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Contact: Kathy Ziprik
828-890-8065
kziprik@aol.com
Shaking Up Utah Roofs
KANSAS CITY, KAN. – Designer Kevin Price is seeing red --- as in the Red Ledges
community in Heber City, Utah. Price has shaken up the development by designing 22 custom
homes, many with DaVinci Roofscapes polymer shake roofing tiles.
"This development started with the edict that all roofs must be natural wood shake," says
Price, president of Kevin Price Designs in Park City, Utah. "That just didn't make sense to me.
Natural wood shake is a fire risk not worth taking and it doesn't hold up well in this part of the
country. I lobbied Red Ledges to try an alternative roofing product. Of the options, DaVinci was
a clear cut ahead of every other product.
"They approved the DaVinci shake polymer tiles immediately when they saw the realistic
look of the shake shingles. Since then I've specified it on every home I've designed in Red
Ledges. Now I'm working on getting DaVinci slate roofing tiles specified in the same
development."
According to Price, the designs of his 5,000-square-foot homes are dictated by the views
and the personalities of his clients. The commonality of the designs in Red Ledges is that they all
capture stunning Timpanogos Mountain vistas and are created to complement the natural
landscape.
"I only specify natural products for exterior siding on homes at Red Ledges," says Price.
"There's cedar siding, natural stone, rusted or reclaimed metals. What amazes me is that the
DaVinci roofs blend perfectly with these natural products. Since the roof in this desert setting
takes the most abuse from the sun and weather, it needs to be both functional and aesthetically
pleasing. Both the Multi-Width Shake and Bellaforté Shake roofing products we've been using
capture both desires perfectly."
DaVinci Multi-Width Shake composite roofing has the texture of natural cedar shake
with a deep-grained surface. Multiple widths of the shake tiles help create a more natural, nonrepeating appearance on the roof and can be laid in either a straight or staggered pattern. The
product comes in a full spectrum of authentic cedar colors and is crafted using virgin resins to
guarantee a sustainable product. A variety of color blends is also available with both wavy and
straight grains used throughout the blend for an authentic look.
Designed to realistically resemble real cedar shake roofing tiles, Bellaforté Shake installs
quickly thanks to the product’s patented features, which include a leading edge tab and a self-
aligning ledge. A square of Bellaforté Shake (with 100 pieces per square) weighs just 190
pounds. This lower tile weight helps reduce installation time and transportation costs. All
DaVinci roofs resist impact, fire, algae and insects.
A designer for more than 35 years, Price specializes in custom residential projects, like
those found in Red Ledges. "For the most part I work off of referrals from past customers and
real estate agents who have seen my work," says Price. "I spend a lot of time getting to know my
clients personally so I can create a one-of-a-kind living space for them.
"Within the Red Ledges community that means designing homes with outdoor
entertainment areas for one family that loves outside activities and then creating interior
sanctuary settings for another client. Everyone wants their ultimate dream home with minimal
maintenance involvement. That's another big reason I repeatedly specify DaVinci roofs. With a
50-year limited warranty these roofs will last for decades.
"The bottom line is that the DaVinci products make my homes look good ... and that's
good for my reputation and business."
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Contact: Kathy Ziprik
828-890-8065
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Classic Restorations Adds New Roof to Villa Maria
Guadalupe Retreat
KANSAS CITY, KAN. – The restful setting of the Villa Maria Guadalupe Retreat in
Stamford, Ct., now has a new roof overhead that perfectly complements the structure’s
Mediterranean style architecture. Thanks to the expert roofers at Classic Restorations Inc., a
polymer Multi-Width Slate roof from DaVinci Roofscapes® has been added to the rambling
structure.
Sitting on a tranquil hillcrest setting, the international Villa Maria Guadalupe Retreat and
gardens is home to educational seminars, retreats and programs. The center was created by the
Knights of Columbus and is operated by the Sisters of Life. Constructed as a series of
interconnecting buildings, the white stucco structure is accented with red-hued corner tile pieces
and brick. The new DaVinci roof color was selected to carry the orange-red color of the tiles and
brick across the entire expanse of the retreat.
“We had the DaVinci team create a custom color that involved 33 percent each of dark
and medium terracotta with light clay colors to capture just the right blend to complement the
Villa Maria Guadalupe Retreat,” says Victoria Jackson, president of Classic Restorations in
Stamford, Ct. “We recommended the DaVinci slate tiles based on our past successful work with
this company. We believe DaVinci is the best synthetic slate product in the marketplace and
we’ve installed the roofing tiles on several homes in our area.”
DaVinci Multi-Width Slate tiles offer many advantages for both commercial and
residential products. The tiles resist fire, impact, rot and insects. Available in 49 standard colors
and unlimited custom color options, the DaVinci tiles are backed by a 50-year limited warranty.
“This retreat is a truly beautiful setting made even more special by the DaVinci roof
overhead,” says Jackson. “We added 182 squares to this structure and have helped the Sisters of
Life have a roof they can depend on for decades to come.”
Classic Restoration, founded in 1980, is a women-owned and operated business in the
Stamford area. Dedicated to high-quality craftsmanship, the construction and development firm
specializes in restoration/renovation and new construction projects with high attention to
European craftsmanship. For more details call 203-327-0461.
The experienced team members at DaVinci Roofscapes develop and manufacture
industry-leading polymer slate and shake roofing systems with an authentic look and superior
performance. DaVinci leads the industry in the greatest selection of colors, tile thickness and tile
width variety. The company's reliable products have a 50-year limited warranty and are 100
percent recyclable. All DaVinci high-performing roofing products are proudly made in America
where the company is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, the National
Association of Roofing Contractors, the Cool Roof Rating Council and the U.S. Green Building
Council. For information call 1-800-328-4624 or visit www.davinciroofscapes.com.
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