Big commercial projects “win big” with composite roofing

By DaVinci Roofscapes.

How composite roofing helped these contractors succeed with their commercial projects.

By now most roofers know that homeowners win big with composite roofing. Impact- and fire-resistant, virgin resin roofing from DaVinci Roofscapes seems to laugh at Mother Nature’s severe weather antics, including high winds, hail and slashing rain. These same product benefits that protect homes are also advantages on commercial projects. Big commercial projects. Country clubs. Office parks. Restaurants. Churches. Hotels. Schools. Retail operations. Senior living centers.

Here are some insights into what people involved with commercial projects using composite products have to say.

What makes composite roofing ideal for large commercial projects?

“The DaVinci Single-Width Slate has the durability we were looking for,” says Michael Bratcher, COO and general manager of Columbine Country Club in Colorado. “Plus it complements the natural stone on both the inside and outside of our new clubhouse. This roofing product helps complete the look of our building. We found that DaVinci was a great value, has a wonderful, finished style and its performance capabilities so far have been terrific.”

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“The size of this complex plus the building code limitations made it impossible for us to specify weighty, expensive real slate for the roof,” says Michael Smelcer, principal with SRA Architects, Inc. “After researching our options, we selected the DaVinci Single-Width Slate product because of aesthetics, weight and Class A fire classification. The owners of the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee were very open to using this particular polymer slate roofing because it gave the mountain lodge look they desired.”  

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“DaVinci Slate is especially perfect for this mansard roof project at Gaillardia Parkway Office Park,” says Mike Cowan, owner of Champion Roofing, LLC. “It really allows you to see the whole roof tile and the Smokey Gray color. The roof serves as a great accent against the stone building. But, of course it’s not all about looks. The quality of these roofing tiles assures the office building is protected from the Oklahoma elements long-term.”

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How much severe weather can a structure with DaVinci roofing stand up to?

“We’ve been through at least four major hurricanes and maybe four big nor’easters since we opened with absolutely no roof damage,” says Bambos Charalambous, general manager for Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. “Despite facing Category 3 hurricane winds reaching up to 120 mph, the DaVinci Roofscapes roof overhead has held up incredibly well. There’s not one roof tile that has come off our building. The proof of the product shows itself every day on our restaurant. I would definitely recommend coastal area homes and businesses use the DaVinci composite roofing products on their structures to help protect themselves from the wrath that Mother Nature throws at coastal communities.”

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What leads developers to repeat usage of composite roofing?

“We’ve specified DaVinci products for the past five years,” says Victor Senk, project executive for Continental Building Company. “The popularity is growing for these easy-care composite shake and slate tiles. We completed other senior living facilities with DaVinci products in the past. High Grove at Tates Creek in Lexington, Kentucky looks terrific with the DaVinci Slate product. In addition, our Middleton project in Granville also has the same DaVinci Slate. The features and benefits of this product are so strong that we keep using it for our most prominent projects, like this 113-unit project in Ashton."

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What are some of the best advantages to commercial owners of using composite roofing?

“The Biltmore team likes the unified look the product brings to the property on the winery and hotel,” says Caleb Benton, CEO of Benton Roofing, Inc. “And they value how the DaVinci composite shake product mimics the real cedar shakes. You truly can’t tell the difference when you’re looking up at the roofs. From a practical standpoint, the DaVinci product also provides the Biltmore team in Asheville with a low maintenance product. That’s important to any commercial property. In addition, these products resist fading, impact and fire. Plus, there will be no insects, algae growth or severe weather concerns with the DaVinci product. Add in the long-term product warranty and that’s a very worry-free roof!”

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How did composite roofing help your hotel replicate 100+ year old slate?

“We selected a DaVinci Roofscapes Single-Width Slate roof to provide us with the same aesthetic appeal as the original 1914 slate roof, “says Mike Tidwell, director of sales and marketing for Seaview, a Dolce Hotel. “The slate was cracked and brittle after all this time. One of the aspects we liked best about selecting the DaVinci product was our ability to choose a custom color mix that replicated the original roof.

We chose a blend of Dark Violet, Medium Tan and Dark Terracotta that helps preserve the historic look of the structure. The decision on a new roof was important because we face the bay and have constant exposure to salt air and strong winds. We needed to preserve the historic look of the roof while finding a product that weighed less than real slate and could give us decades of hassle-free maintenance.”

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