Because it is a natural stone outside of direct impact from severe storms causing damage from significantly large branches etc a slate roof is regarded to be something which will last anywhere from 70 to 200 years as long as the roof framing underneath.
Pre manufactured slate roof.
As such many homes built in the late 19th and early 20th century still have their original slate roofing intact.
It s hard to beat mother nature but davinci has done it.
Then again if you purchase an older home with slate roofing it is important to know some basic things about the background of the slate.
Installing composite slate roof tiles is the best slate roofing alternative.
Our tiles are engineered to be lighter to resist impact and to maintain their color longer.
Slate roofing costs 1 480 per square for materials and professional installation.
A slate roof will easily last over 100 years which is at least double of what other roofing materials can offer.
There are two basic types of slate roofing hard slate and soft slate.
If you want all the benefits and looks of real stone but without the shortcomings consider polymer slate manufactured by davinci roofscapes the product is manufactured from a state of the art engineered polymer resin crafted to have rough edges and a natural slate like texture for a more authentic look.
Many slate tile manufacturers offer up to 100 year warranty on their products.
Davinci slate delivers on that promise with its astonishing versatility.
For people who do not plan to ever sell their home the incredible longevity of slate is a highly desirable benefit.