DaVinci shakes up the UK roofing market

By Emma Peterson. 

DaVinci provides the authentic appearance of cedar shake roofing along with the durability, low maintenance and weather resistance modern homeowners need. 

For those who have walked through traditional neighbourhoods and preservation areas, you might have gotten to see shake roofing firsthand. For those of us who haven’t gotten to see it in person, we might recognize the wooden roofing material from historic photos or dramas on TV.  

Either way, wood shake roofing is not a common material in the United Kingdom, and for good reason. Traditional shake does not handle the frequent rain and wind well that much of the U.K. experiences well nor does it offer the fire resistance that modern homeowners need. Additionally, real shake comes with a hefty weight, price tag and maintenance requirement, all of which can be deterrents for homeowners that love the timeless beauty of shake. 

Luckily, Tapco Roofing Products’ DaVinci Select Shake provides the craftsmanship and authenticity of natural, wood shake but without the downsides. How is that possible? 

DaVinci Select Shake is not made from wood. It is composite made from a 100% virgin resins, UV and thermal stabilizers plus fire retardants. What does this mean? DaVinci Select Shake is:  

• Fully tested to BBA Standards, including fire, wind, driven snow & rain, and water absorption 
• Easy for your crew to install with pre-marked nailing guides 
• Lightweight – as low as 14kg per m2 
• Cuttable with just a sharp utility blade or fine-toothed saw, making field work easier 
• More durable than traditional cedar roofing, with a longer lifespan that leads to long-term cost savings for your clients 
• Impact resistant and low maintenance, meaning homeowners don’t have to deal with the cracks, splits and breakage that comes with traditional shake. 
• Covered by a 40-year, transferable, extended warranty that gives homeowners peace of mind 
• Resistant to fading, rotting, cracking and pests 
• Perfect for every home or project with three stunning colorways – Black Oak, Autumn and Aged Cedar. 

Overall, if your customers want the look of traditional shake without all the hassle, DaVinci Select Shake is the way to go!  

Learn more about DaVinci Select Shake.