What Slate Roofs Have To Offer
Katelyn Lewis • March 14, 2023
Why, when so expensive, would anyone choose to put a slate roof on their home?
Well, they’re incredibly beautiful roofs, for one. Slate is a premium product in the roofing industry, with a potential 100-year lifespan. In fact, the nails holding them in place will go bad before the slate shingles do. A natural product derived from volcanic ash and clay, slate is also super durable, waterproof, and fireproof.
But this roofing type isn’t made for everyone’s home. Its weight in particular keeps a home not designed at its foundation for slate unable to hold up to it.
If you have a slate roof in need of repair, maintenance, or replacement, we’re here to help! Call us at 804-258-6300 to schedule your appointment today.
We’ll help you pick the perfect fit. We offer multiple brands with good, better, and best options to help match your home’s style, needs, and budget.
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