When it comes to appearances, slate roofs take home the trophy easily. While asphalt might be the most common roofing material because of its cost and variety, slate tiles have a more unique side to them.
Homeowners looking to get a new roof installed often come across the option of slate roofing. If you’re stuck on the same crossroads, there are few basic considerations that you need to remember before choosing slate tiles as your new roofing material. Advantages of a Slate Roof First and foremost, slate roofs make excellent roofs in terms of appearance. They are more modern-looking and lean to a more contemporary side than the average asphalt shingles. Slate tiles also come in a decent variety of colors and sizes that broaden the range of its customization. Slate roofs also have a much longer life expectancy than asphalt roofing. Where asphalt can last only around two decades maximum, slate tiles can last for centuries. In fact, with slate roofing, you might never have to replace your roof again given that it is properly maintained. These roofs are also environmentally friendly and since they do not need to be replaced often, their waste is a lot less than asphalt. Slate tiles are also sturdier and durable than most roofing materials. They also have excellent fire resistant properties that make the roof fireproof. Disadvantages of a Slate Roof Not everything about slate roofing is great though. The cost of the roof, for example, puts off most homeowners. Slate tiles are one of the most expensive roofing materials out there and if you’re not ready to spend extra thousands of dollars on your roof when you can get it done cheaper with asphalt, slate roofing might not be your cup of tea. The total price of slate roofs also goes higher because of its heavy size and difficult installation. The installation cost of slate roofing is much higher for slate roofs than for asphalt. Finally, it’s quite possible that your house structure might not be able to bear the heavy size of the slate tiles. It’s best to ask a professional roofing contractor for advice before choosing slate tiles as your new roofing material.
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11/6/2017 03:56:21 pm
Having a slate roof installed is becoming more appealing to me. I like the idea of having a modern look to my home. Even if I found slate tiles that would give it more of a contemporary look, I wouldn't mind that either.
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6/6/2018 03:36:22 pm
Thanks for the information on what a slate roof is and what benefits it provides, it taught me a lot about it. I had no idea that slate roofing could last for centuries, I thought it lasted just as long as asphalt but looked better. I would imagine that slate roofing may be more expensive in the beginning, but it probably pays itself off many times over in the long run.
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9/13/2019 11:44:09 am
My sister has been meaning to have her slate roof installed, but she's unsure if this would be worth her money. Thank you for elaborating its advantages and disadvantages, aside from its modern look I never knew that Slate roofs also have a much longer life expectancy compared to asphalt roofing. This might pique my sister's interest, I hope she'll find a roofer that can give her the best result.
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3/31/2020 11:45:01 pm
Thanks for helping me understand the benefits of owning a slate roof! My uncle gave my mom one of his old properties and now my mom is thinking of replacing the roof with something more durable since it looks battered. The idea of using slate roofing which lasts for centuries is very interesting. A roofing material that can outlive us is something my mom will definitely be interested in.
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11/12/2020 03:34:50 am
It's great that you elaborated on just how durable and long-lasting slate roofs are. With how often we end up passing down things like properties and houses among the family, I too might need to find a way to ensure that my house lasts long enough for my son to inherit it to save him the trouble of finding a new one. To do this, I'll look for any roofers that can set me up with a slate roof whenever we need renovations.
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