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Contact: Kathy Ziprik
828-890-8065
kziprik@aol.com
Timeless Roof Colors
KANSAS CITY, KAN. – According to national color expert Kate Smith, the most
timeless roofing colors used on American homes include black, gray and cedar. And, colors that
are gaining popularity in “shaking up” today’s roofs include shades of green, clay and terracotta.
“Black never goes out of style for any use,” says Smith, president and chief color maven
of Sensational Color. “From the little black dress to the luxury black car to a crisp black tuxedo,
there is an upscale feeling about black that crosses product and category boundaries.
“It’s not surprising that black, which denotes power and authority, is perhaps the most
popular roofing color. For a lighter shade of black, gray clearly is the next most timeless color
for roofs --- especially because so many people have selected natural slate roofs over the years.”
Smith, who provides color consultancy for DaVinci Roofscapes®, notes that bright
colored roofs were far more common historically than people realize.
“Colorful roofs with a range of reds, greens and even golds were used in all styles of
homes in the past,” says Smith. “And, for homes with wood roofing, nothing matches a natural
cedar color for a timeless appeal. Again, the historical aspect of people using real wood shakes,
which were widely available in rural areas, has driven the popularity of this color over the
years.”
New Classic Roofing Colors
In today’s home environment, Smith points out that consumers are expressing themselves
more often with different colors --- and blends of colors --- on their roofs.
“Working with DaVinci I’ve seen how people’s tastes vary and how they enjoy having 49
standard roof colors to choose from,” says Smith. “While a majority of people request the
polymer roofing tiles in black and gray, some people really wish to ‘shake up’ their roofs. Those
homeowners may select a green blend of roofing tiles that beautifully complements both warm
and cool tones on the rest of the home. And, green roofs work well in wooded settings or can
easily ‘soften’ the look of a home in an exposed location.”
For a Mediterranean style home, Smith suggests that a terracotta or clay color can add
accent appeal to the exterior. To replicate the look of cedar, but get all the advantages of a
polymer shake roof, Smith recommends a Tuscano blend of light, medium light, medium and
dark autumn colors that combine to provide the timeless “color feeling” of cedar.
Can’t find the roofing color that perfectly meets your needs? No problem since DaVinci
can custom create any color imaginable.
“Last year homeowners from Iowa brought paver bricks from their driveway to the
DaVinci plant in Kansas City to have a custom blend of Midnight Gray and Cottage Red roofing
tiles created for their 111-year-old Queen Anne style home,” says Smith. “I’ve also heard of
people bringing in a red curtain, a piece of a clay pot and a stained sample of wood to have the
color replicated. To me, these will be timeless colors for these specific homeowners because they
were able to select the colors that best matched their desires to accent their homes with special
roofing colors.”
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Contact: Kathy Ziprik
828-890-8065
kziprik@aol.com
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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