Like real slate, snow doesn’t want to stay on DaVinci roofs for long. In fact, snow tends to slide off DaVinci roofs all at once. Some homeowners love this feature because it doesn’t allow snow to continually build on their roof. However, in places where people, pets, or landscaping may get in the path of sliding snow, snow guards should be used. If there is a considerable amount of snow it could be quite dangerous. Snow guards are snow retention devices. When installed properly they keep the snow on the roof until it melts and comes off the roof in a more controlled manner.

DaVinci Roofscapes utilizes the most advanced UV stabilization package available in our manufacturing process to assure that our products weather better than most other natural or synthetic roofing products. All outdoor building products fade to a varying degree. High altitude and severe southern climates suffer more than milder climates. Our products are designed to perform in the most challenging climatic conditions and we offer what we believe to be the best warranty in our category.

Yes. The best evidence of this is the thousands of DaVinci roofs that are installed on residential and commercial properties above 6,500 feet and have been performing well for years. DaVinci Slate and Shake are a great fit for the architecture and severe weather conditions in high altitude communities.

No. Your roofing contractor is the best source for finding out how much roofing material you need for your house. We are happy to answer the questions your contractor may have to assist them

DaVinci recommends the use of copper, stainless steel, or hot-dipped galvanized nails. However, we do realize that in certain climates nail corrosion is not a factor in the long-term performance of the roof system. Therefore DaVinci Roofscapes supports the use of electro-galvanized nails and a system using those nails will be in compliance with the Lifetime Limited Material Warranty. The exception to that is that if the nails fail, any portion of the warranty associated with wind performance would be void.

Yes. However, most people find they are quite satisfied with one of our standard blends.

As with most roofing products, the best installation comes from tearing off the existing roof. This is what we recommend for DaVinci products and how all certifications are achieved. DaVinci Slate and Shake have been successfully installed over three-tab asphalt shingles in the past and have performed well. DaVinci tiles need to be laid on a flat surface to insure the completed roof is flat. DaVinci tiles will not hide and in fact may accentuate imperfections in the roof deck. Additionally overlays may not meet local building codes. All DaVinci installations should meet local building codes and standards.

Yes. Freeze/thaw issues are generally associated with a material that absorbs water, then undergoes freeze thaw cycles which can result in cracking, crazing, palling and delaminating. Testing has shown DaVinci roof tiles do not absorb water and, therefore, have no freeze/thaw issues.

The inorganic pigments are permanently bound within the polymer and cannot be released under reasonably foreseeable conditions. To sell into California DaVinci had to perform testing for Proposition 65: The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. DaVinci products were tested and do not release or discharge toxins.

DaVinci Roofscapes synthetic roof tiles can contribute to the LEED® Certification Process under standards: Heat Island Effect, Water Efficiency, Construction Waste Management, Resources Re-Use, and Regional Materials.

Additionally, DaVinci has developed Cool Roof color blends to meet the standards of California Title 24 and Cool Roof Rating Council®. DaVinci cool roof tiles reflect sunlight and heat away from your home. Higher emissivity and reflectivity rates lead to greater reductions in the cooling load and, in return, increase energy efficiency. Less air pollution contributes to the reduction of heat islands around cities and populous areas. More about LEED® Contribution »