Although as many as 75% of American homes have a roof made of asphalt shingles, the structure of the roofing market is changing dramatically. Every year, more and more homeowners are choosing to install synthetic shakes and tiles, forgoing natural cedar and slate and not considering buying asphalt shingles at all. At the same time, for many years, the niche of synthetic roofs has been dominated by DaVinci Roofscapes. Is it rightfully so?
Why Do People Prefer Synthetic Roofs?
First of all, synthetic roofing materials have become widespread in the United States, and are very rare in other parts of the world, such as Europe. This is most likely due to the rather strong concentration of plastic processing companies, and at the same time, the conservative approach of Europeans to construction technology.
Synthetic roofs are undoubtedly a very modern solution to many problems – unlike natural cedar, polymers and resins do not rot, nor are they attacked by parasites.What’s more, polymer slate tiles weigh half as much as their natural counterparts, even offering better mechanical properties because they are not as brittle.
Finally, the relatively low price of synthetic roofs must be taken into account – they are much cheaper than natural stone and comparable to natural cedar.On the other hand, DaVinci Roof can be up to 4 times more expensive than asphalt shingles from a reputable manufacturer, such as GAF or Owens Corning. By paying the same as for conventional shakes, you get up to three times the lifespan. Sounds good, doesn’t it?
Is DaVinci Better Than Its Competitors?
This question is a tricky one because there is no clear answer. According to DaVinci Roofing Contractor Winnetka, DaVinci has gained its immense popularity because of its perfect fit for the climate typical of Chicago’s North Shore Area, and this appears to be true. The mixture of resins and polymers is highly refined, and although the oldest roofs produced by this company are now about 25 years old, we can already in good conscience call them durable.
DaVinci synthetic shakes are available in many different color variations and several model lines. This is a huge advantage because, unlike some brands, you shouldn’t have much trouble finding a shade that suits your prerequisites while also matching the overall design of your home.
In developing its products, DaVinci has invested heavily in the safety of its shakes and tiles.Every model series from this company has received the highest class of fire resistance and certification to withstand wind speeds of up to 110 mph. It’s impossible to get a better score.
Note, however, that the competition for DaVinci Roofscapes is not that big at all. Realistically, only Brava can count on any comparable popularity, but it is a company with shorter traditions and still smaller marketing budgets.
To recap: overall, synthetic shakes from DaVinci perform very well and are designed to be suitable for years of use in high humidity, high UV light and high winds.They are also fire-resistant. If even polymer cedar shakes are not the best product on the market, they certainly rank very high in this ranking.
Meg is an author at Cinnamon Hollow. She writes on a variety of topics sharing tips and ideas for daily life.