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From the Architect's Corner - Come See Us at the AIA Convention in Chicago!
Attention AIA members! If you plan on attending next week's American Institute of Architects Convention and Expo in Chicago, be sure to drop by booth #3545 and see what's new from DaVinci Roofscapes! I...
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Featured Project - Waukegan, IL
The Haines House, located in Waukegan, IL, is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Lake County. Formerly the home of past Chicago mayor John C. Haines, it currently houses the Waukegan History...
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New DaVinci Roof = Cash in Your Wallet
Purchasing a new DaVinci Roofscapes synthetic shake or slate roof can be a wise investment for any homeowner. Now there's proof that your sustainable roofing choice can have a positive impact on your...
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Up in the Sky ... it's Snow Guards!
Look! Up in the sky and on the roof ... is it a bird? Is it a plane? No ... it's SNOW GUARDS!In many ways snow guards share some of the same powers as the Man of Steel. While they can't leap buildings...
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New DaVinci Roofscapes Facility
What has 172,000 square feet of space, 16 silos and a train track attached to it? Give up? It's our new DaVinci Roofscapes manufacturing facility in Lenexa, Kansas!That's right ... we recently moved to...
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Outdoor Inspiration From the Top -- The Vineyard Look
Dreaming of picturesque outdoor spaces and have no idea where to begin? If you are looking for color inspiration as a starting point, look no further than your rooftop. There are some gorgeous roofing...
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DaVinci Roofscapes Shake Up Log Cabins
Taking a lesson from homeowners in wildfire-prone western states, the Stonebridge Log Home community in Todd, North Carolina now requires either DaVinci Roofscapes Shake roofing products or...
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From the Architect's Corner - Waste is so...Wasteful
If you're like me you hate the thought of jobsite waste. This morning I searched the web to see exactly what the percentages are on both a new home build and a renovation project for waste material....
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Lesson Learned: Life After Hail Damage
After severe hail damaged all 35 condo roofs at the Catawba Shores lakeside community in 2012, the homeowners association vowed not to let costly storm damage impact their homes again.“The hail damage...
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Using The Right Color Chalk Line Makes a Difference
Over the years I have seen many steep slope roofing installations where the installer used red or black chalk when snapping chalk lines. On many surfaces those lines are virtually permanent and will...
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$75,000 of FREE Bellaforté Roofing!
Lois Phelps knows how it feels. So does Martha Zechman. Would YOU like to know how it feels to win $25,000 of FREE DaVinci Roofscapes synthetic cedar shake or composite slate roofing tiles for YOUR...
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Color Inspiration from Europe
If you're a regular DaVinci Blog reader, then you've seen stories from Kate Smith of Sensational Color offering inspiration and ideas for adding color to your roof. (Hint, if this is the first time...
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Summer Time ... and Food Celebrations Abound
We're in the "thick" of summer heat and all around us we're surrounded by picnics, barbecues and poolside parties. No wonder July has been designated National Grilling Month ... along with being...
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From the Architect's Corner - 2014 AIA Show Recap
Last week DaVinci Roofscapes wrapped up another year exhibiting our eco friendly roof systems at the National AIA Convention and Expo located in Chicago. I love the opportunity to work at this show and...
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Celebrate July 4th with "Made in America" DaVinci Products!
As the nation celebrates Independence Day, DaVinci Roofscapes is also celebrating. This marks the 15th year of growth for the polymer slate and composite shake roofing company that manufactures all its...
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Garage Sale Find: A DaVinci Roof
May 30th dawned sunny and mild ... the perfect day for our annual community yard sale. Signs were posted, balloons rose above mailboxes indicating which homes were participating in the sale, and our...
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Tips for National Roofing Week - July 6-12, 2014
How do you know if it's time to replace your roof? How do you find a qualified roofer? And, how do you find a roof that resists fungus and algae? National RoofingWeek from July 6-12, 2014, is the ideal...
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Earth, Wind & Fire
The popular musical team from the 1970s, Earth, Wind & Fire, were known for songs like "Boogie Wonderland" and "Shining Star." But, with a group name like Earth, Wind & Fire, you have to wonder...
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Go to Relaxing Sedona for Your Outdoor Spaces
Designing an outdoor space that drips with warmth all year round is simple to achieve when you think Sedona style. Mixing the Arizona laid back feel of soothing sunset oranges and muted reds with the...
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DaVinci Roofscapes Goes Commercial!
We know you might think of our designer roofs as being used primarily on homes, but at DaVinci Roofscapes we're proud that commercial projects across the country --- from hotels to museums to banks ---...
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