Davinci Roofscapes vs. Asphalt Shingles Video 3 of 5

[@Courier12]

Hi, can I ask how's the roof holding up now? I'm considering using Davinci but has heard reporting of it being faulty after a few years.

[@askthebuilder]

The roof is in perfect condition. It looks BETTER than the day I installed it as it looks more like dusty real slate. I estimate my roof will last somewhere between 75 and 100 years.

[@colemcclain7319]

Quick question? Can you use a nail gun? Or old school hamme ?

[@askthebuilder]

Easy. When you went to the DaVinci website and downloaded the installation instructions, what did they say??????

[@gokomets77]

Wonder if they could be used to repair exsisting slate roofs? Also what about spanish tile options too?

[@askthebuilder]

Your wondering will cease when you contact DaVinci and ask them.

[@danielk8926]

To answer your question, no. This ask the builder guy doesn't know how to answer the question because he's generally just ignorant.

[@crystallake6198]

Tim... is there any issue with using DaVinci tiles or shakes with a continuous ridge vent??

[@askthebuilder]

There is none. For future reference, there is only *ONE* place you should go for the answer to a question like this. DaVinci - Just download their installation manual and see what *THEY* say about how to integrate things like ridge vent and other flashings. Watch video #5 of this series to see what I did.

[@towersroofinginc422]

Tamko used to make synthetic slate, but they closed that department after their slate starting failing. We actually installed a 40 square roof with their product, only to come back 10 yrs later to replace it with a different manufacturer synthetic slate. Nothing beats original slate because it has been proven to last, specially the s1 kind with proper installation will outlast not just you but your kids too. I hope your slate retains its beauty but only time will tell! By the way, your videos are nice 👍🏼.

[@askthebuilder]

It pays to make things right. My DaVinci roof looks even BETTER than when I finished as the virgin polymer has dulled just a tad making the shingles look like dusty matte-finished real slate. For unlimited free tips each week subscribe to my FREE newsletter at www.AsktheBuilder.com

[@jon1913]

@@askthebuilder Tim, I'm just wondering how these are holding up after 8+ years? I'm seriously looking at installing these on my home but I haven't seen many reviews after 10 or more years. Thanks.

[@askthebuilder]

@@jon1913 Always always always spend time at my website when you have questions like this. Look what I discovered when I typed "DaVinci" in my search engine: www.askthebuilder.com/davinci-roofscapes-color-fade/

[@jon1913]

@@askthebuilder I see, thanks for the feedback.

[@mikeellis2271]

How do I get a sample of your shaker shingles

[@askthebuilder]

Mike, turn on your God-given critical-thinking skills. Where do you think you'd get them? Clue: video title

[@danielk8926]

As you can see this asked the builder guy has such a nice customer demeanor.

[@brentforbush9237]

Looks like different lot numbers on your roof. It varies in color shade

[@askthebuilder]

It's not. Could be white balance off in the video camera or just shading or auto iris settings. It's ALL ONE shade and looks superb.

[@sscot720]

The CEO of Certainteed shingles gave this video a thumbs down..

[@sgomarlo5362]

neat. hopefully last longer than ikos

[@jcraig89]

15# felt lasts longer than IKO shingles lol

[@askthebuilder]

You can tell the CEO that he should STOP BLOWING SO MUCH AIR into the asphalt that he uses. STOP pre-aging the damn shingles. roofingripoff.com for the INSIDE STORY about what the shingle companies are doing!

[@zero2495]

I got here wondering what was a slater and a zax lol

[@zero2495]

Still interesting though :)

[@danielk8926]

You sir are an excellent example of someone who talks about things he doesn't understand.

[@askthebuilder]

BWAHAHAHAHAAHAH Tens of thousands of folks here on KZbin would disagree with you. Remember, opinions are like bringing a rubber knife to a gunfight. Watch my NEW live stream videos! Subscribe to get my FREE newsletter here: www.AsktheBuilder.com

[@danielk8926]

@@askthebuilder you led that many people astray with your bad advice congratulations.

[@askthebuilder]

@@danielk8926 Your reply made me LOL here in my office. It's now time for you to validate your *opinion*. You do realize that offering up an opinion as you did four years ago is like bringing a rubber knife to a gunfight. In front of the world, you now have to present the facts as to how I've given bad advice. We're all waiting. Remember, you need to present facts, not your silly opinions. GL as we say in Morse. We wait with bated breath.

[@danielk8926]

@@askthebuilder it's just that I have put a couple thousand square down of that exact brand and to me it is the cheapest and most poorly built of all the synthetic slates. First of all it is a hollow back design. Moderne slate made in Michigan is the single best synthetic slate far superior in every aspect to DaVinci.

[@danielk8926]

@@askthebuilder as to my qualifications to make these comments I am an NRCA nationally certified trainer. I am a licensed roofer of 33 years experience. The cost on DaVinci's is extremely prohibitive to your average customer. For a lower price you can buy a better brand of synthetic slate.