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DaVinci Slate Roof + Tesla Solar & Battery Backup
Challenge
An April 2023 hailstorm left this cedar‑shake roof badly damaged, yet the insurance company dragged the claim out for more than a year before agreeing to pay for a full replacement. The homeowner was determined not to return to high‑maintenance wood and, after a neighbor’s roof caught fire from a lightning strike, wanted the safest material possible. Their wish list was clear: a durable, low‑maintenance, Class A fire‑rated roof; a solar array with battery storage capable of running the entire home; and a single contractor who could handle both the insurance advocacy and the complex install—without endless follow‑ups and trade hand‑offs.
Solution
Phoenix Exteriors took over as claim advocate, documenting the hail damage, negotiating supplemental inspections, and pushing the carrier to cover a complete replacement rather than piecemeal repairs. We specified a DaVinci synthetic‑slate system for its Class A fire rating, impact resistance, and 50‑year manufacturer warranty—addressing the homeowner’s safety and durability concerns while eliminating the need for annual cleaning and treatments common with cedar shake.Once the new roof deck was in place, our solar division installed a high‑efficiency Tesla array tied to a Tesla Inverter and Powerwall battery. The integrated system provides whole‑home backup during outages and reduces grid reliance day‑to‑day. To seal the deal, Phoenix bundled a 25‑year workmanship warranty covering both roofing and solar components.
Results
The finished project checked every box: the homeowner now enjoys a fire‑safe, storm‑resilient DaVinci roof that mimics slate aesthetics without the weight or upkeep of real stone, while the Tesla solar‑plus‑storage system powers the entire house and shields the family from grid interruptions. Our insurance advocacy secured full coverage, limiting the client’s out‑of‑pocket expense to their deductible. Thanks to the seamless, one‑contractor experience, the homeowner was so pleased they referred four neighbors to Phoenix Exteriors within the first three months.
Impact
With an expected first‑year output of roughly 6,720 kWh of clean electricity, the system slashes utility costs, cuts carbon emissions, and delivers peace of mind through on‑site energy storage. The combination of a Class A fire‑rated roof and reliable backup power future‑proofs the property, while the transferable 25‑year Phoenix workmanship warranty protects resale value for decades.
