Lakefront dwelling is supposed for leisure occasions, not for sustaining a roof. So when the Hochman’s fiber cement slate roof began failing, they opted to proactively make a change. After researching their choices, the householders invested in low-maintenance composite slate roofing from DaVinci Roofscapes.


“You might see the previous roof was delaminating,” says Daniel Askari, basic supervisor with Absolute Building in Garland, Texas. “The Hochmans needed a roof that will not current them with this downside once more. That’s once I advisable DaVinci.”

A DaVinci Masterpiece Contractor for a few years, Askari has efficiently put in lots of of DaVinci composite roofs. He’s seen them stand up to each regular Texas climate and extreme storms. Class A hearth rated and Class 4 affect rated, DaVinci merchandise are made to deal with what Mom Nature brings their manner.

“These householders needed a excessive performing roof, that will have a protracted lifespan and excellent aesthetics,” says Askari. “As well as, they needed minimal upkeep so they might take pleasure in their lakefront dwelling. The reply was clearly DaVinci.”

This low-maintenance composite slate roof complements the main house and provides the same protection for the boathouse. Excellent Look

In the course of the product choice assessment, the Hochmans selected Askari’s favourite DaVinci product, the DaVinci Multi-Width Slate in a Slate Black colour. “This profile displays nothing lower than pure craftsmanship,” says Askari. “The aesthetics are excellent.”

The distinct multi-width look offered a problem that Askari and his group loved. The multi-length set up on this Austin, Texas, dwelling signifies that every bit was put in in another way than the earlier one. The originality of the roof system provides it a singular look.

Rewarding Waterfront Expertise

Whereas the home itself is a dream roofing job, there may be one other component that makes this low-maintenance composite slate undertaking much more particular: A boathouse that sits proper on Lake Travis.

“We by no means labored on a boathouse roof earlier than the place there was no sound footing,” says Askari. “This implies we didn’t have ladder entry. We needed to create a platform that basically floated on the water to carry our ladders. This was a very difficult a part of the job. Nevertheless, it was additionally one of the crucial rewarding elements.”

Askari is especially happy with the collaboration and important pondering required to finish this particular undertaking. “This undertaking has the most effective of all the things. One of the best teamwork conceivable coupled with the most effective composite slate roofing. This can undoubtedly be one in all my all-time favourite initiatives!”