Projects & Design
Roofer profile: Chris Paulus, Shake Guys
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Meet Chris Paulus, cedar roofing specialist for the Shake Guys, and the recent winner of the DaVinci Masterpiece Contractor 2024 Project of the Year Award. Installers of up to 100 DaVinci Roofscapes projects yearly, Shake Guys is committed to the benefits of composite products for homeowners. Whether working on ...
DaVinci® Roofscapes Masterpiece Contractor 2024 Project of the Year Awards announced
Five residential projects and one commercial project from across the country have been chosen to receive the prestigious award. DaVinci® Roofscapes has announced the six outstanding winners of the 2024 DaVinci® Masterpiece Contractor Project of the Year Awards. Five residential projects and one commercial project from across the country have been ...
Roofer profile: Jason Totin, Totin Too, LLC
Meet Jason Totin, president and owner of Totin Too, LLC and the recent winner of the DaVinci Masterpiece Contractor 2024 Project of the Year Award. A second-generation roofer, Jason Totin started Totin Too, LLC in Wexford, Pennsylvania in 2011. That was several years after his father had asked him to research ...
Roofer profile: Scott Odom, Oconee Designer Roofing
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Meet Scott Odom, owner, Oconee Designer Roofing and the recent winner of the DaVinci Masterpiece Contractor 2024 Project of the Year Award. With a leap of faith Scott Odom started Oconoee Designer Roofing in central Georgia to handle restoration and remodeling projects from start to finish. His love for ...
From gable to mansard: A comprehensive guide to popular roof styles
By The Durable Slate Company. The roof over your head does more than just keep out the rain, discover the characteristics and benefits of these common roof styles. Architectural choices not only shape the aesthetic of buildings but also influence their resilience against the elements. Whether it's the wind-defying ...
Modern alternatives to natural slate roofing
By Kate Smith, DaVinci Roofscapes. What’s the difference between real slate and composite slate roofing? Natural slate has been used as roofing for at least a thousand years. The layered structure of this attractive stone makes it easy to split into shingles; plus, it’s a durable, fire-resistant surface that can last up ...
Light up the holiday season: Mastering Christmas light measurements
By RoofScope. Transform your home into a holiday masterpiece with expert tips and tools for measuring your house for Christmas lights. The magic of Christmas lights changes a home into a beacon of holiday cheer — but nothing kills that festive spirit faster than realizing you’re short on lights or ...
Can homes have flat roofs? - Part 2
By IKO Industries. Unlock a world of design options with one of these eight flat roofing options! In the first part of this article, we covered how flat roofs can be used for more than just commercial, industrial and institutional buildings (on structures such as malls, warehouses, apartment buildings, hospitals and schools), ...
Can homes have flat roofs? - Part 1
By IKO Industries. When we think of commercial buildings we think of flat roofs and when we think of homes, we think of pitched roofs, why is that? In your day-to-day life, you probably see countless flat roofs. From malls and warehouses to apartment buildings, hospitals and schools, flat ...
Stunning home in South Carolina is named winner of MRA's Best Residential Project competition
The home demonstrates how a gorgeous architectural style can also achieve extreme resiliency by using quality materials made to last. In low-country hurricane region, how to make sure homes are not only beautiful but able to withstand extreme tropical storms, is the ultimate goal. And for those reasons, the Metal Roofing ...
