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Featured Project - Des Moines, IA
We've featured this project before, but the roof is complete, and it's too nice not to show off again! DaVinci Slate in the Vineyard Blend was first installed on the addition built on a couple of...
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Polymer Shake Roofing Appreciated in North Carolina
In Todd, N.C., roofer Ken Bowman has been busy. Bowman, a member of the DaVinci Masterpiece Contractor program who installs roofs at the Stonebridge Log Home community in Todd, finds that homeowners...
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Make A Statement On Your Exterior With Black
Cheery yellow, bright red and crisp white have their place as exterior colors, but classic black might be just the color if you want to really stand out from your neighbors. A DaVinci Roofscapes slate...
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Ready for National Home Improvement Month?
Improving your home not only increases its market value, it also enhances curb appeal and the likelihood of getting attention of potential buyers quickly if you decide to sell in the future. You may...
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From the Architect's Corner - A Helpful Tip
A product's sample in the hand is about the best thing you can provide your clients when choosing colors for the exterior of their home. It is important to remember to take your samples outside and put...
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Help! I Need a Contractor!
Can’t seem to find a contractor for your roofing and siding needs? Don’t worry, we can help! Simply click on the option “locate a contractor” at the top our website, complete the form and submit it to...
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4 Ways to Know To Repair Your Roof and When To Replace It
As a home or business owner, one of the most important aspects of your home or building is your roof - it protects everything underneath it. And a roof that has been damaged and is in need of repair or...
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Before & After Home Makeover: Philip Atkins of Lima, Ohio “Shake it Up”...
Even a good idea can sometimes go wrong. Matching your roof color to your brick is certainly a good idea. Trying to match the color too closely is a good idea gone wrong. While the roofing color might...
View ArticleWild Fire Season Starts - What Roofing Material Is Protecting Your Roof?
If you watch the news, then no doubt you have seen the horrific images of wild fires terrorizing people's homes in California recently. Unfortunately, it seems like every year we see such images from...
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Before & After Home Makeover: Holly Ludwig Roark Of Owensboro, Ky “Shake it...
It was love at first sight and this homeowner didn't hesitate to take the plunge with her Old Kentucky home. The first blush of admiration unfortunately wore off as the realities of living with an...
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Roofing Challenges in Europe
If you're a roofing installer and think you've seen it all and tackled the craziest jobs imaginable, then visit Europe! While on a recent trip, I took these pictures of some very unique roofing...
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Before & After Home Makeover: Marquis Cayce of Nashville, TN “Shake it Up”...
John Lennon and Paul McCartney might not agree, but I thought this home’s rendition of “Help” was worthy of a renovation. Here is what I heard this home singing loud and clear in its best off-key...
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DaVinci Roofscapes: Beautiful, Durable, and Eco-Friendly
Exorbitant roof maintenance costs can really dig a hole in your bank account. Added to this is the worry and stress of knowing that your roof may not be giving you the protection it should. You won’t...
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Before & After Home Makeover: Russ Wade Of Hoover, AL “Shake it Up” Exterior...
Self-described as the “white sheep in a family of tied-dyed sheep” I had a hunch that this finalist in our “Shake it Up” Exterior Color Contest, who usually opted to play it safe with neutrals, was...
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From the Architect's Corner - Free Online Continuing Education
Are you a building or design professional in need of a continuing education credit? Look no further! We have two courses available 24/7 and free to take at your leisure.The FRESH Approach to Choosing...
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Before & After Home Makeover: Dennis Hodkinson Of Paris, TN “Shake it Up”...
Giving their “old maid” a new look befitting a southern lady was what this homeowner had in mind. Perfect! I knew just how to give this old gal’s façade a more youthful appearance. The existing high...
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How Do I Choose the Best Product for My House?
As a homeowner you are heavily vested in keeping your home beautiful and increasing its market value for an eventual sale. Often, special attention is paid to curb appeal by investing in the right...
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Neighborhood Trend Setter!
This product literally caused traffic issues on the main road that fronts our home. During the installation process we had a steady stream of people stopping as they drove by, plus people just camped...
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Make Lemonade Out of Lemons
Having a career in the design field, I always appreciate the input of other design professionals. Along with making recommendations for the roof, Kate’s suggestion for changing the color of our main...
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Aerial Measurement for Free??
Back in the days when I was still a roofing contractor I spent a big part of my day measuring jobs for re-roofing. By the time I drove to a location, inspected the roof, and measured it I could spend...
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