In a side-by-side comparison with natural and other synthetic shake, the beauty
durability and longevity of DaVinci synthetic shake makes it the obvious choice
for your home.
| |
DaVinci Shake |
Natural Shake |
Other Synthetic Shakes |
| Beauty |
| Authentic Look |
Yes |
Yes |
No – Single-width shingles and/or
limited color lines look ‘fake’ by comparison. |
| ½" Thickness |
Yes |
Yes -Most natural shakes are ½”
thick at least. |
No - 3/16" or ¼" at most (some have jumbo option). |
| 5 Widths |
Yes |
Yes (by nature) |
No – 3 widths are typical. |
| Pre-mixed Color Blends |
Yes – Each blend is composed with
subtle nuances of the central color tone to enhance authenticity. |
Yes (by nature) |
No - Requires sorting and blending
at the job site. |
| Labor |
| Factory-collated Color Blends |
Yes – Each bundle is composed
of five authentic shake colors. |
Yes
(by nature)
|
No – Only one color per blend. |
| Factory-collated Widths |
Yes – Each bundle is composed
of 5 collated widths. |
Yes – Although percentage of
each width is unpredictable. |
No – Requires job sorting &
blending of widths.
|
| Estimated Waste in Installation |
Low - Only in Valleys. |
High – Shakes that are too narrow
or shakes that break during installation must be discarded. |
High – Other Synthetics do not have multiple widths creating more cutting and waste at edges and walls. |
| Performance |
| Fire Retardance: Class A |
Yes – With specialty underlayments.
|
No |
Yes – With specialty underlayments.
|
| Wind Resistance: 110 mph |
Yes |
Yes |
70 – 110 mph |
| Impact Resistance: Class 4 |
Yes |
Yes – Class 4 possible. Performance may deteriorate rapidly over time due to shake drying out and becoming brittle. |
Yes |
| Freeze/Thaw Resistant |
Yes |
No |
Yes. |
| Maintenance Free |
Yes |
No – Requires the replacement
of individual shingles throughout its life cycle. |
Yes |
| Color-fast |
Yes |
No – Fades rapidly to gray within
one year. |
Depends on Manufacturer |
