DaVinci Select Shake
The craftsmanship and authenticity of natural, hand-split cedar shake with the advantages of longevity, colour stability and a 40-year warranty!
PRODUCT Description
Engineered to look better, for longer… DaVinci Select Shake tiles have a BROOF(t4) Fire rating and an
amazing 40-year warranty! Select Shake is constructed of a composite material made of virgin resins, UV and thermal stabilisers as well as a highly-specialised fire retardant. The result is a state-of-the-art tile that gives the greatest degree of colour control and consistency in the manufacturing process and an end product that endures beautifully in any climate.
With the DaVinci reputation of durability and effortless upkeep, Select Shake tiles imitate authentic cedar
shake better than any product on the market. DaVinci Select Shake moulds are taken from real wood
profiles, making them perfect for projects where a traditional cedar look is desired. DaVinci doesn’t stop at beauty—the product design of Select Shake allows for faster installation and will withstand whatever
Mother Nature brings to the exterior of your home. When you’re looking for the beauty of real cedar shake with the lasting elegance of DaVinci, Select Shake has your home covered!
PRODUCT Features & Benefits
Lightweight – as low as 14kg per square metre.
Easy to install with pre-marked nailing guides.
Easily cut with a fine-toothed saw or sharp utility blade.
The 10″ pieces have a simulated keyway to give the look of 4″ and 6″ shakes to create a multi-width
appearance.
Finished look creates appearance of 4″, 6″, 8″, and 10″ shakes.
No sorting, clipping, or drilling prior to roof loading. Packaged in bundles of 22 for easy handling.
Fittings (ridges and hips) are mechanically fixed.
16mm to 6mm tile thickness (wedge shaped).
40-year warranty.
Fully tested to BBA standards, including fire rating, wind, driven snow & rain, and water absorption.
DaVinci Select Shake is created from authentic wood profiles, making it the most realistic roofing
product on the market.
Resistant to fading, rotting, cracking, and pests.
DaVinci Select Shake Ridge and Hip Caps are not made from recycled plastics but are manufactured
from recyclable virgin polyethylene.
PRODUCT Technical Specification
CONSTRUCTION: Manufactured from a composite blend of virgin polyethylene, UV and thermal stabilisers
as well as a highly specialised fire retardant.
SIZE: Select Shake tiles are available in two width sizes: 8″ and 10″ (203mm and 254mm), both tiles are
22″ (559mm) in length. Note that some of the 10″ tiles are full, and some are sectioned into the effect of 4″
and 6″ width tiles and can be cut to form these widths separately if needed.
WEIGHT:
1
8″ Tile 0.6 kg
10″ Tile 0.8 kg
Bundle 19.42 kg
Per Square Metre 14 kg
THICKNESS: 5/8″ (16mm) thick at the bottom edge and 1/4″ (6mm) thick at the top edge (wedge shaped).
MINIMUM PITCH: 15°
MAXIMUM PITCH:70°
SHAKE EXPOSURE: Minimum exposure on Straight Tile Effect: 9″ (230mm)
Minimum exposure on Staggered Tile Effect: 10″ (254mm)
Note that DaVinci Select Shake tile exposure needs to be manually set with a tape measure.
COVERAGE: 1 bundle (22 tiles) per square metre. Note that 22 tiles includes the required 10% extra for
cutting/breakages, etc.
PACKAGING:
Pallet: 1056 tiles (933kg) – 48 Bundles.
Bundle: 22 tiles (19.42kg) – pack size evenly split = 11 x 8″ and 11 x 10″ tiles.
ROOF DECK: Fully-boarded (Sarked) with 18mm thick OSB or Ply.
Company: Tapco Roofing Products
Website: www.tapcoroofingproducts.com
Email: info@tapcoslate.com