Bellaforte Synthetic Roofing Tiles Achieve Miami Dade Notice of Acceptance

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - DaVinci Roofscapes has earned a Miami Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA)* for their patented Bellaforte slate product line. The roofing tiles, which already meet the Florida Building Code (FBC) qualifications, have met wind resistance testing of up to 175 mph during independent laboratory testing. Category 5 hurricanes have sustained winds greater than 155 mph during severe weather conditions.

"Catastrophic damage is expected with a Category 5 hurricane like Andrew or Camille," says Ray Rosewall, president and CEO of DaVinci Roofscapes. "When properly installed, Bellaforte roofing tiles can withstand such extreme weather and help protect a structure and its contents."

"The roof is one of four key vulnerable areas of a home - along with windows, doors and garage doors - that allow air pressure to build up in a home. When constructed with certified impact-resistant products in all four of these areas, a home or business should be able to remain standing with minimal damage after a hurricane."

Rosewall points out that even homeowners and business owners who have invested in impact-resistant products should always follow evacuation instructions by local authorities. "Hurricane-resistant products are created to protect a structure, not the lives inside," says Rosewall. "Using Bellaforte roofing tiles can help increase the chances that a structure remains intact during a storm. However, because of the potential for severe flooding, power outages and other dire situations related to a major hurricane, people should always evacuate and follow directions from police."

The NOA issued to Bellaforte slate roofing tiles was presented under the applicable rules and regulations governing the use of construction materials. The documentation submitted by DaVinci Roofscapes has been reviewed by the Building Code Compliance Office (BCCO) and accepted by the Building Code and Product Review Committee to be used in Miami Dade County and other areas where allowed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Bellaforte slate roofing tiles has also been designed to comply with the FBC, including the High Velocity Hurricane Zone of the Florida Building Code.

For additional information call 1-800-328-4624 or visit www.davinciroofscapes.com.

*NOA No. 09-0929.09, issued December 16, 2009, with an intended expiration of December 16, 2014.