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DaVinci Slate Comparison Guide
In a side-by-side comparison with natural and other synthetic slate, the beauty durability and longevity of DaVinci synthetic slate makes it the obvious choice for your home.
| Comparison Value | DaVinci Slate Products | Natural Slate | Other Synthetic Slates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty | |||
| Authentic Look | Yes | Yes | No - Single-width shingles and/or limited colorlines look fake by comparison |
| 1/2" Thickness | Yes | Yes - 1/2" slates are used for the most expensive installations | Not typical |
| 5 Widths | Single-Width Valoré: No Multi-Width DaVinci: Yes Bellaforté: No |
Yes (sometimes more) | No - 1 is typical; 3 at most |
| Pre-mixed Color Blends |
Yes - Each blend is composed with assured proportions in each bundle | No - Requires sorting and blending at the jobsite | No - Most other synthetics require sorting and blending at the job site |
| Labor | |||
| Lightweight | Yes | No | Yes - for polymeric materials No - for fibrous cement materials |
| Pre-sorted, factory-collated Color Blends |
Yes - Each bundle is composed of authentic slate colors arranged in an authentic slate blend | No - Requires jobsite sorting & blending of colors | No - Most other synthetics require jobsite sorting & blending of colors |
| Pre-sorted, factory-collated Widths |
Yes - Each multi-width bundle is composed of 5 slate shingle widths factory-collated for each installation | No - Requires jobsite blending of widths | No - Most other synthetics require sorting and blending at the job site |
| Estimated Waste in Installation |
Low - Only in Valleys | High - Slate with hairline cracks or those broken during installation must be discarded as much as 15% | High - Most other synthetics do not have multiple widths creating more cutting and waste at edges and walls |
| Performance | |||
| Fire Retardance: Class A |
Yes - With standard underlayments ASTM E 108 |
Yes - With standard underlayments | Yes - But only with specialty underlayments |
| Wind Resistance: 110 mph |
Yes - ASTM D 3161 | Yes | 70 - 110 mph |
| Impact Resistance: Class 4 |
Yes UL - 2218 | Yes - for 1/2" thick slates No - for 3/16" slates |
Yes |
| Freeze/Thaw Resistant | Yes | Mostly - May spall in Alpine regions | Yes - for polymeric materials No - for fibrous cement materials |
| Maintenance Free | Yes | No - Requires inspection and repair throughout its life cycle | Yes |
| Color Fade Resistant | Yes | Yes | Depends on Manufacturer |
