Projects & Design
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, ...
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!
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
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A roof that makes a statement
By Jesse Sanchez. How one roofer turned an old Kmart into a patriotic landmark visible from the sky. When Tim Garrison, founder of River City Roofing Co., saw a rooftop American flag design nearly a decade ago, the image stuck with him. “That was a really cool project,” he said ...
This week in roofing history: Tectum’s bold mid-century roof deck innovation
By Cotney Consulting Group. This architectural gem reminds us how materials innovation shaped not just buildings — but bold new visions of the built environment. In the postwar construction boom of the 1950s, few roofing products stood out like Tectum Roof Deck Systems. This brochure features a stunning example of modernist design ...
Roofing considerations for historic homes
AAR Expert John Kenney says roofing an older or historic home is not just a repair; it's a responsibility. Replacing or repairing the roof on an older home with historical significance requires more than standard materials and routine installation. These homes come with character, craftsmanship and architectural integrity that must be ...
