When it comes to roofing materials, you’ve got plenty of options. DaVinci composite roofing tiles blend state-of-the-art materials with an artist’s touch. You won’t find a better looking or better performing roof at any price.
Comparison
A roof doesn’t get any better than DaVinci.
OVERVIEW
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Building Code & Testing Approvals: ICC-ES ESR-2119; Miami-Dade County, FL; CA Title 24; Texas Dept. of Insurance; CCMS; WUI; LEED contribution; Class A Fire; and Class 4 Impact
DaVinci Slate
In a side‐by‐side comparison with natural and other synthetic slate, you’ll quickly see that DaVinci Roofscapes is the best long‐term choice for your home.
BEAUTY
| Comparison Value | DaVinci Slate Products | Natural Slate | Other Synthetic Slates |
| 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 Slate: No Multi-Width Slate: Yes |
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
| Comparison Value | DaVinci Slate Products | Natural Slate | Other Synthetic Slates |
| 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
| Comparison Value | DaVinci Slate Products | Natural Slate | Other Synthetic Slates |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
DaVinci Shake
Looking for beauty, durability and longevity from a shake roof? Compare DaVinci Shake with natural and other synthetic shake products and you’ll find that our composite shake is the best choice for your home.
BEAUTY
| Comparison Value | DaVinci Shake Products | Natural Shake | Other Synthetic Shake |
| Authentic Look | Yes | Yes | No – Single-width shingles and/or limited colorlines look fake by comparison |
| 1/2″ Thickness Standards | Single-Width: 5/8″ Multi-Width: 5/8″ Fancy Shake: 7/16″ |
Yes – Most natural shakes are 1/2″ thick at least | 5/18″ |
| Multiple Widths | Single-Width: 1 Width Multi-Width: 5 Widths Fancy Shake: 3 Widths |
Yes (by nature) | No – To date, other synthetics have only one color per “blend” |
| Pre-mixed Color Blends |
Yes – Each blend is composed with subtle nuances of the central color tone to enhance authenticity | No – Requires sorting and blending at the jobsite | No – Requires sorting and blending at the job site |
LABOR
| Comparison Value | DaVinci Shake Products | Natural Shake | Other Synthetic Shake |
| Pre-sorted, factory-collated Color Blends |
Yes – Each bundle is composed of authentic shake colors | Yes (by nature) | No – Only one color per “blend” |
| Pre-sorted, factory-collated Widths |
Yes – Each multi-width hand-split shake bundle is composed of multiple widths | Yes – Although percentage of each width is unpredictable | No – Requires job site 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
| Comparison Value | DaVinci Shake Products | Natural Shake | Other Synthetic Shake |
| Fire Retardance: Class A |
Yes – With specialty underlayments ASTM E 108 / UL 790 |
No | Yes – With specialty underlayments |
| Wind Resistance: 110 mph |
Yes – ASTM D 3161 | Yes | 70 – 110 mph |
| Impact Resistance: Class 4 |
Yes UL – 2218 | 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 Fade Resistant | Yes | No – Fades rapidly to gray within one year | Depends on Manufacturer |