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Roofing Renovation: Exploring Modern Home Shingle Options

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One of the first considerations when constructing or renovating a home is the material you intend to use for the roof. The materials should be durable and energy-efficient and withstand various weather conditions and other disasters like fires.

Besides all these features, pay attention to the aesthetic value and get one that contributes to your home's beauty and visual appeal. The roof is also the ultimate protection for your home; hence, you should choose the roofing materials carefully.

You can select from various roof shingle options when paying attention to these critical features, needs, and desires. The options include metal, DaVinci, wood, solar, and composite shingles for homes to ensure you achieve all the desired requirements.

Select one by considering its pros and cons to select one with long-term value and more pros than cons, enabling you to limit maintenance, energy, and other costs. Here are some roof shingle options to consider for your home renovations.




Davinci shingles

If you are considering replacing your roof shingles, the Davinci shingles are the best option, as they meet nearly all the features you are looking for. First, they are light and versatile, making them suitable for use in various ecosystems like cold and hot conditions. They are also known for their aesthetic value and beauty to resemble familiar products like cedar, synthetics, and other roofing shingles.

There are various Davinci shingles options you can buy, including Davinci slates, shakes, and siding, which makes it easier to fix them on the roof without much struggle. Unlike other shingles, they are light but more resilient since they can withstand various conditions. According to the manufacturers, these shingles can survive storms of up to speeds of 111mph and have a class A fire rating and class 4 impact rate, making them the best protection in case of disasters.

They are not only aesthetic but also made from sustainable products that can hardly fade when subjected to intense humid and hot conditions. Therefore, you are likely to use them for a lifetime, which is guaranteed by the limited material warranty offered by the company.

If you are interested in something durable and long-lasting, Davinci shingles are the best option, even though you may have to pay a little more than others. Once you spend on the purchase and renovation costs, there are only future worries about repairs or replacement if your house faces severe catastrophes.




Solar Shingles

In the era of sustainability, most homes must embrace cleaner energy by tapping into solar energy to power homes. In response, most homeowners are considering solar roof panels; however, the roof may need to be more stable or significant to accommodate more solar panels. Therefore, for maximum roof space utilization and efficiency, consider solar roof shingles to tap solar energy to power your home.

Despite being a little expensive, they can help you lower other home bills like heating, thereby boosting home value for a lifetime. Besides the shiny surfaces with more visual appeal, they can last longer since they are made of durable materials like those in solar panels to withstand conditions like hail, higher humidity, and heating.

To ensure they last longer and maximize them for energy generation, you should regularly clean the surfaces; however, rainwater can help clean the surfaces in humid regions.




Composite Shingles

As part of boosting product recycling, more companies are currently including composite shingles in their product line. Most of these shingles are manufactured from recycled products like asphalt, wood, plastic, and laminate. The combination helps boost their structural integrity but is likely to be lighter due to the materials used.

With a lifeline of about 50 years, they can serve the perfect roofing purpose, especially if you maintain them by regularly cleaning them. You can buy those of different colors and styles and, for additional safety, get proper warranties for them. Despite the materials used for manufacturing, they resemble traditional roofing materials like wood, asphalt, and asphalt.

 

Wood Shingles

Wood shingles are diminishing due to concerns about their lifeline; however, modern shingles have the capabilities to last longer and only require a little maintenance. They are light, and you can choose the wood shales and shingles to fit your roofing needs. Before usage, the wood is subjected to various treatments and heating protection to make it humidity and heat-resistant, increasing its lifespan.

Most can withstand certain degrees of fires; however, they are not the best option in areas prone to wildfires since it is much easier for them to catch fires. If you live in hot and cold areas, these shingles can significantly help you conserve home energy, saving electrical bills. Wood is a poor heat conductor; hence, it is suitable for heat conservation and maintaining temperatures inside the house.

If not cared for properly, wood shingles can crack, leak, decompose, and allow for the growth of plants on the roof. Despite being aesthetically pleasing, they require frequent maintenance and are expensive in the long run.




Conclusion


When selecting the best roof shingles, consider features that make them durable, withstand a certain degree of disasters, and contribute to the home's aesthetic value. Select those that require limited maintenance and have a warranty in case of any issues with the material. With all the conditions in mind, you can select from Davinci, wooden, solar, composite metal, and other roof shingles.

Vision Express’ Vex Cares Empowers LNU's Optometry Program with a Donation


Bringing 'Clearer Vision' for Optometric Education


Lyceum Northwestern University's (LNU) Optometry Program is poised for an extraordinary transformation, thanks to a visionary partnership with Vision Express’ Vex Cares, a groundbreaking initiative in providing free eye health services, on September 28, 2023. 

Vex Cares donates more than 2,500 pieces of ophthalmic lenses, frames, contact lenses and solutions which sets to redefine the future of optometric education and nurture the next generation of optometrists.

Miakka Lim, the Associate Director for Human Resources and Administration of Vision Express, envisions a future where optical clarity is not just an aspiration but a certainty. The institution believes that taking a holistic approach to eye care can ensure one’s well-being and help maintain optimum vision. Part of Vision Express and Vex Care’s mission is to give back to institutions and communities that help this mission and purpose.




"We are very happy to start this partnership with you today and for the years to come. We want to continuously be a part of your grassroots program- to become a key fragment of your students’ education, exposure and experience. So, to start the ball rolling, Vision Express would like to give you 2000 pieces of Ophthalmic Lenses, 400 boxes of Contact Lenses for trial fitting only and 200 pieces of frames to help support the education of our future Optometrists.," Lim declared.

This strategic collaboration finds staunch support within LNU's luminaries including Dr. Marco Francisco S. Duque, the resolute University Executive Vice-President; Dr. Marina Abella, the esteemed VP for Academic Affairs and International Relations; Dr. Deborah S. Mangonon, the visionary Dean of the College of Optometry; Dr. Von Paul S. Taule, Faculty and College of Optometry Student Council Adviser; and Dr. Prescilla Castro, Managing Director, LNU-Urdaneta campus.

Pillars of Transformation

This groundbreaking development for the field of optometry between Vision Express’ Vex Cares and Lyceum Northwestern University (LNU) stands a beacon of hope for aspiring optometrists; advocates for three pillars of transformation such as to empower future optometrists, accessible health and eye care for all and fueling advancement and innovation in vision correction.

Empower Future Optometrists. With a diverse array of lenses, contact lenses, and solutions, aspiring optometrists are armed with invaluable tools and essential skills necessary for precise and effective diagnosis and treatment of vision-related issues.

Accessible Eye Care. By ensuring access to specialized lenses tailored for unique eye conditions, this partnership paves the way for elevated standards of eye care, particularly in underserved communities. Graduates will extend invaluable services to those who are in need.

Fueling Advancement. This donation drive is more than just a gesture of generosity. It serves as a catalyst for research in optometry as it enables students and faculty to embark on studies, develop innovative solutions, and refine eye care practices. This collective endeavor bears the potential to introduce revolutionary breakthroughs in vision correction and overall eye care.

The collaboration between LNU and Vision Express’ Vex Cares promises a transformative shift towards enhancing eye care education and accessibility. This initiative embarks a future where quality eye care is clearly for every individual -- not as a luxury but a fundamental right.

Stay tuned for more updates towards a brighter vision for all.

For more information about Vision Express and Vex Cares’ eye-care services, please visit www.vex.com.ph. To learn more about Lyceum Northwestern University and its initiatives, visit

www.lyceum.edu.ph


About Vision Express

Vision Express stands as a leading optical chain in the Philippines, offering the latest advancements in eye

care technology and showcasing an array of over 60 designer eyewear brands. Vision Express operates

under the ownership of House of Branded Lifestyle Inc.

UP scientists make composite flowers to fight cancer-causing dyes


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Scientists from the University of the Philippines - Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) have simplified the process of making microscopic composite flowers that can neutralize the highly carcinogenic azo dyes widely used in food, clothes, and medicines.

Seen under an electron microscope, these nanoflowers—each one less than half the width of a human hair—feature a gold center surrounded by ‘petals’ made from a copper compound. This nanomaterial has been found to facilitate the degradation of widely used but highly toxic azo dyes. (Photo credit: Wiley-VCH; see reference below)

Azo dyes are synthetic colorants that come in a variety of vivid colors, including red, orange, and yellow. They were commonly used in everything from denim and leather to soft drinks and jams. However, it was discovered that some azo dyes are closely linked to bladder cancer. Moreover, the regulated use and safe disposal of these carcinogenic azo dyes remain a global concern.

A new material that may help to safely degrade azo dyes was recently investigated by Enrico Daniel R. Legaspi, Prof. Michelle D. Regulacio, and Leila Andrea E. Pineda from the Institute of Chemistry (UPD-CS IC); Luce Vida A. Sayson of the Material Science and Engineering Program (UPD-CS MSEP); and colleagues from Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR).

The nanocomposite material exhibits a flower-like structure, each just around 50 nanometers in diameter or less than half the width of a human hair, with a gold (Au) center surrounded by petal-like copper oxide (Cu2O) crystals. It was found that this configuration greatly enhances Cu2O’s ability to catalyze the breakdown of azo dyes into harmless chemicals.

The researchers said that this is the first time that this flower-like configuration has been synthesized in a single manufacturing setup, thereby paving the way for easier and more affordable production.

“The one-pot synthesis protocol presented in this work is a more straightforward and less laborious approach that does not require a separate pre-synthesis step. Furthermore, the synthesis can be conveniently performed at ambient conditions using nontoxic reagents,” the researchers explained in their paper.

“The uniquely designed Au-Cu2O nanoflowers were found to effectively catalyze the borohydride-mediated degradation of synthetic azo dyes. The hybrid exhibited superior catalytic activity relative to pristine Cu2O, underscoring the significance of creating a nanocomposite,” they added.




References:

Legaspi, E. D. R., Regulacio, M. D., Pineda, L. A. E., Sayson, L. V. A., Jiang, W., Heng, J. Z. X., Wu, W., & Ye, E. (2023). Facile One‐Pot Synthesis of Uniquely Designed Au−Cu2O Nanocomposites for Effective Catalytic Degradation of Azo Dyes. ChemistrySelect, 8(25), e202300904. https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202300904





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