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| Synthetic slate roofing shingles provide beautiful protection Homeowners no longer have to compromise on the beauty of their homes to gain maximum protection from roofing materials. A new synthetic slate roofing product has finally achieved the combined goals of elegance and durability previously impossible with any other roofing shingle. Starting today, selected synthetic shingles are now backed by the Florida Building Code (FBC) certification. Using an engineered polymer specifically formulated for durability and colorfastness, DaVinci products offer thick, yet lightweight, easy-to-install shingles that have all the beauty, timeless performance and fire, wind and impact resistance of high-end residential roofing materials. The Florida Wind Incentives program gives homeowners insurance discounts for construction features that reduce wind damage including stronger roofs backed by FBC certification. Homes fortified with synthetic roofs are also more attractive for resale. The DaVinci product has completed a series of required tests in order to become one of the selected brands to receive important Florida Building Code (FBC) certifications including: -- ASTM for Wind Resistance (passed at 110 mph with nailing application, and passed at 130 mph with PolyFoam(r) application) -- UL 2218 for Impact Resistance -- Class 4 (highest rating available) -- UL 790 for Fire Resistance -- Class A (highest rating available) Other FBC-required tests passed by the DaVinci products include resistance to water absorption; resistance to fungus growth; tensile strength after long-term weathering; nail-pull-through resistance; extreme temperature cycling; and material performance in accelerated weathering situations. DaVinci Slate is UV resistant to avoid fading and is backed by a 50-year warranty. DaVinci Roofscapes recently increased its manufacturing capacity in anticipation of the needs generated by storm-damaged areas across Florida. Order fulfillment time for DaVinci Slate is two to three weeks. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Construction News :: home page |