The Advantages Of Slate Roofs

Slate roofs, while a significant investment, have numerous advantages that you might want to consider.

Slate Roofs Are Environmentally Friendly

Slate roofs are green. They are all-natural, and can often be salvaged stone, making them particularly eco-friendly. Slate roofs are also permissible under LEED guidelines.

Slate is also fireproof, unlike asphalt shingles, which burn readily. A slate roof is also extremely durable, and will last a very long time, depending on the provenance of the slate. For instance, Buckingham Slate often lasts 150 years or more, and will easily outlast the Vermont slates. Buckingham Slate has been quarried in Virginia for over 200 years and has the longest lifespan of any slate available in the US.

However, a slate roof is not a simple building project. It can be more readily likened to an art installation.

Slate Roofs Offer Variety

Slate comes in a wide variety of colors and thicknesses. For best effect, installers choose from 2 or 3 different stone colors and pattern them to create a pleasing effect. Stone colors include black, grey, sea green, purple, as well as mixtures of these.

There are also variations on installations, from the standard, which looks just like a standard shingle, to a quaint ‘cottage-y’ look with irregular sized and shaped slates comprising an organic look. There is also fun to be had playing with different thicknesses of slate throughout the roof, creating a textured look.

Slate roofs are not for everybody, but they add significant value to a property, due to their timelessness, durability and class. Expert installation, however, is a must. There is no cutting corners on a job that should last a century.

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