Your roof plays a huge role in maintaining your biggest investment: your home. It protects your family and belongings from the elements, helps insulate for greater energy efficiency, and contributes to curb appeal. If it’s time to replace your roofing system, here’s a closer look at why slate is one of the most popular materials available.

An Introduction to Slate Roofs

Pros

Slate roofs add instant elegance and beauty to a wide variety of architectural styles. Tiles come in many colors, patterns, and dimensions, allowing you to create a custom result. In addition to increasing your home’s curb appeal, a slate roofing system offers superior fire, wind, heat, cold, and water resistance to improve residential safety. In addition, leaks, mold and mildew growth, and structural rot will be reduced. Tiles resist UV damage as well to maintain their vibrant colors.

The durable material is also one of the longest-lasting. High-quality slate systems remain intact for up to 200 years to save money on replacement costs and keep tiles out of landfills. And because slate is a virtually maintenance-free roof material, you’ll enjoy even greater savings. All of these benefits increase the value of your home so you can post a higher asking price if you ever decide to sell.

Cons

Since slate tile weighs more than other roof materials at 8 to 15 pounds per square foot, your roof will require an evaluation and may need reinforcements. The weight combined with relatively limited tile availability can lengthen the installation time, and replacing broken tiles can also prove challenging. If you’re the DIY repair type, never walk on your slate roof, as this can cause the tiles to fracture.

As one of the higher-priced roofing materials, you’ll pay more for slate but will recoup your investment thanks to its durability, low maintenance, and impressive longevity. 

If a slate roofing system is right for your home, contact Price & Sons Roofing. The fully insured, family-owned company has served Kernersville, NC, and the extended Triad area for over 35 years, offering new roofs, tear-offs, re-roofs, and EPDM rubber roofs. All job sites get cleaned up daily, and you’ll always enjoy honest, dependable service that’s rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau®. Call (336) 869-6921 today for a free estimate or visit the team online for additional service information.