There are many reasons why you should consider slate shingles for your roof replacement, including their durability and the fact that they boost your home’s resale value. But what exactly is slate roofing? How are its shingles created, and what happens if repair work is needed? Here’s a closer look.
Slate roof shingles, made of metamorphic rocks derived from the sedimentary rock of volcanic ash and clay, are mined and created through a process which includes the following steps:
One of the challenges of repairing slate roofs – specifically, replacing worn or missing shingles – is creating another shingle to fit the space and aesthetic of the roof.
Another challenge is finding a color to match the existing shingle – slate’s color is determined naturally by geological formations. Semi-weathering slate colors exhibit new shades over time while non-weathering color retention is very consistent and won’t fade or gradually change over time.
Slate comes in a variety of color, including gray, blue-gray, black, red, and more.
Creating new slate shingles to fit in with existing shingles is, as mentioned, a challenge in many ways, which is why it’s important to work with a dependable slate roof repair specialist.
But you can also use reclaimed slate – which is good slate reused from other roofs. It’s often easier to match the thickness and weather of existing shingles with reclaimed slate.
Slate is “graded” by thickness, uniformity in thickness, and texture and starts with standard grade thickness (which is 1/4″ thick and has a fine texture), up to estate grade (at least 3/4″ thick).
If your Norfolk-area home’s slate roof needs repair, contact the Stevens Roofing Corp. They have the experience and expertise it takes to work with slate roofing.
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