A Roofing Decision For Generations
Slate roof shingles are one of the oldest roofing types. The most sophisticated material used to manufacture slates has always been stone. TOLOKA General Contractor&Builder highly recommends stone slate shingles for our clients. If you plan to build a real long-lasting roof or renovate an existing one for your kids, stone slate roofing is an excellent choice. We offer quick and extra safe installation of stone slate roofing.
True slate shingles are produced from natural stone with no additional ingredients. This makes this roofing 100% ecological. It’s quarried right from the earth. Stone shingles have a low-level shine that can be observed from certain angles. This look is formed by a mineral called mica. Some slate pieces can include up to 40% of mica in the structure.
One more extraordinary feature of the stone slate is cleavage. Slates can be cut or broken into layers to form a perfect roof.
Stone Slate Types
Customers can choose one of two basic stone slate types:
- Hard slate
A duration period from 75 to 200 years is a great fact about hard slates. They have strong weather and fire resistance. These slate won’t warp because of moisture as they don’t absorb any water.
- Soft slate
This slate type has life maintenance of 50 to 125 years. A general soft slate form is a little fragile. Though it still has common stone features of resistance and durability.
The Pros And Cons Of Stone Slate Shingles
Before making a final decision, we always tell our clients about both the positive and negative sides of a peculiar roofing type.
Stone Slate Pros:
This roofing is suitable for classic buildings. Clean and level lines of stone slates create a gorgeous house appearance.
The strongest point is the lifespan. No extreme weather can ruin stone slate roofing. So, you install for once and relish for decades.
Stone slates don’t ruin because of high winds, hail, extreme temperatures. And with proper installation, excessive water would just shed away.
Of course, it won’t protect a whole house. But no sparks or embers would cause damage to your property.
The common reasons for replacing the shingles like cracks or warps don’t come with stone slate shingles.
Buildings with stone slate roofing are expected to have a fairly higher price than other houses.
Stone Slate Cons:
This is the time when you have to pay more for future satisfaction. The materials and installation process demand more funding than any other roofing type.
The quality of a slate depends on the thickness of the stone. This point adds a huge weight to the stone slate shingles.
Do you hesitate what to choose?
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Installation Specifics of Stone Slate Roofing
For sure, TOLOKA General Contractor&Builder would make the installation of stone slate roofing as effortless as it’s possible for you. However, there are some details about the construction process you’d certainly like to know.
Stone installation requires the highest degree of construction skills. The least mistake made by a builder can cause major damage to the look and future maintenance of the roof.
Bad-educated workers can walk on the roof and create stone cracks. No gaps should be made during installation. If there are any, water would seep under the slate. This could lead to mold and other moisture problems.
That is why TOLOKA General Contractor&Builder advises on choosing us, the developed and modern team of construction professionals, to design the roof of your dreams.
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