Can you walk on a DaVinci roof?

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Can you walk on a DaVinci roof?

DaVinci synthetic roofing materials are walkable for the purposes of installation and repairs. So OSHA laws notwithstanding, the fact that workers can walk on our roofs just means that combined with safety harnesses, they can easily move around to get the job done.

How long does rubber slate last?

A typical life span of rubber shingles, until curling or discoloring begins, can be 20 years and occur in as few as 5 years (or less). There is no evidence that they last 50 years (without asbestos) like the warranty says.

How long do synthetic slate roofs last?

Unlike less expensive asphalt shingles, however, synthetic slate roofs can last for up to 100 years, and the majority of synthetic slate shingles have 50-year warranties.

How much does a rubber slate roof cost?

A 3D asphalt shingle will average $4.80 per square foot, while a rubber shingle roof averages between $7.75 and $12.50 per square foot to install, and natural slate costs run $9 to $16 per square foot for an average roof.

What is the best slate for roofing?

Welsh slate is considered by many as the best natural slate in the world. Welsh slate is available in either heather (purple) or blue-grey. Penrhyn slate has a beautiful soft blue/purple appearance and can be expected to last more than 100 years.

What is synthetic slate?

Synthetic slate shingles are made of recycled materials and are designed to look exactly like a slate roof. They are modeled from actual slate to give them a completely authentic look and have chisel marks to add a hand-crafted touch.

Can you walk on a synthetic slate roof?

They need to know that you can’t walk on slate or synthetic slate shingles in the same way that you might be able to with other materials. And there are things like leaving fasteners exposed to rain and snow that can cause headaches you don’t need.

What is DaVinci slate roofing?

DaVinci Slate is made to last for decades and resists impact, cracking and chipping. It’s also important to know that natural slate is very heavy. The infrastructure of a roof must be reinforced to hold the weight of real slate. However, DaVinci Slate is lightweight and resilient.

Why DaVinci tiles?

DaVinci’s unique composite construction outperforms natural slate and cedar shake with a Class A Fire Rating, Class 4 Impact Rating and a 110 mph Wind Rating. DaVinci’s state-of-the-art tiles are made of virgin resins fortified with state-of-the-art UV stabilizers. The color you pick is the color you keep.

What is DaVinci made of?

DaVinci’s unique composite construction outperforms natural slate and cedar shake with a Class A Fire Rating, Class 4 Impact Rating and a 110 mph Wind Rating. DaVinci’s state-of-the-art tiles are made of virgin resins fortified with state-of-the-art UV stabilizers.

Why choose DaVinci multi-width slate?

DaVinci’s Multi-Width Slate delivers the highest levels of beauty without the typical challenges of a natural slate roof. DaVinci tiles are proudly manufactured in Lenexa, Kansas.

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