There are more than a few reasons why you should consider slate shingles for your roof installation or replacement, including their durability and the fact that they boost your home’s resale value.
Slate roof shingles are famous as they impart an aesthetic appearance to your home and form a discernible attraction that can stand out in all types of weather conditions. Additionally, they also confer the feeling of warmth and protection to a whole new level than any other roof shingles.
Even if people were not attracted to slate’s “natural” good looks, it would be a premier roofing material for its overall toughness. Slate roof shingles are manufactured in a manner that can withstand all weather forces along with high temperatures and heavy downpours. The material used in producing slate shingles helps them to remain intact for long periods of time. Customarily, many types of roofing materials could outlast several years but, these shingles can survive for more than hundreds of years if regularly maintained. It would not unreasonable to say that slate shingles, when installed properly by licensed roofing installers, can endure for more than 200 years.
Slate shingles are definitely not for every home. They add tremendous weight to the home, at anywhere from 800 to 1500 pounds per square foot. If you live in a region where it snows often, the possibility of the additional weight of snow must also be considered. Here in Texas, you are most likely safe from worrying about this issue.
Generally, large homes are best suited for handling a slate roof. Yet, it is possible, that a smaller, well-constructed home can effectively hold this kind of roof.
