof will ignite. However, an ember or spark will not start a fire.

Just how important is it for a roof to resist igniting with an ember? According to the Texas Forest Service, some embers can travel more than a mile before landing. Burning embers and sparks traveling those distances can mean trouble for many homeowners.

Interested in learning how to make your home safer from wildfires? Click HERE for the "Be Embers Aware" checklist from the Texas Forest Service. You can also see Fires Belong in the Fireplace, Not on Your Roofand DaVinci Roofs Are Fire Resistant.


Virgin Versus Recycled Roofing Tiles

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Have you ever wondered why DaVinci Roofscapes uses only virgin polymer for our field tiles?

Virgin polymers are consistent. They're the purest form of plastic so we know we can control the quality of our field roofing tiles when using virgin polymers.

It's important to know that every time plastic is reheated or reformed, it loses some of its strength and performance predictability. By using only virgin polymers, we can control the quality of imitation slate and composite shake roofing tiles that we sell. Take a walk through our manufacturing process in the video below.


Click HERE if you have trouble viewing the video.

 

All of our incoming raw materials at DaVinci are thoroughly tested and must match our stringent specifications or we don't use the product. Knowing that our pure polymer makes the best looking and performing composite roofing tiles, we don't settle for less than the best. This is what makes DaVinci stand above the rest of the roofing manufacturers in our industry.

For our starter tiles (which are generic in color and hidden under field tiles on the roof) we do use recycled content. But, we only use product recycled at our own facility, so we're not bringing in outside product.

 

 

For these starter tiles, we sort our scrap regrind into different color batches. Then we regrind this scrap and produce our starter tiles. By only using our own product in recycling, we know there's only a one-step generation of recycling, and the original pieces that are going into our starter tiles were made according to our quality standards.

Interested in learning more about virgin and recycled plastics? There's a great article on the DeepRoot website that can provide you with details. Click HEREfor a fast link!

And, to learn more about our comprehensive recycling capabilities at DaVinci, see 2016 Earth Day: DaVinci Roofscapes Recycled 800,000 Pounds of Polymer Last Year.

Modern Roofing Materials Give New Life to Historic Home

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Challenge: How do you recapture the vibrancy of a Terra Cotta roof after it has deteriorated on a home for more than a century?

Solution: Install a Sonora-VariBlend Single-Width Slate roof that combines three colors of slate: Medium Terracotta, Dark Terracotta and Light Clay.

Slate AlternativeAs the fifth owners of the 137-year old home in Mt. Airy, Pennsylvania, the Nasratullah family was searching for a new roof that would complement the design of their historic home. The solution came when they listened to roofer Rich Bennett's suggestion of using DaVinci Roofscapes.

"A very good friend used Rich to install DaVinci roofing tiles at his home close to our house and highly recommended his company," says Ahsan Nasratullah. "We selected the Sonora blend to replicate the Terra Cotta colored tiles that were still on the roof. The majority of the roof was original with some areas replaced and maintained by previous owners. It was a hodge podge collection.

"Now the new synthetic slate roofing complements the house in a way the original architect had intended."

Replacing the old roof took time and patience. The original roof had to be stripped down and disposed of ... and structural nightmares beneath the roofing tile had to be addressed. Between the structural remodeling, weather, detail and copper roof work, working on a turret, and the simulated slate roof installation, it took nine months for the completion of the project.

"After handling the countless issues with the roof structure itself, installing the DaVinci tile was a breeze," says Rich Bennett with Bennett Construction. "Our team has a combined 60 years of roofing experience, so we were able to tackle these challenges and bring the home back to its former glory.

"This home now represents the perfect combination of old world construction and modern materials."

Can't get enough of colorful roofing systems? Then see Red, Red Roofand Is that a Peacock on the Roof?

 

Tips for Adding Curb Appeal to the Home

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Want to truly personalize your home exterior? Then National Curb Appeal Month is the time to let your creative spirit kick in!

Kate Smith, chief color maven at Sensational Color, has several tips to get homeowners focused on adding color to their home exteriors in an effort to enhance curb appeal.

  • Designer RoofTip #1 - Consider the fixed features of a home before deciding on what colors to add. These elements include the colors of foundation and chimney materials, like brick, stone and concrete, along with other fixed elements like porches, steps, walkways and retaining walls.

  • Tip #2 - Think about regional colors that might work well on your home. It's fine to have a home that stands out in the neighborhood, but it needs to link in with the overall geography where you live.

  • Tip #3 - Look at your environment. The natural setting and landscaping around your home can help you select colors that complement the existing setting.

  • Tip #4 - Let the style of your home help you determine how bold or subdued you should go with color. For example, bright colors are almost expected on a Victorian home, while more refined colors like off white, dark green and rich chocolate would complement a Ranch style home.

  • Tip #5 - Consider the historic element of the home and let that help lead you to colors that reflect the house's history. Also make sure to check with any homeowner associations you might belong to for possible restrictions on color usage.

 

Two free e-books to help choose the right colors for home exteriors authored by Smith are available on the DaVinci Roofscapes website by clicking HERE!

Looking for more ideas? Visit Exterior Home Textures Boost Curb Appealand Stuck on Color? No Problem - We Can Help.

Back to School 101: What Roofing Protects My Children?

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Backpacks are ready and children of all ages are soon headed back to school.

We expect our teachers to be geared up, classrooms to be prepared and school facilities to be equipped for the onslaught of returning students.

At many schools, colleges and universities across the country, the buildings where students will spend their days studying are protected by impact- and fire-resistant composite roofing from DaVinci Roofscapes.

Get ready to be impressed.Here are just some of the outstanding educational facilities now boasting DaVinci imitation slate and synthetic shake roofing on their buildings:

  • Polymer RoofingWashburn University
  • Valparaiso University
  • University of Georgia
  • University of Nebraska
  • Florida State University
  • Rivers Education Center
  • Mohawk Avenue School
  • State University of New York (SUNY)
  • Sara Bea Learning Center at Notre Dame
  • Willard Elementary School
  • St. Joseph University
  • Trinity Pawling School
  • Princeton University
  • Colorado State University
  • Southeast Missouri State University
  • Mount St. Mary's
  • College of New Jersey

 

Why are so many educational buildings relying on our polymer roofing? Durability and beauty are two key features that smart school administrators like about DaVinci Roofscapes. Plus security. Our products have a 50-year limited warranty on commercial structures and are resistant to everything from high winds to severe weather and impact.

Before you send your children back to school this year ... ask the question of "what roofing is protecting my children?"

Read more about our eco-friendly roof shingles on schools at DaVinci Roofscapes Get A+ in the Classroom, Back to School with Polymer Roofand Forget "Back to School" --- it's "Back to Roof" Time.

 

From the Architect's Corner - Come see us at CONSTRCT 2016

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Next week we will be exhibiting our green roof systems at CONSTRUCT 2016 in Austin, Texas. Swing by booth # 255 to see what's new, and let us answer any questions you might have about our synthetic slate or wood shake steep sloped roofing material.
 
Hope to see you there!
 
 
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