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DaVinci - Why designers and architects should specify composite roofing for institutional projects

Why designers and architects should specify composite roofing for institutional projects

By DaVinci Roofscapes. Transforming educational and religious buildings with superior DaVinci composite shake and slate roofing. As a designer or architect, your vision shapes the spaces where communities learn, worship and gather. When it comes to specifying materials for educational and religious buildings, roofing is a critical aspect of both functionality and ...


Owens Corning Announces “Evergreen Mist” as 2026 Shingle Color of the Year

Owens Corning announces “Evergreen Mist” as 2026 Shingle Color of the Year

The new vibrant green shingle color helps homeowners make a bold statement. Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today announced the 2026 Shingle Color of the Year: "Evergreen Mist." As a high-performing building products leader, the company continues to inspire contractors and homeowners by unveiling a brand-new color as part of the Owens ...


Roof featuring DaVinci multi-width slate in the color European

Composite roofing options for every home

By DaVinci Roofscapes. If you love the look of cedar shake or natural slate roofing, there’s no reason to shy away from either thanks to these composite slate and shake roofing options. Whether you’re building a new home or replacing an existing roof, DaVinci Roofscapes has the roof of your dreams. The ...


Award-winning residence features ATAS metal roof panels to achieve aesthetics and function

Award-winning residence features ATAS metal roof panels to achieve aesthetics and function

Dutch Seam panels are a prudent choice for projects that desire a simple design with proven capability for sustainable integrations as a solar-ready metal roof panel. Architectural design and sustainability synthesize in this cozy residence to create a home that is a slice of forward, green-building thinking and inviting with warm, ...


Wendy Marvin - Reroofing historic and older homes - A homeowner’s guide

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 ...


The Third Estimate is the August R-Club Roofer of the Month!

The Third Estimate is the August R-Club Roofer of the Month!

By Emma Peterson. Learn how The Third Estimate has scaled their company through their prioritization of people and proactive care. Every month we highlight one of the amazing contractors who is a part of our R-Club program as our Roofer of the Month, and for August that's The Third ...


Beautifully modern: An up-close look at a stunning Malibu Hills home

Beautifully modern: An up-close look at a stunning Malibu Hills home

Nestled above the rolling Malibu Hills in scenic Southern California, this property featuring an amazing metal roof defines what it means to blend sleek modern design with lush, organic landscaping. Editor’s note: This summary is sourced from an in-depth article originally authored by Sarah Akkoush at Dwell magazine. ...


Image of a composite roof in Massachusetts

Roofer offers insights on composite roofing

By DaVinci Roofscapes. Custom builder Nick Schiffer knows roofs. Learn why he chooses DaVinci. For more than a decade Nick Schiffer and his team at NS Builders have crafted outrageously beautiful projects throughout New England. They are driven by a collective passion for quality craftsmanship and their five core values: Empathy: The NS ...


Designer Amy Storm sitting in her house, text to the right of her says “shelter for the storms"

Amy Storm gets passionate about roofing

By DaVinci Roofscapes. Clients, contractors and designers alike all love DaVinci composite roofing. Amy Storm has established herself as a powerhouse in the design world. She started her own company, Amy Storm & Company, in 2004 and has spent the last two decades as the lead designer building an expert team of ...


Image of a davinci composite roof amidst greenery

Understanding your roof’s color temperature

By Kate Smith, DaVinci Roofscapes color expert. Learn about the foundation of great curb appeal — your roof! When homeowners ask me about improving their home's curb appeal, they're often surprised when I start the conversation by looking up at their roof. But here's the reality: your roof's color and its temperature ...


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