Side-by-Side Synthetic Shake Re-Roofs
May 9, 2022, is a day many people won’t forget. Brutal weather tore through 546 cities in 6 states. 391,013 properties were impacted by golf ball-sized hail. In Lake Elmo, Minnesota, several homes on Whistling Valley Trail had their roofs destroyed by the hail. Repairs were on the horizon, including at least two synthetic shake re-roofs.
When the storm was done, next-door neighbors Diana and Sarah were in the exact same situation. The real cedar shingles on their homes were severely damaged by the hail. Both turned to their insurance companies. Next they turned to Classic Construction & Consulting for assistance.
“Real cedar shingles just can’t stand up to Mother Nature’s fury,” says Jake Daniels, owner of Classic Construction & Consulting. “We immediately recommended impact-resistant DaVinci Roofscapes products to both homeowners. With the authentic look of cedar shakes, but the durability of composite materials, they’ll never have to worry about another hail storm again.”
DaVinci Re-roof Complements Exterior
Classic Construction & Consulting installs between 20 and 30 DaVinci roofs each year. Hail claims are a big part of why the roofs are so popular in the Midwest. Another reason is the Class A fire rating. And, for homeowners not interested in yearly roof cleaning, the resistance to algae, mold and fungus plays a big role.
Not only did both neighbors decide on a synthetic shake re-roof, they also decided on the same product. And, the same color. The team at Classic Construction & Consulting installed DaVinci Multi-Width Shake tiles on both homes in the Aged Cedar coloring.
“I love the look of the multi-width tiles,” says Diana. “And the Aged Cedar looks very close to natural aging cedar shakes. It just ‘fits’ the exterior of our home with our stone and siding. I actually like the finished product even more than I thought I would.
“The Lifetime Limited Material Warranty from DaVinci is very important to us. There’s no more worry about roof maintenance. We feel safer with this product overhead. And, as a bonus, our insurance premiums have gone down!”
Synthetic Shake Re-Roof Brings Welcome Durability
Steps away at Sarah’s property, she and John are also relieved to have their roofing problems solved. Their 14-year-old home is now covered with composite roofing that resists high winds, hail and all types of severe weather.
“We’re pleased that our roofing contractor introduced us to the DaVinci product,” says Sarah. “Both the style and durability of the multi-width shake convinced us to invest in this roofing.
“It’s possible our home was built by the same builder that constructed Diana’s home. The house styles are similar. And, of course, we both had real cedar roofs. Since we both suffered from hail damage on those roofs, it makes sense that we should both end up with the same cedar roof alternative.
“The new DaVinci roof definitely adds an upgraded look to our home. I like it a lot more than the original cedar roof. Plus, it’s brought us peace-of-mind from future storms.”