Why Composite Slate Roofs Sell Themselves

By DaVinci Roofscapes.

Here's why composite slate roofing is one of homeowners' most desired roofing materials.

The timeless look of slate is desired by many homeowners. However, as many people know, real slate roofs are not immune to the ravages of time… or hail. Plus, tiny fissures make natural slate susceptible to freeze/thaw cycle damage. Fortunately, composite slate products provide the aesthetic beauty of real slate without the concern of long-term breakage. 

Roofers looking to counsel their customers on slate alternatives can easily showcase the value of worry-free beauty related to a composite roof. With composite slate, homeowners don’t have to deal with the high costs of real slate, nor with the heavy weight of slate on their roofing assembly. And, today’s composite slate options come in a variety of thicknesses, colors and profiles to meet styles for all homes.  

Benefits you can trust … and sell 

For nearly two decades DaVinci Roofscapes™ has been a leader in the manufacturing of composite roofing. The experts at DaVinci make synthetic shingles that achieve a Class 4 rating for impact resistant. The durable tiles are constructed of a composite material made of pure virgin resins, UV and thermal stabilizers, as well as a highly-specialized fire retardant. That’s what helps them achieve a Class A fire rating. 

As a result, DaVinci composite slate tiles have passed the Miami Dade County Acceptance (High Velocity Hurricane Winds) and the Texas Department of Insurance requirements, showing that the roofing tiles can withstand hurricane force winds. 

Backed by a lifetime limited material warranty, DaVinci synthetic slate tiles won’t crack or break like real slate tiles. Along with being fungus and algae resistant, the tiles have achieved the highest rating for straight line wind testing at 110 mph. In whatever form Mother Nature comes calling, these impressive roofing tiles are ready to handle severe weather conditions. 

Four composite slate options 

DaVinci offers the beauty of natural slate in four different tile options. This gives you the ability to meet the aesthetic vision for your client’s home while respecting their budget. 

DaVinci Multi-Width Slate: This multi-width profile is available in 12″, 10″, 9″, 7″ and 6″ widths with 1/2″ tile thickness at butt and 1/8″ thickness at tip. An authentic-looking and versatile option, DaVinci Multi-Width composite slate tiles set the high mark for luxury. Laying tiles of multiple widths in a straight or staggered pattern creates the most nature, non-repeating appearance possible.  

DaVinci Single-Width Slate: Available in 12″ tile widths, the 1/2″ tile thickness of this slate is twice the thickness of other synthetic slate tiles. VariBlend technology is used when creating this tile to form slightly varying shades from tile to tile for an authentic slate look. Single-Width synthetic slate tiles add a budget-friendly touch of tradition to a home. These attractive slate times can be installed in either a straight or staggered pattern. The uniform tile size and impact-resistant composite construction work to reduce waste and speed up installation. 

DaVinci Province™ Slate: A 12” wide tile with a fixed 8” exposure, this single-width tile evokes a historical nature with authentic natural slate appeal. Modeled after actual slate, the tiles have a natural, non-repeating beauty that complements a variety of home style. Each cost-effective tile has an enhanced backside rib structure and self-aligning ledge for ease and speed of installation. 

Inspire® Classic Slate: This polypropylene base of product is different from all other DaVinci products, which are injection molded and 5/8” thick. Inspire Slate solid tiles are compression-molded, replicating natural slate, with a thin, ¼” profile, giving the appearance of a weather-worn slate. Lightweight yet durable, Inspire Classic Slate is Class 4 impact rated and 110 mph wind uplift rated. Backed by a 50-year Limited Lifetime Warranty, the tiles are available nationwide in 20 colors/color blends with Cool Roof options.   

Show me the colors 

DaVinci state-of-the-art tiles are crafted with the greatest degree of color control and consistency in the manufacturing process. The result is an enduring roof that performs beautifully in any climate. 

As for the roofing colors your client desires, they’re easy to find. The company offers 49 standard colors and a wide variety of color blends. Customized colors can also be created — anything from your customer’s favorite sports team to the color of their shirt. 

However, since top down color on a home is the company’s specialty, DaVinci offers the free service of color expert Kate Smith, chief color maven at Sensational Color. Smith provides one-on-one color advice to homeowners considering DaVinci roofing to assure that their exteriors have a good color flow… from the roof all the way down to the pavement. 

When it comes to composite slate roofing, it really does sell itself. If you’d like more insights, visit the Product Comparison Chart on the DaVinci website or see the RoofersCoffeeShop RLW “How to Incorporate Composite Roofing Into Your Business.”