Florida Roofer Solves Golf Ball Problem With Impact-resistant Composite Roofing

By DaVinci Roofscapes.

After being fed up with the golf ball damage their roof had sustained, this Florida couple discovered an impact-resistant roofing solution.

Fore! Maureen Ksiez and Brian Muskoph used to cringe every time they heard this call outside their windows. The couple live on the 15th fairway of a golf club community in Florida. 

While the golfers may enjoy the course, their aim is not always perfect. Maureen and Brian found that out the hard way. Over the past several years, their cement Spanish barrel roof received so many holes and cracks from stray golf balls that their insurance company refused to renew their policy unless they replaced their roof. 

Seem hard to believe? Think about this. Once struck, a golf ball can exceed 150 mph. With that type of impact, if striking a person, is like being hit by a 22-caliber rifle bullet. When hitting a roof, it’s worse than hail damage. 

“We started searching for a roof that would be impact resistant to golf ball damage,” says homeowner Ksiez. “That search led us to DaVinci Roofscapes. We liked the look of the composite slate and the impressive Class 4 impact rating. The Lifetime Limited Material Warranty also played a significant role in our decision.” 

Finding the right roofer 

Once the homeowners reached out to DaVinci for product details, they were put in touch with Florida Specialty Roofing, a DaVinci Masterpiece Contractor. 

“Brian and Maureen wanted the look and performance of a composite slate,” says Ryan Kruse, owner of Florida Specialty Roofing, out of Orlando, Florida. “However they wanted a product that could compete price-wise with traditional concrete. This led the way for us to propose DaVinci Province Slate. 

“This composite product comes in at a very competitive price point without any sacrifice in quality or performance. Homeowners like that it matches the look of a single-width slate option while adding value to their home.” 

High-performance composite slate 

Province Slate is a 12-inch wide tile with a fixed 8-inch exposure. This high-performance composite slate reflects its historical nature with authentic natural slate appeal. 

Modeled after actual slate, the tiles have a natural, non-repeating beauty that complements a variety of home styles. The Class A fire-rated and Class 4 impact-rated tiles resist severe weather, high winds, insects, algae and fungus growth. 

Made of virgin resins, ultraviolet and thermal stabilizers, along with a highly specialized fire retardant, Province Slate tiles are ideal for any climate. Each tile has an enhanced backside rib structure and self-aligning ledge for ease and speed of installation. 

Playing through 

“Province Slate was a good choice for our home,” says Ksiez. “The look is close enough to what we had in mind, and the Class 4 impact resistancy is one of the main reasons we chose DaVinci.” 

For the Florida Specialty Roofing crew, the actual installation of the Province Slate took less than two weeks, from tear off to completion. “The team was fast and clean,” says Ksiez. “I’d absolutely recommend them to family and friends. We were very pleased with their work. 

“Now we have a roofing product that looks good and will last a long time. The best part is that when I hear a golf ball hit our roof, I no longer cringe!”