Page 28 - Green Builder April 2017 Issue
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ROOFING, SIDING, AND DECKING




                                                                             DaVinci Bellaforte
                                                                             Slate Roofing


                                                                             DaVinci’s Bellaforte Slate roofing offers a chance to upgrade a
                                                                             home’s look while protecting the environment.
                                                                              One reason is because the polymer slate shingle can be
                                                                             installed on top of an existing roof, keeping the old tiles out of
                                                                             the ground for another couple of decades.
                                                                              Bellaforte and similar products from DaVinci also cut utility
                                                                             costs by reflecting sunlight from the roof, keeping excess heat
                                                                             from penetrating into the home. Bellaforte is Energy Star
                                                                             certified, and meets California’s Title 24 requirements.
                                                                              The product can also be used with Solarhide, a single-step
                                                                             radiant barrier underlayment that also serves as a vapor
                                                                             barrier. Roofers using a single layer of Solarhide in conjunction
                                                                             with DaVinci products can attain a Class A fire rating for their
                                                                             roofing projects.
                                                                              Thanks to a banner year, DaVinci last fall lowered its prices
                                                                             to help make its products more cost competitive.









                   Fiberon Composite

                   Cladding

                   As energy codes tighten and mandatory insulation levels
                   increase—creating reduced energy flow and longer material
                   drying times—moisture during construction becomes more of
                   a problem. Water intrusion is one of the leading causes of
                   construction-related call-backs and litigation.
                     Fiberon Composite Cladding is an eco-friendly, aesthetically
                   pleasing option for rain screen exteriors. It is easy to source,
                   easy to install and easy to maintain. It deflects water, which is
                   one of the three functions of a high-performance rain screen
                   system (drain, deflect and dry).
                     Unlike brick or stucco, Fiberon Cladding resists water
                   absorption. And unlike wood-lap siding or fiber cement, it
                   won’t crack, peel, fade or require costly re-staining or re-
                   painting. Boards are weather resistant and unaffected by
                   freeze-thaw cycles. It is available in an array of wood tones
                   with eye-catching, multi-tonal streaking that rival the look of
                   natural hardwoods.
                     The product is 94 percent pre- and post-consumer recycled
                   wood and plastic. It contains no toxic chemicals or
                   preservatives, and releases no carcinogens during cutting. And
                   its durability—Fiberon Composite Cladding comes with a 25-
                   year limited residential warranty—and diverts more than
                   60,000 tons of wood and plastics from landfills and
                   incinerators each year.

                   26  GREEN BUILDER  Special Awards Issue 2017                                         www.greenbuildermedia.com




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