Slate Roofing Austin-Houston-Oklahoma City

Benefits of Slate Roofing

Slate is actual shingle like slivers of rock. Slate is a roofing material that typically is found on more upscale homes. Although slate is an expensive choice, it offers a very natural look and can be laid out in a variety of patterns.

The benefits of slate are the same as tile:

Long Lifespan
Good Fire Protection
Low Maintenance
Invulnerable to Rot and Insects
Good Selection of Sizes and Colors (colors are limited to those found in nature).

Like tile, slate can be very heavy, sometimes requiring expensive extra support. It is also breakable enough that walking on it is difficult for a non-professional, complicating such tasks as rooftop maintenance, gutter cleaning and painting.