As soon as hail destroyed his actual cedar roof, John Robinson had some choices to make. Exchange his roof with actual cedar once more, or take into account another?
A number of elements swayed Robinson towards an artificial shake roof. Much less long-term upkeep. Impression safety from future hail injury. And, fairly apparently, slicing off a meals supply for space squirrels.
“We’ve lived on this home for greater than seven years,” says Robinson, a resident of Yorkville, Illinois. “Throughout that point I’ve had points with squirrels chewing on the actual cedar shakes. They attempt to get into the attic and nest. I’d hear them scurrying about on the rooftop on a regular basis up to now.”
Artificial Shake Look Exceeds Expectations
When it got here time for the house owner to analysis a brand new roof, he remembered his time serving on the neighborhood HOA Board. He was additionally on the Architectural Assessment Committee for his group.
“Somebody offered DaVinci as an choice for changing their cedar shakes a number of years in the past,” says Robinson. “That was six years in the past. Since then the Choose Shake line has been launched. These artificial shakes seem much more reasonable than the unique product line. They seem like a lot of the ‘actual cedar’ roof that’s in our neighborhood. Most individuals can’t inform the distinction.”
Choose Shake tiles seize the genuine look of actual cedar shake. The impact- and fire-resistant shakes add magnificence and worth to houses. 5/8-inch thick conventional shake profiles are available in 11 shade blends and create a completed multi-width look. Ultimate for prime humidity, extreme climate and fireplace zone areas. Real looking composite cedar tiles resist fading, rotting, cracks, bugs. Artificial shake tiles is not going to cut up or curl.
In accordance with Robinson, the lifetime restricted materials guarantee and minimal upkeep offered him on investing within the squirrel-resistant artificial shakes. “Even in 25 years this can nonetheless be a great-looking roof with a particularly lengthy guarantee,” says the house owner.
DaVinci Roof Elevates Curb Enchantment
When it got here time for set up, Cornerstone Restoration was employed to do the job.
“We’ve got a really steep roof,” says Robinson. “There are a lot of peaks on a pretty big rooftop. That roofing group scaled and put in these items with superb expertise.
“Invoice Jew with Cornerstone Restoration is the man you wish to cope with! He’s at all times up entrance about how issues are going. Invoice at all times works his hardest to make every little thing proper. We’re extraordinarily happy with each the corporate and the DaVinci product.
“I believed the home regarded nice earlier than. Nonetheless, with the brand new Choose Shake roof it’s beautiful.”
And what in regards to the squirrel?
“After switching to DaVinci we haven’t had any points,” says Robinson. “Early one morning I heard a thump and what gave the impression of one thing sliding off the roof. Then a couple of minutes later the identical thump and swoosh. I believe my outdated pal was attempting to get again into the attic.
“Choose Shake is much more slippery than the actual cedar shakes … he’ll simply need to go some other place to dwell!”