Bringing in the sun while keeping energy costs down

By DaVinci Roofscapes.

Would you like to stop getting electric bills? Then follow the lead of Seattle homeowner Jacob Dryer.  

When it came time to replace the old cedar shake roof on his 1963 ranch-style home, Jacob Dryer chose environmentally friendly options. First, he installed composite shake roofing from DaVinci Roofscapes. At the same time, he added a wide array of solar panels and a retractable awning to the roof. Now he can take advantage of low-cost solar energy. As a bonus, the awning gives him more “livable” space for his home.  

“I believe the DaVinci Select Shake roof stays true to the home’s mid-century style,” says Jacob. “Along with the solar panels and awning, they’ll enhance my home’s value over time. In the long run I think this investment will have positive savings for me.” 

Finding the right energy-efficient roof 

Dryer relied on two companies to transform his old roof into a state-of-the-art energy-efficient roof. Sun Path Electric designed the system and installed the solar panels. Three Tree Roofing, out of Kent, Washington, handled the DaVinci roofing installation. 

“The DaVinci Select Shake is a very smart choice for this home,” says CJ McConaghy, co-owner of Three Tree Roofing. “The Lifetime Limited Material Warranty is outstanding and helps further secure his solar panel investment. Plus, this is a low maintenance roof that resists salt air, sea spray, high winds and severe weather conditions."

He went on, “In addition, if technicians need to walk on the roof in the future to service either the skylights, awning or solar panels, there won’t be a problem. This product is extremely durable. With real cedar that’s not the case. It would have become brittle and cracked over time. The composite shakes from DaVinci will easily stand up to service people walking on them for decades to come.” 

Composite roof transformation complete 

CJ adds that the vision of upgrading the older home’s integrity was easily reached with the new DaVinci roof, which offers composite roofing solar panel compatibility, “Our dedicated technicians executed the installation perfectly by collaborating in advance with the Sun Path Electric team. This way everything was done in a timely and effective manner without compromising our workmanship or the warranty. The final product is immaculate. The robust features and Aged Cedar color of the roof bring out the other characteristics of the house perfectly. Together, the new skylights and solar panels, highlighted by the DaVinci shakes, make this roof absolutely stunning.” 

Interested in energy-efficient roofing? 

From solar panel compatibility to which roof styles complement your home, Project Specialists at DaVinci Roofscapes are available to answer your composite roofing product questions. You can also see another story on “Trendsetting Solar Panels” on the DaVinci website.