Gray on the Rooftop
Up on the roof, shades of gray attract the attention of homeowners nationwide year-after-year. How does DaVinci Roofscapes respond to that desire for gray? By offering an abundance of polymer roofing...
View ArticleFind Out What Color The Easter Bunny Chose For His Lifetime Roof
Recently I was asked to provide color consulting services for a very special client, The Easter Bunny. Mr. Bunny needed to put a new roof on his home. After researching all of the options, he wanted a...
View ArticleTropical Trends
It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it.DaVinci Roofscapes sales team members Chris Marshall and Royce Kuntz stepped up this past winter and agreed to represent DaVinci at builder trade shows in...
View ArticleCollect Your "April Showers"
When it comes to rain water collection, owners of the Absolute Green Home have their neighbors over a barrel. Literally.There are four rain water collection barrels dangling from key roof slopes on the...
View ArticleRoyal Enthusiasm
Anticipation in Kansas City is high. This is the weekend our beloved Kansas City Royals come home to launch the 2016 baseball season.After their spectacular win against the New York Mets at the 2015...
View ArticlePillow Fights, Singing and Pajamas
What is it about April that makes people go a bit crazy?Maybe it's being unleashed from the indoors after a long winter, or perhaps it's the warm breezes that entice us outdoors. Whatever the reason,...
View ArticleIs Your Roof Ready for Severe Weather?
April 2nd is an important anniversary date for residents of the Harbor Isle community in Wichita, Kansas. One year ago on that date a microburst struck their neighborhood. Winds up to 100mph created...
View ArticleChoosing The Right Color For A Stucco Home
When it comes to choosing a color for a stucco home three blends of composite slate are selected time-and-time again by homeowners Canyon, Brownstone and Sonora.Once that decision is made most...
View ArticleAll hail, HAIL!
We're entering the time of year again when severe storms can pop up, bringing chunks of hail down from the sky to damage your roof.Hail can range in size from tiny pea shapes to golf balls to soft ball...
View ArticleFrom the Architect's Corner - 2016 AIA Expo
Are you planning on heading to Philadelphia May 19-21st for the 2016 American Institute of Architects Convention & Expo? We'll be there too! Swing by Booth # 2523 and check out what's new with our...
View ArticleFeatured Project - Fort Worth, TX
Dynasty Roofing, out of Fort Worth, TX, recently tore off and replaced old wood shakes with Bellaforté Shake on a historic home located Edgecliff Village. Polymer shake roof tiles are increasingly used...
View ArticleIt's All About the Roof
Throughout the mountainous areas of Nevada and California, home designs go far beyond simplistic. They capture incredible views while blending effortlessly into the landscape.Geometric-shaped homes,...
View ArticleA Love Affair with Slate Roofs
Let's face it ... some people are in love with heavy, old, real slate roofs. They think the algae growing between the slate tiles is "charming" and that the broken-off brittle pieces of slate add...
View ArticleGray at Home - A Trendy Color
When it comes to home exteriors, gray is a true neutral that "plays well" with all other colors.Color expert Kate Smith relates that neutral gray can set the stage for creating a cohesive color scheme...
View Article5 Years Later: Revisiting St. Clement Eucharist Shrine
Back in 2011, members of the St. Clement Eucharist Shrine in Boston decided to tackle a big project --- installation of a Bellaforté Slate roof on top of their historic church.After removing heavy, old...
View ArticleFrom the Architect's Corner - Curved Roof Applications
A common question from the architects I speak with is, "Can these products be used over curved roofs?". The answer, mostly, is yes. There are several factors to consider, like what products you are...
View ArticleFeatured Project - Chicago, IL
"Can your products be installed over a curve?". This is a question that we get often. The answer (generally) is probably. There are many factors we consider before answering yes or no, including the...
View ArticleRoofer Tips for Retrofitting Snow Guards
Spring weather often means phones are ringing with new business for roofers. Sometimes the calls are about roofs installed last year ... when the homeowners are reconsidering their decision not to put...
View ArticleOn the Road ... with DaVinci Roofscapes!
Philadelphia. Las Vegas. Anchorage. San Francisco. Those are just some of the many cities where DaVinci Roofscapes will participate in trade shows in the coming weeks.Our polymer roofing products have...
View ArticleComposite Slate Accents Tuscarora Academy Museum
The historic Tuscarora Academy Museum in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, which was founded in 1836, boasts a long history. The recently-reroofed structure is the only surviving building of the Tuscarora...
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