Shake off real shake worries

By DaVinci Roofscapes.

From both water and land, a composite shake roof has increased both the curb appeal and value of this home.

Given the choice, homeowner Jeff Klein wanted a relaxed lifestyle. Lakefront living should be easy. It should be all about boating, sunset views and reading on the porch. It shouldn’t be focused on worrying about an old, rotting cedar roof overhead. He was tired of the maintenance. That’s why, four years after purchasing his shoreside property on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota, he contacted Allstar Construction. The result was a change in Klein’s home and lifestyle.

Learning about low-maintenance composite shake

Once Jeff met with roofer Nate Limerick he learned that there was a better roofing option for his home — composite shake. Resistant to severe weather, high winds and even fire, the man-made product from DaVinci Roofscapes will not rot, crack or splinter apart over time like natural cedar shakes. “The longevity of the DaVinci product and its price compared to real cedar shingles really sold me,” says Jeff. “Plus, the Lifetime Limited Material Warranty is extremely valuable.”

Nate wasn’t surprised at Jeff’s decision to invest in a DaVinci composite roof. Allstar Construction has been selling DaVinci products for more than 15 years. Their experiences have resulted in many satisfied homeowners during that time. “We install about 20 DaVinci roofs each year,” says Nate, who serves as a sales consultant for Allstar Construction. “The aesthetic appeal of composite roofs is great. However, the low maintenance aspects really sell many people. “Plus, the incredible warranty benefits. And, there are many homeowners who also get a very good insurance discount by investing in this fire- and impact-resistant roofing. It’s a real win-win-win for people.”

Generating “lake appeal”

According to Nate the new DaVinci Multi-Width Shake roof drew lots of attention in the neighborhood as it was installed. “We were up on the roof and a neighbor was passing by on their boat,” says Nate. “They saw the roof from the lake. They liked it so much that we’re now bidding on a DaVinci roof for their home. We know these roofs have curb appeal… now we can say they also have lake appeal!”

From both water and land the project turned out terrific. The Aged Cedar color matches the house just as beautifully as the homeowners had hoped. “This new composite shake roof has increased both the curb appeal and value of our home,” says Jeff. “The Allstar team was wonderful to work with and we’d hire them again. Somehow I think we’ll be seeing a lot of them in our neighborhood!”