Shaking Up the Look of Your Roof
You've definitely decided to invest in composite shake roofing. Congratulations … but you're not quite done making decisions.
At DaVinci Roofscapes, we offer both single- and multi-width simulated shake roofing products. They're both terrific roofing options, but depending on how they're installed and the product you select, you can get completely different looks on your roof.
Here's a quick guide to help you make the decision that's perfect for your home!
- Multiple-Width — a very popular, realistic look, this installation requires your roofer to take extra care to offset the between-tile gaps from one course to the next.
- Single-Width — every synthetic shake tile is the same size, and your roofer can stagger each course to give you a textured look to the roof.
- Straight Course — row after row of composite shake tiles are installed on the roof, with no overlapping, to give a very uniform look.
- Staggered Course — a ragged, saw-tooth pattern on each course gives this roof a rustic appearance.
When it comes to options for shake alternative products, DaVinci has you covered. Here are the realistic-looking cedar shake alternative tiles we offer:
> DaVinci Multi-Width Shake: Reminiscent of natural cedar shake roofing with a deep-grained surface reflecting natural cedar roofing. Available in 9", 8", 7", 6" and 4" widths that can be installed in a non-repeating fashion in either a straight or staggered pattern. A deep 5/8" profile has both wavy and straight grains throughout the blend to create enviable shadow lines.
> DaVinci Single-Width Shake: Forget the worries of fire, wind and rain with No Sissy Shakes our durable eco friendly roof made of composite shake. These 9" shake alternative tiles resemble hand-split cedar shake roofing. The 5/8" profile deepens shadow lines replicate real cedar roofing.
> Bellaforté Shake: Designed with a snap-fit tile that creates a built-in rain gutter, Bellaforté simulated shake roofing tiles feature a leading edge tab that secures every tile to drastically improve wind performance. The 12" tile width with multiple profiles simulates a multi-width, staggered rough hewn wood shake. And, at 1" average tile thickness, Bellaforté Shake designer roof tiles are reminiscent of natural jumbo shakes.
> Fancy Shake: If you're looking for a more refined cedar look, then Fancy Shake synthetic shakes are for you. With a clean, smooth look replicating machine-sawn shake, these 7/16" thick shake shingles provide a polished beauty for your roof. Available in 12", 7" and 5" widths with bundles arriving at the job site pre-sorted by color and size, eliminating on-site sorting and guesswork.
While you consider Class A Fire Rated cedar roofing options from DaVinci, check out this story: No Sissy Shakes