DaVinci Shake Roofing & Custom Gutters in North Oaks, MN
Composite Shakes Delivered Authentic Cedar Aesthetics with Lifetime Weather Resistance.
Project Details
Location: North Oaks, MN
Services: Replacement Roof & Gutters
Roof Product: DaVinci Single 10" Shakes
Roof Color: Mountain
Gutter Product: Bulldog Gutter Guard
Gutter Color: Bronze
Summary
A comprehensive roof and gutter replacement in North Oaks, Minnesota. The original aging natural cedar roof was replaced with DaVinci Single 10" Composite Shakes in Mountain to preserve the home’s high-visibility architectural style while eliminating long-term wood maintenance.
The Challenge Aging Natural Cedar in a High-Visibility North Oaks Home
On this North Oaks home, the original natural cedar shake roof had reached the end of its functional life. Because several rooflines drop down nearly to eye level in both the front and back of the home, the roof plays a massive role in the overall curb appeal.
The homeowner needed a high-performance roof replacement that would deliver the authentic texture of traditional hand-split cedar without the heavy maintenance, moss buildup, or decay risks of real wood. Additionally, the home had existing water-drainage vulnerabilities around the rear porch siding and an over-capacity gutter layout.
BEFORE: AGING CEDAR
AFTER: DAVINCI COMPOSITE
The EZ Home Solution DaVinci Composite Shakes & Roof System Upgrades
To preserve the home’s classic architectural style while building lifetime durability against Minnesota weather, EZ Home Solutions installed a DaVinci Single 10" Composite Hand-Split Shake roofing system in Mountain.
To back up the roof's exterior beauty with severe-weather defense, our crew built a comprehensive underlayment system:
- GAF Tiger Paw™ Synthetic Underlayment: Applied across the roof deck for superior tear resistance and moisture protection.
- GAF StormGuard® Ice & Water Shield: Installed heavily along critical valleys, eaves, and sidewalls to defend against winter ice damming.
- Custom Porch Wall Integration: To maximize leak protection on the back porch, our crew cut the existing wall siding up 2–3 inches, allowing us to run GAF StormGuard ice & water shield high up the wall before securing custom black dormer flashing over top.
Water Management Gutter replacement & Performance Upgrades
A premium roof requires a premium gutter system to protect the home’s foundation and siding:
- Gutters & Protection: Installed new seamless aluminum gutters in Wickertone, fitted with heavy-duty BullDog® Gutter Guards in Bronze to eliminate leaf and debris clogging.
- Repitched Drainage: The rear gutter line originally relied on a single downspout. Our team repitched the gutter run and added a second dedicated downspout to handle heavy rainfall volume efficiently.
- Exterior Finish Details: Secured and neatly rehung the rear service cabling, and installed fresh 1x3 trim beneath the rear window openings for a clean, weather-tight finish.
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Whether you are looking to replace aging natural cedar or upgrade to storm-resistant roofing, our team delivers custom craftsmanship built for the Midwest. Contact EZ Home Solutions today for premium roofing, siding, and window services.