Roofer profile: Will Boyd, Renewal Roofing

Roofing expert Will Boyd shares how partnering with DaVinci Roofscapes has helped him build a successful career.

Talk about exploding onto the roofing scene. Four years ago Will Boyd was just starting his roofing company. Today he’s operating Renewal Roofing out of the Atlanta area and handling projects in five states throughout the southeast.

The specialty trade roofing company is expanding so quickly that Boyd is in constant demand. For high-end residential and commercial projects, historical renovations and one-of-a-kind restorations. While he installs many types of roofing products, he’s found award-winning success with composite roofing material from DaVinci Roofscapes.

Q: What prepared you for the incredible growth of your company?
A: I began my roofing career in 2005. Then in 2020 I took the plunge and started my own company. By that point I saw the writing on the wall. I knew insurance companies would stop insuring wood cedar roofs in the future. I aligned myself with a really good composite roofing product in DaVinci and my business took off. 

Q: What made you select DaVinci over other composite manufacturers?
A: The product is made of all raw virgin materials. There’s no regrind or recycled materials in it, so it’s a better product. It holds up better. Frankly, it looks better than other products. It’s tested for longevity. The aesthetics are impressive, and that’s easy to showcase to my customers.

Q: You’ve worked on dozens of projects using composite roofing, including your 2022 DaVinci Masterpiece Contractor Project of the Year Award winning show home. So, what’s your favorite composite roofing project?
A: There have been so many I’ve really enjoyed working on. However, we recently added a DaVinci Multi-Width Slate roof in a Slate Gray to the historic Sherer Auditorium in Jasper, Alabama. This structure was built in 1939. It’s being renovated into Jasper City Hall. This was a unique, fun project. Very rewarding to work on such a historical project. We can’t wait to go back for the grand opening later this year.

Q: What element of composite roofing “sells” best to your customers?
A: Easy. It’s the actual lifetime expectancy of the composite roofing system. People love the idea that they’re only going to have to invest in one roofing system during their life when they purchase a DaVinci roof. In my heart, I know when I install a DaVinci roof that it’ll still be here in 50, 60 or 70 years.

Q: What has made DaVinci a good partner for your business?
A: Definitely the reliability of their product and their people. Fast service. Quality product. Consistency of product from project to project. 

Q: You’ve worked hard to set your business up. Dream a bit. If someone put you on a plane tomorrow to take a vacation, where would you want to go?
A: I’d head to Maui with my wife and kids. We had a great time there once. It’s totally relaxing. The people, the experiences… it was our best vacation ever.