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Slate Roofing - In For The Long HaulWhy Is Slate Roofing So Expensive? Genuine slate can't be churned out in unending quantities in a factory. It has to be mined out. Vermont slate is considered the best, although perfectly good slate can be imported from Wales, China, Canada or other parts of America, such as Pennsylvania and New York. Two nail holes are usually drilled in each tile. They can easily break in transport and installation (yet they are strong on your roof). They can't just be nailed down in neat rows - they need to be placed on your roof in a little pyramid patterns in order to be at their most wind and water resistant. You need to find an experienced contractor or builder who knows how to handle slate roofing properly, which may take some extra research. Synthetic Slate Roofing An interesting and cheaper alternative to genuine slate roofing is synthetic slate roofing (sometimes called "semi-fake" or "composite" slate). It's made from a mix of slate powder and plastic, or wood and cellulose fibers. It's not as heavy or as fragile as genuine slate, but the fiber kind not as ice proof, so if your area goes through many cycles of freezing and thawing, you may want to stick with genuine slate roofing. Synthetic slate roofing is as fire resistant as genuine slate. It also looks exactly like genuine slate and doesn't warp when exposed to years of hot, humid summers. Another advantage both kinds of slate roofing have is that they are environmentally friendly. Genuine slate and synthetic are recyclable and biodegradable. Many historic homes and churches are restored with slate roofing not just for historical accuracy, but so it doesn't harm the environment. Getting either kind of slate roofing is a major commitment to your home. But it will be a crown for your castle. |
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