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The Impressive Durability of Composite Roofing
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. Learn why these contractors can’t stop raving about this long-lasting composite material. Contractors Scott Kim from WGM Contracting and Chad Janisch from the Shake Guys want other roofing companies to know all about the benefits of using composite roofing materials. Molded from actual slate and ...
Composites: Virgin Resins Versus Recycled Content
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Understand the differences between recycled and virgin resins and what it means for composite roofing tiles. If your household recycles things like milk jugs and water bottles, imagine them being reground and used in the roofing tiles you install. That’s what oftentimes defines recycled content in roofing. Recycled resins are ...
10 Top Tips on Selecting Roof Color from Expert Kate Smith
By DaVinci Roofscapes. This expert advice will help you avoid getting stuck on color choices for your new roof. You’ve found the ideal roof profile for your home. Now it’s time to decide on a color. The family debate is raging…a solid black or a blend of colors? What’s the ...
Roofing Color Tips From Chief Color Maven Kate Smith
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Colorful tips for how to best match the colors on your roof from expert Kate Smith. Smokey Gray. Mossy Cedar. Black Oak. What color looks best on a roof? For the past decade, Kate Smith has provided “Ask an Expert” advice to dozens of homeowners each ...
Tips on Building a New Roofing Business
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Learn from Scott Kim about how he used composite roofing to help start his roofing company. Supply and demand issues are difficult right now in the roofing industry. So, what would give Scott Kim the confidence to start his own roofing company in 2021? Along with ...
Contractor Insights: Daniel Askari, Absolute Construction
Get answers to your roofing questions from an experienced roofer. If you’re a homeowner on this website, you have roofing questions. Who better to answer than experienced roofers? Our “Contractor Insights” feature brings you down-to-earth responses to key areas of roofing every homeowner should know. This month we’re featuring Daniel ...
Composite Slate Captures Realistic Slate Look
By DaVinci Roofscapes. An alternative to natural slate that provides beauty and functionality to the home. Natural slate can be a beautiful addition to any home. However, it’s not without its problems. Heavy and brittle, real slate needs a strong roofing frame. And, if you live in an ...
Best Practices for Handling Composite Shake Keyway Pieces
By Eric Salvesen, DaVinci Roofscapes. Tips for contractors who want to use our line of false break or keyway siding pieces. In my recent travels to jobsites where our DaVinci Roofscapes Hand-Split Shake Siding was being installed, I’ve built up a list of tips for success when installing this composite ...
How to Band Together With Your Insurance Adjuster to Fix Your Roof
By DaVinci Roofscapes. 10 tips to building a beneficial relationship with your insurance adjuster and making the process go smoothly. There is no such thing as a risk-free home. Severe weather can strike your home at any time. From hailstorms to strong winds, some freak weather accident can always ...
Q&A With the Snow Guard Expert
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Here’s what this expert has to say about his experience manufacturing snow retention systems. Out of the four manufacturers of snow retention systems in the USA, Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc. is the only company who solely focuses on snow retention. At DaVinci Roofscapes, we’re proud to ...
