As the country marks Earth Day 2024, DaVinci Roofscapes is marking a milestone of its own. During the past 12 years DaVinci, a division of Westlake Royal Building Products, has reprocessed more than 12.2 million pounds of polymer scrap. In 2023, 666,378 pounds of reprocessed product were repelletized and used to make starter roofing tiles which are made of close to 100 percent recycled internal material. An additional 640,282 pounds were sold to outside sources for use in the construction of other products. One of the companies buying scrap from DaVinci is Westlake Dimex, which uses the post ..read more

 Deciding on a new roof is a big decision. Especially when you’re replacing a failing, older roof. You want to make the right choice for your new roofing material. That takes time and research. It also takes the support and patience of a really good roofer. That’s what Joan and John Kelleman found when they worked with Klausmair Construction to replace their leaking cedar shake roof. They spent two years researching roofing options, planning and budgeting. The team at Klausmair Construction shared a wide variety of options with them. But it wasn’t until John Kelleman asked to see a sam ..read more

People rarely think of Arlington, Virginia as “the windy city.” However, that’s what Paul and Andrea have come to think of their neighborhood as since they moved in several years ago. A little wind is fine, but the winds they experience are so strong that asphalt shingles were routinely torn from their roof. “Enough was enough,” says Paul. “With the roof missing shingles and wind uplifting even more, we knew it was time for a roof replacement. My wife started researching contractors and roofing options. We knew we wanted a quality roofing product. One with strong aesthetics, good craftsmanshi ..read more

You drive up a long road to see Glen and Patty’s new home on Crossings Drive. That’s good, because it takes quite a bit of time for the full impact of their house to sink in. Located outside of Philadelphia, the gorgeous estate oozes with stone exterior curb appeal. DaVinci Multi-Width Slate tops stunning stone structures. The home has an accent turret on one side and a three-car garage on another. Plus a detached pool house. The steeply-pitched rooflines sit atop all the buildings capping them off perfectly. “The roof is one of the main elements that captures your eye the second the house co ..read more

Book a room at Primrose Place and you’ll be overwhelmed by the charm. More than a century old, the “historical home turned AirBnB” is located in the small city of Penticton in British Columbia, Canada. Built in 1920, natural slate protected the house for more than 100 years. When it finally wore out, owner Sally Attwell was keen on keeping the same look. However, she did not want the weight or cost of the heavy slate. “I searched for a replacement roof that would be in keeping with the home’s heritage value,” says Attwell. “For this house I didn’t want just any roof. I wanted an authentic-loo ..read more

Changing the exterior of your home is exciting. At the same time, making those changes can be stressful. Our new e-book, FRESH Colors for Homes with Brick or Stone helps take the guesswork out of roof colors for brick or stone homes by providing you with a fresh approach to coordinating the colors and materials for your home exterior. The free, 21-page step-by-step guide helps you select materials and colors to get the beautiful results you desire. The e-book showcases 60 combinations of home exterior options to help you achieve a harmonious and visually stunning exterior. One of the color sc ..read more

 The Club at Wynstone is a very particular community. With its five-star reputation, the full-service private lifestyle club is very choosey about its property. That’s why, when a hailstorm destroyed the roof overhead, finding a cedar shake roof replacement was an important task. “From an aesthetics perspective we wanted a cohesive look,” says General Manager Jason Waters, PGA, at The Club at Wynstone. Located in Barrington, Illinois, the complex previously had real cedar shake roofing on a variety of buildings. The hailstorm was the chance to upgrade the deteriorating roofs. “We took t ..read more

Bye-bye vinyl siding! That’s what Angela and Jody Slayton recently said when they upgraded their home exterior. The Oklahoma couple wanted to get rid of small areas of vinyl siding. They were seeking a different accent look. DaVinci Hand-Split Shake Siding was the answer. “We wanted to do something unique to enhance the look of the house,” says Angela Slayton. “Changing the vinyl siding was the obvious answer.” Authentic Look of Real Cedar When Jody Slayton showed his wife samples of the DaVinci siding product line, she fell in love. “I wanted a cedar look for our house, but not real cedar,” s ..read more

Most people don’t realize they need a new roof until they see leaks in the ceiling. Of course, you can get those leaks repaired, but in some cases, installing a new roof might be the better solution. Here is how to tell if you need a new roof. (Hint!: Our simulated shake roofing or synthetic slate roof shingles are a good solution for roof replacements). 6 Signs that You Need More Durable Roofing There are there are several things you can look for to spot if your roof is failing. Check your roof for the following signs – if you see any of these happening, it’s time to call a contractor for an ..read more

Get ready to feel mad. And frustrated. And sad. That’s exactly what Alan and Paige Sanders felt when their home builder scammed them. However, in the end, they also feel extremely grateful to an honest roofer who turned a horrible situation into a much better one. Here’s their story. Three years ago Alan and Paige decided to have a home built in Auburn, Alabama. The Auburn University fans were excited. They found a builder, checked out his references and past projects, and started design work with an architect. Living an hour and a half away, they supervised the project long distance. About s ..read more