Reducing Weather-related Anxieties in Homeowners

By DaVinci Roofscapes.

Here are some solutions for contractors to help ease the worries of their homeowner customers.

Who isn’t concerned about the weather these days? Tornados destroying town after town in the southeast. Unprecedented snowfall in western states that lays heavy on roofs. And now we’re starting the uncertainty of another Springtime weather season. 

Watching the news and weather reports can cause anxiety in even the most resilient homeowner. That’s why roofers need to have solid solutions that will ease the worries of their customers. 

Educating homeowners 

During this crazy, uncertain weather time of year, roofers can be the beacon of sensibility when sharing tips and proven product information with homeowners.  Starting with an analysis and drone look at an existing roof can help make a consumer understand the condition their current roof is in. You can explain to them why you need to go into their attic to evaluate their roof. And, tell them why even a look inside their gutters helps you know if their asphalt shingles are failing.  

Next, it’s all about educating homeowners. They know weather conditions have been crazy this past year, and that they need to prepare for severe weather this springtime. What they may not know is how badly that weather can impact their roof — and whether or not their current roof is ready to handle another season of storms.  

If you determine that a roofing replacement is in order, and there’s a possibility of an insurance claim, then AskARoofer.com has a terrific “10 Tips on Working With an Insurance Adjuster” list that you can share with your customer. This will make both your lives easier. 

Creating long-term peace-of-mind 

When it comes time to replace a roof, nothing gives a homeowner peace-of-mind like knowing they’re investing in an impact, high wind, and severe weather resistant roof. Composite slate and shake roofs, like those manufactured by DaVinci® Roofscapes, have Class 4 impact and Class A fire ratings.  

DaVinci composite shake and slate tiles stand up to severe weather throughout the country. They’re certified to straight line winds up to 110 mph and high velocity hurricane winds up to 180 mph. DaVinci products are made to meet the code restrictions set forth by Miami-Dade County, FL NOA, HVHZ (TAS 125, up to 180 mph), CA Title 24, Texas Dept. of Insurance, WUI 4175 and CCMC14094-R. 

“Hail and wildfire concerns in our area are driving many roofing changes,” says Michael Krueger, vice president of Krueger Brothers Construction in Colorado. “We’re definitely seeing more communities and individual homeowners move away from old wood shake shingles to fire-resistant, impact-resistant composite roofing products. 

“As an example, on August 6th of 2018 there was a huge hail storm in this area with three- to four-inch sized hail. This tore apart many real cedar roofs. The only roofs I saw unaffected by this storm were those made of steel or DaVinci composite roofing. 

“The DaVinci product is a win-win for any homeowner replacing a roof in our area. They get a beautiful looking roof that can really stand up to our unpredictable weather conditions.” 

Performance for long-range weather forecast 

Crafted for long-term beauty and durability in even the most challenging weather conditions, DaVinci composite products offer roofers alternatives to costly, hard-to-get real slate and cedar roofing products.   

Made of virgin resin, DaVinci tiles resist splitting, cracking, curling and fading. Each tile has been crafted to resist mold, algae, fungus and insects. Available in dozens of colors and color blends, DaVinci products are backed by a Lifetime Limited Material Warranty. 

Manufactured at Westlake Royal Building Product’s DaVinci Roofscapes facility in Kansas, the maintenance-free composite roofing tiles are made with color throughout each piece and require no painting. All composite tiles are recyclable and serve as an environmentally-friendly alternative to real wood shakes and natural slate tiles.