Savvy homeowners, remodelers and builders know that a beautiful roof can create architectural appeal that will help a home rise above other residences on the block.

Distinctive roofing completes the visual picture by accenting dormers, multiple gables, cross gables and hipped roofs.

InSpire Roofing delivers a perfect blend of high style and high technology to complement any type of architectural design and exterior. InSpire adds flair to homes made of stone, wood, fiber cement or other materials.

It's beauty draws the eyes upward to features including chimneys and eyebrow windows. InSpire creates a rich dimension with random edges, surfaces and colors.

"Coming in the industry's widest color palette, InSpire adds richness, deep texture and the authentic look of natural slate, without the high cost and heavy weight that comes with it," said Jonathan Wierengo, director of marketing for The Tapco Group, maker of InSpire.

Crafted from compressed limestone and virgin resins, InSpire is a recyclable green product that performs better than natural slate. This roof won't lift, cup, warp, break or delaminate and is backed by a 50-year transferable warranty.

Seven standard and 11 premium colors are available along with seven blended colors to help create custom looks that can be bold, rustic or traditional.

For a historic look, homeowners can choose from several nuanced gray hues. The nature-inspired textures and colors of Moss Green and Red Cedar make InSpire a perfect fit for timber homes and rustic cabins. If you want a bold look, try mixing Red Clay and Stone Black.

For more information, call 800-971-4148 or visit www.inspireroofing.com.

TEAKING OUT

It's time to move outside and you can't beat teak. Whether it's a balcony or a back yard patio, it's easy to create your own outdoor paradise with teak furniture from Lands' End Home.

"It's the time for relaxing outdoors - and there's nothing better than lounging on the porch, patio or poolside on comfortable, luxurious teak furniture," said Stephanie Pugliese, vice president of Lands' End Home.

"Creating a personal outdoor living space with teak furniture is by far the smartest choice. It's an incredible value, guaranteed to last a lifetime and ships for an amazing flat rate," she said.

"Plus, with three new classically styled collections, there are even more options to reflect a variety of lifestyle preferences from traditional to casual," Pugliese said.

Lands' End teak furniture is guaranteed to last a lifetime and it won't splinter or crack. Lands' End uses only solid, thick and strong kiln-dried teak that is milled to exact standards.

Teak naturally weathers to a handsome silvery gray with age. It is impervious to rain, sun, snow, ultra-violet rays and even sea air. Teak thrives on constant exposure to the elements, so don't worry about having to pull it into storage during inclement weather.

Mortise and tenon joinery, a time-honored carpentry method, makes for tight-fitting joints with no gaps. Teak dowels secure joinery and add strength while non-corrosive, rust-resistant marine hardware won't rust.

For more information, call 800-345-3696 or visit www.landsend.com.

Maggie Reed can be reached at maggie.reed@copleynews.com; 619-718-5821; or 123 Camino de la Reina, Suite 202S, San Diego, CA 92108.