Resilient roofing for coastal climates

By Emma Peterson. 

DaVinci composite shingles deliver style, strength and solar‑ready performance for this seaside Southern California home. 

Huntington Harbor is a seaside town in Southern California, on the northwestern section of Huntington Beach in Orange County. With a rich history of water-based recreation, such as long summer days spent swimming and a December “cruise of lights,” this town of 3,500 feels straight out of a storybook. But the same proximity to the water that makes Huntington Harbor such an idyllic place to live also presents unique roofing challenges. 

Seaside roofing challenges 

Ocean spray, wind, UV exposure and algae growth are all challenges that must be addressed when building in a place like Huntington Harbor. Why do these matter? Take the impact of consistent exposure to ocean spray, which the Coastland Times explains. The publication shared, “Moisture-heavy air, combined with salt particles from ocean spray, accelerates wear and tear. Metal components may corrode more quickly, shingles can deteriorate faster, and algae or moss growth becomes more common.” 

It was these challenges that Daniel and Patrice Levin were trying to overcome when they reroofed their 35-year-old home in Huntington Harbor. The solution they found? DaVinci Roofscapes’ composite shingles. Daniel explained to Architectural West Magazine, “We took the advice of our roofing contractor and invested in the DaVinci® Roofscapes product. Final Touch Construction and Design out of Fontana, California, who installed the roof, definitely led us in the right direction with this recommendation.” 

DaVinci saves the day 

DaVinci’s composite shingles provide high performance that is perfect for Daniel and Patrice’s needs. These shingles are made out of virgin resins, UV/thermal stabilizers and a fire retardant. The result is an aesthetically pleasing roof that resists fading, rotting, cracking and pests. 

Additionally, using DaVinci materials allowed Daniel and Patrice to add solar panels to their roof seamlessly. As Louie Echeverria, superintendent with Final Touch, told Architectural West Magazine, “This is a beautiful property near the Pacific Ocean, and we could envision it topped with the DaVinci slate product and the solar panels...The solar panels were installed almost as soon as the composite tile installation was completed. It was a unified project that flowed smoothly.” In fact, this project went so well, DaVinci awarded Final Touch as the winner of the 2025 DaVinci Masterpiece Contractor Project of the Year Award!  

Today, Daniel and Patrice can rest easy knowing they have a long-lasting roof that not only will stand up to the coastal climate but will look good and save them energy while doing it! 

To learn more about DaVinci Roofscapes’ composite products, check out their AskARoofer directory or visit their website.