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Historic 1880s Peterson House Restored with Composite Shake Roof
The Mountain Blend color pattern accurately represents the period and the style of the original roof. In Durango, Colo., the milled wood roof shingles on the historic 1880s Peterson House were so worn by time and weather that they had simply crumbled apart. As part of ongoing restoration efforts of the ...
Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church Pleased with Appearance and Protection Offered
The church wanted a long-lasting roof that would replicate the look of the original wood shakes. By DaVinci Roofscapes. Visitors to the Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church in Johnson City, N.Y. are immediately captivated by the traditional Ukrainian design of the church structure. Topped by three 80-foot tall domes, the massive building ...
Church Members Volunteer to Replace Roof with DaVinci Lightweight Composite Tile
The Boston church now has a new lightweight composite tile roof that looks like the original slate tile that was installed 75 years ago. By DaVinci Roofscapes. Thanks to the efforts of volunteer church members, the St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine in Boston has a new roof overhead. Scrambling high atop the famous ...
DaVinci Roofscapes Protecting St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church from Severe Weather
The congregation honored its heritage with a custom red color that is often seen on Danish churches, while acknowledging the need for severe weather protection in their part of the country. By DaVinci Roofscapes. Located in Kronborg, Neb., St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church has been through some terrifying weather in its 118-year ...
DaVinci Composite Roofing Featured on Chapel at Dayton VA Medical Center
From Saint Louis Catholic Church to the Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church, church members nationwide are giving thanks for the sturdy composite roofing products over their heads. By DaVinci Roofscapes. Whether replaced due to old age or storm damage, replacement roofs on churches across America are moving toward dependable, long-lasting composite slate ...
Roofing in Paradise
Believe it or not, both roofing in paradise has its down side. The constant salt air, strong winds and sea spray can all play havoc with a home. Those coastal elements make selecting low maintenance exterior products a critical decision for oceanfront residents and roofers. "Ten years ago, we had to replace ...
Gray Roofs Rule
From sizzling book titles to whales to the hair of famous actors, the color gray has never been more popular. That's especially true when it comes to gray roofs. By DaVinci Roofscapes. "Gray is a classic, timeless color, so it's really no surprise that the color gray is an essential element in ...
Homes that Pass the "Energy Efficiency Sandwich" Test
October is Energy Awareness Month - a good time for contractors to help their customers choose the right energy-efficient products. By DaVinci Roofscapes. Think of a house like a sandwich. The "inside" contents of ham, cheese, tomato and lettuce need the "outside" bread to keep them all together. In the case of ...
Historic Rutherfurd Hall Gets Synthetic Slate Roof
The architect wanted to restore the grandeur of the original home, but knew the weight of real slate would not work. LENEXA, KAN. –Rutherfurd Hall in Allamuchy Township, N.J. has quite a history. Designed by famed New York architect Whitney Warren (whose company designed Grand Central Terminal in New York City) ...
Snow Guards 101
Snow guards help stop the movement of a snow avalanche from sliding off the roof all at one time, preventing damage to property, landscaping and people. By Tim Gentry, Vice President of Technical Services, DaVinci Roofscapes. As a roofer, you may not be as familiar with composite roofing as you'd like to ...
