I gotta be honest I watched this expecting to see some BS about how great the Davinci product was but the problem solving and thought process was so cool to follow. From One Roofer to another, Best
That roof is outstanding. Your team taking the time and effort to adjust so that there are no cuts to make the edges work out and the courses are all the same clear to the top speaks volumes about how well this home is being built. Great job. Thanks for the videos
It's interesting seeing the long stretches of lead used. In the UK guidance is to cut at a maximum of every 150cm and overlap neighbouring joints, to help prevent the expansion leading to buckling/twisting/splitting.
Yeah I thought that was a rule with lead... it rips hole's in the lead if its not done in sections the rolls in Ireland are usually 6m so we cut them in 2m sections or 6'6" sections with a minimum of 5" overlap.. with all the movement in expansion and contraction you are only meant to nail the top of it so it can move easier...
I like the look of the synthetic slate and have considered it but even UV rated plastic breaks down in sunlight over time and I just can’t do it. Love this channel, keep ‘em coming.
Everything breaks down in sunlight and these seem to be more or as durable than asphalt or wood shakes and at a fifth of the cost of real slate it definitely has a place in the market.
@@michaelvonfeldt9629 if by lifetime you mean from when you build your house at 30 until you die at 70 years of age. Slate and Clay both last twice as long as their concrete imitation. Concrete roof tiles and shingles will grow moss as well. Beats bitumen, though.
Hope this helps "DaVinci Roofscapes offers manufactured slate tile that has Class A or Class C Fire Rating according to ASTM E108 specifications. Only materials that will guarantee your safety and the safety of your property and surrounding properties during a fire should be used for roofing."
Fine looking roof, might look into it as a weight saving option for my trailer. Few Q's: __1 square weighs? __White stack going to be skinned with copper or shingle color sleeve? __probably need DaVinci to answer but, IF one must cut a shingle vertically, is there a solvent to meld 2 cut pieces together? __IF a piece needed shortening and maintain a flush look, will it belt sand down or will the belt gum up? __Woodpeckers a problem on roof tiles? I've seen them bang through plastic siding. THANKS!!!
According to their specs "Our products are backed by a Lifetime Limited Materials Warranty on residences and a 50-year warranty on commercial projects.” Even though they don't give you a number, you can expect to get around 40-50 years of life out of a DaVinci roof as long as it's installed correctly."
Wow. Very pretty. Looks quality. Unfortunatly I'm positive it is beyond anything in my budget. If money was no object I would pick this over real slate.
interesting call on the material. Though man that roof would be beautiful in cedar. Also would be good to paint the PVC vent pipe in black or wrap in copper. Would be a much nicer finish.
A lot of composite shingle companies make composite siding. Would you consider using composite siding as well in the future? It might be more in cost, but no maintenance in the future
What is the price differential compared to cedar? Most of the houses in the town I live in are cedar roofs, many that need replacing, and I'm sure this product would go down well here.
Damn. Love the NS attention to detail in design and execution. What are the environmental considerations of this product vs asphalt? I wonder if it it could be engineered to be more cost effective+environmentally-friendly. Would look amazing in a photovoltaic version as well
love your building work and thoughtfullness but you could have done a pleated copper valley like they do with traditional slate. Solder isnt necessary.
Why did they put in a bright white stack vent??? Was Black not available? It really pulls your eye to the sewage vent. The contrast! Not aesthetic at all! Fail. 😫
Great touch with the Kemper PMMA the window wells!!
What a beautiful home. The attention detail on the exterior is next level.
Really appreciate that, the team is doing a fantastic job
I gotta be honest I watched this expecting to see some BS about how great the Davinci product was but the problem solving and thought process was so cool to follow.
From One Roofer to another, Best
Thanks man, trying to bring more value than that.
That roof is outstanding. Your team taking the time and effort to adjust so that there are no cuts to make the edges work out and the courses are all the same clear to the top speaks volumes about how well this home is being built.
Great job. Thanks for the videos
Adding a little forethought makes a huge difference in the end result
@@NSBuilders The old saying - Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance
Such a great intro, so cool to see all that progress!
Agreed, Loving seeing it progress
The attention to detail is unparalleled! Thanks for the content.
Thank you
Roof is beautiful and cleanly detailed.
Thank you
You guys are a top notch elite builder without question!!!
Thank you!
Beautiful work. Great team effort
Appreciate it
The bird swuaking in the background was killing me 😂
Attention to detail as always. Quality builder
It's interesting seeing the long stretches of lead used. In the UK guidance is to cut at a maximum of every 150cm and overlap neighbouring joints, to help prevent the expansion leading to buckling/twisting/splitting.
Interesting. Never heard of that.
Yeah I thought that was a rule with lead... it rips hole's in the lead if its not done in sections the rolls in Ireland are usually 6m so we cut them in 2m sections or 6'6" sections with a minimum of 5" overlap.. with all the movement in expansion and contraction you are only meant to nail the top of it so it can move easier...
Learned a ton! Thanks for your content.
Beautiful Roof system. You should do a tour of DaVinci. I think that would be great video.
Oh great idea!
I wonder what other faux slate roof products there are to compare with.
Well crafted project. Can the white PVC vent pipe be changed out for copper too?
painted?
I like the look of the synthetic slate and have considered it but even UV rated plastic breaks down in sunlight over time and I just can’t do it.
Love this channel, keep ‘em coming.
Everything breaks down in sunlight and these seem to be more or as durable than asphalt or wood shakes and at a fifth of the cost of real slate it definitely has a place in the market.
@@Fred-vy1hm this is why I like concrete roof tiles and have them on my house. If you seal them with a densifier they should last a lifetime.
@@michaelvonfeldt9629 if by lifetime you mean from when you build your house at 30 until you die at 70 years of age.
Slate and Clay both last twice as long as their concrete imitation. Concrete roof tiles and shingles will grow moss as well. Beats bitumen, though.
it looks great but i wonder how that will hold up over time. will it warp? split? whats the fire rating?
Hope this helps "DaVinci Roofscapes offers manufactured slate tile that has Class A or Class C Fire Rating according to ASTM E108 specifications. Only materials that will guarantee your safety and the safety of your property and surrounding properties during a fire should be used for roofing."
It’s really rewarding to see such attention to detail by all the trades that follow . Super stoked to see this house getting to the finish stages!
Appreciate it. I know we feel the same way
Beautiful and amazing piece of work! Love the videos!
Thank you
Fine looking roof, might look into it as a weight saving option for my trailer. Few Q's:
__1 square weighs?
__White stack going to be skinned with copper or shingle color sleeve?
__probably need DaVinci to answer but, IF one must cut a shingle vertically, is there a solvent to meld 2 cut pieces together?
__IF a piece needed shortening and maintain a flush look, will it belt sand down or will the belt gum up?
__Woodpeckers a problem on roof tiles? I've seen them bang through plastic siding.
THANKS!!!
How do these composite slates hold up on very hot day
Home has so much character, just spectacular
Kudos to Tiek
Love the roof and considering Da Vinci cedar roof. What is the siding used? Cedar shingles or composite? Awesome content!
We used cedar and boral on the siding
That looks great. What is the lifespan of that roof?
According to their specs "Our products are backed by a Lifetime Limited Materials Warranty on residences and a 50-year warranty on commercial projects.” Even though they don't give you a number, you can expect to get around 40-50 years of life out of a DaVinci roof as long as it's installed correctly."
Wow. Very pretty. Looks quality. Unfortunatly I'm positive it is beyond anything in my budget. If money was no object I would pick this over real slate.
Thanks
*Spectacular home!* I love to see things done the right way. That roof will last many decades.
Thank you
How do you know? " That roof will last many decades."
They Graced the entire thing bro...those tiles could blow off and I wouldn't leak for years
I'm likely going to use the multi-width slate line. What color did you use on this build? Looks authentic and beautiful!
I was wondering the same thing
Slate gray
interesting call on the material. Though man that roof would be beautiful in cedar. Also would be good to paint the PVC vent pipe in black or wrap in copper. Would be a much nicer finish.
Is this the castle grey color?
Beautiful.
Thank you
Thanks for the video, I had the same question
What question?
Did you install the DaVinci shingles in a staggered position?
Ah yes
Hawt diggity damn! That’s a nice house.
Thanks!
A lot of composite shingle companies make composite siding. Would you consider using composite siding as well in the future? It might be more in cost, but no maintenance in the future
Great point, we consider it but did decide on the cedar for side walls
What is the price differential compared to cedar? Most of the houses in the town I live in are cedar roofs, many that need replacing, and I'm sure this product would go down well here.
I would check with local suppliers. Every market is different. At the time it was about a 25% savings but cedar has since stabilized more
❤BEAUTIFUL!! I wished you could share the cost
I would reach out to your local roof vendor/installer, it'll be market dependant
Damn. Love the NS attention to detail in design and execution.
What are the environmental considerations of this product vs asphalt? I wonder if it it could be engineered to be more cost effective+environmentally-friendly. Would look amazing in a photovoltaic version as well
Great idea.
love your building work and thoughtfullness but you could have done a pleated copper valley like they do with traditional slate. Solder isnt necessary.
these americans don't know how to do that
Problem with composite roof and verge materials they lose colour overtime with exposure UV rays.
What's the life time of a roof like this.
50+ years
Why did they put in a bright white stack vent???
Was Black not available?
It really pulls your eye to the sewage vent.
The contrast!
Not aesthetic at all!
Fail. 😫
I can't imagine overall cost, especially in this economy
Composite shingles run from ~$7.50 to $12 a sqft, just to give some perspective on what the cost is.
It is about 20% higher than basic roofing shingles
it is a plastic roof and you can see they're already turning white (bleaching in the sun) at the time of this video.
Obsessed with that roof
Me too
Garbage on the roof.