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Get your roof ready for autumn
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Start your autumn roof maintenance with checking your roof and gutters before the cold weather hits! We may still be having sizzling summer weather, but it's not too early to get your home's exterior ready for autumn. As a bonus, the regular maintenance you do now on your home ...
Making the best aesthetic and structural choice for your roof
By Emma Peterson. August is National Curb Appeal Month, so it’s a great time to see how the color of your roof changes the appearance of your house! When it comes to curb appeal, many people immediately think about their lawns or the color of their house. But it’s also ...
Shaking up townhomes and condos with composite shake roofing products
Roofers bidding on multi-unit re-roofing projects know the competition can be tough. That’s why proposing composite roofing can give your business the edge that helps you close the deal. For townhome and condo communities looking for no-hassle, no-maintenance roofing solutions, synthetic shake roofing tiles are ideal. Made to resist impact, severe ...
Top July articles: Shingle options, a national survey and student skills
By Dani Sheehan. Catch up on the latest stories with these trending articles on AskARoofer™ from last month. Are you getting ready for a roof replacement? Consider choosing IKO Industries’ Crowne Slate® Performance Designer shingles for nature-inspired colors you’ll love and superior weather protection you’ll need. These shingles come with ...
Contractor insights: Sean Irwin – Irwin Build
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Get insights about roofing from Sean Irwin, the owner of Irwin Build. When you’re researching a roofing project, you need straight answers. That’s why our “Contractor Insights” feature provides monthly guidance from leaders in the building and remodeling industry… to help make your life easier. This month, Sean Irwin, ...
1,511 RG-16 snow guards used on an award-winning project
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Mike Brennan had a gut feeling that the roof on Kathleen Malone’s new lakeside home was a winner. Mike simply knew the intricate 12,000 square foot roof, with its elevations changes and unique elements would be a winner. And he was correct. Recipient of the DaVinci Roofscapes ...
FRESH colors: Color schemes for your home exteriors
By Kate Smith, chief color maven, Sensational Color. There are 35 different color palettes of opportunities for you to see how the outside of your home will look with a new makeover of color in this eBook! As a salute to National Curb Appeal Month in August, I’ve just finished creating the ...
Why lightweight composite slate is good for your roof
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Many people love the appearance of natural slate on a roof. But did you ever consider that real slate tiles is very heavy — and can be bad for the structural framework of a home? One piece of natural slate roofing tile can weigh upwards of five pounds. Added ...
DaVinci® Roofscapes launches “FRESH Colors: Color Schemes for Your Home Exteriors” eBook for National Curb Appeal Month
Top-down curb appeal color guidance for seven home styles. Westlake Royal Building Products™, a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), has re-introduced DaVinci® Roofscapes’ online eBook, providing expert insights to homeowners with a variety of different styled homes on how to create cohesive curb appeal for their properties. Launched in conjunction with National Curb ...
3 ways to find the right product for your roof
By Emma Peterson. Picking a roofing product can be overwhelming, especially when there’s storms and other weather hazards threatening your home. But there are some ways to make your choice. Extreme weather is becoming more prevalent across the United States, posing challenges for homeowners. Because your roof is the first ...
