Page 28 - Green Builder April 2017 Issue

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.

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