Cedar Shingle & Shake Roofs
Pros and cons of real cedar shake roofing
By DaVinci Roofscapes. As far back as settlers in Colonial times, cedar shakes have been used on homes. Through the generations, an abundance of trees made it easy to have cedar shake shingles on a roof. However, in today’s world, we lack the same great quantities and qualities of wood. Over time ...
Should I repair or replace my roof?
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Evaluating your roof regularly and understanding when to repair or replace it can save you from future headaches. Your roof plays a critical role in the protection and aesthetics of your home. But over time, even the most durable roofing materials wear down, requiring you to evaluate whether it’s ...
Reroofing historic and older homes: A homeowner’s guide
AAR Expert Wendy Marvin says that the key to a successful historic home roofing project is thorough planning and working with knowledgeable professionals. When replacing or repairing a roof on an older or historic home, you're dealing with unique challenges that require careful planning and specialized expertise. Here's what you need ...
Contractor insights: Chris Paulus, Shake Guys®
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Chris Paulus, a cedar roofing specialist, shares some solid insights for your upcoming roofing experience. The need for a new roof can really shake up your life. So many decisions. So much research. “Contractor insights” offers you quick answers to some of the most important questions you’ll need to ...
Top October Stories: Sports team tribute, homeowner tips and the power of composite shake
By Anna Lockhart. Don’t miss these top articles on AskARoofer™ from last month! This spooky season, AskARoofer™ readers enjoyed articles from an array of topics. One of our most popular reads this month showcased the talents of Philidelphia artist PJ Villot and Scott Tisdale of ST Roofing, who, together, came ...
Long-lasting alternatives to cedar shake roofing with a natural look
By Kate Smith, DaVinci Roofscapes. Check out all the details of some stunning DaVinci Roofscapes shake blends! Cedar shake roofing has a historic look and patina that adds authentic detail to traditional-style homes. These natural shakes mellow over the years to an attractive combination of warm wood and weathered gray-to-black tones. However, ...
True Nature Cedar Creek Shake Offers a Beautiful, Long-Lasting Look
By Anna Lockhart. Vicwest’s True Nature Cedar Creek metal roof tile line offers all the aesthetics of traditional cedar shake without the risks of rot, mold or warping. Since 1930, Vicwest has manufactured and engineered metal solutions for the metal industry, creating quality materials for metal roofing and ...
How to Choose the Best Roof Material for Your Home
By Guardian Roofing. Protect one of the most important assets of your home with a roofing material that is best suited for the elements in your region. What’s a home without a roof? And like so many of the aspects of your home, a roof needs to fit not ...
Century-old Roof in Need of Magical Repairs
By Yvette Cruz. A roof that needs a fairytale makeover. On the corner of South Yale Street in Spring Garden Township, Pennsylvania, stands a “Storybook house.” Once looked upon with great admiration began to slowly despair over the years. Homeowners Susan Machado and Ed O’Brien wanted to restore the ...
Rainbow on the Roof
By DaVinci Roofscapes. With dozens of colors to choose from, how do you select the right DaVinci Roofscapes color for your composite slate or shake roof? If you’re David Wiley and Tom Nagel, you rely on expert color advice from not one, but two, color experts. Since DaVinci ...
