Durable DaVinci Roof Helps Owner Sleep Through StormsGretchen Downer sleeps well at night. You might guess it’s the sound of the waves crashing outside her oceanfront home that lull her to sleep. You’d be wrong. It’s actually the peace of mind she’s developed since having her DaVinci Single-Width Slate roof installed back in 2021.“The house is oceanfront, so all weather conditions can impact our property,” says Downer, a resident of Pawleys Island, South Carolina. “Our home is over 30 years old. We were fortunate to keep the original mansard roofing for so long. However, we had multiple problems with the slate over the years.“Now we have a strong sense of confidence that our house and its contents will withstand any hurricane damage due to our DaVinci roof. That’s what helps me sleep at night.”Researching Roofing OptionsBefore investing in her new synthetic slate roof, severe weather conditions tore at her old roof. Pieces cracked and broke off, plus there were leakage problems. When Downer decided to move forward with a replacement roof, she carefully researched DaVinci as an option.“I accumulated a briefcase full of information,” says Downer. “There are also sample boards of tiles. I still have it all. Friends still request the materials. I loan them out like a roofing library!”Hurricane Ian Comes to TownJust a year after getting her new roof, Downer’s confidence was tested when Hurricane Ian came right through Pawleys Island. The dangerous hurricane brought a huge storm surge. Significant sand dunes were washed away.“We had no roof damage from Hurricane Ian,” says Downer. “That was one of the storms that had powerful wind-driven rain. Over the years we’ve experienced just a little water penetration through small cracks in the stucco siding. However, this composite roof has held up remarkably well.”DaVinci Durability and BeautyMade of virgin resins, UV and thermal stabilizers as well as a highly-specialized fire retardant, the synthetic slate tiles on the Downer home are backed by a Lifetime Limited Material Warranty. The Class A fire and Class 4 impact resistant roofing from DaVinci resists algae and mold growth, along with sea spray, salt air and humidity.Each 12" wide tile is ½-inch thick and is modeled from actual slate. This provides a natural, non-repeating beautiful roof.“Overall, we know we’re in a target area for hurricanes,” says Downer. “Nonetheless, we feel that the DaVinci roof provides a strong, safe, durable covering. That gives us peace of mind during the hurricane season. In addition, the DaVinci Castle Gray slate tiles are attractive on our home. That’s a great combination of security and beauty.“We believe that the investment we made in purchasing the DaVinci roof was a wise decision based on our research and recommendations from friends. Therefore, we’ve developed peace of mind during hurricane seasons that’s very justified.”A DaVinci Roof Repeatedly Withstand StormsGive yourself the peace of mind that comes with a DaVinci roof that always rides out the storm. Our Customer Support team can provide DaVinci wind rating and impact-resistance information and offer custom answers to your questions. Contact your area Project Specialist today.