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Friday, April 19, 2013

Roofing with Slate

Roofing with slate is very expensive. Actually slate roofing is one of the most expensive roofing material options available on the market. Even when you consider the long lasting lifespan of slate, the price is still out of reach for most homeowners. If you're looking to install a new roof Denver contractors don't always suggest these long lasting roofs. The reason for choosing slate roofing materials for your home is not affordability but aesthetics. Slate roofing materials give a home a chic yet rugged look that many modern style homes look great with. Slate can be places over a layer of composition shingles if the slope of the roof is 4-15+ is a structural engineer signs off on the roof framing sturdiness.

Slating a roof takes a considerable amount of skill; however, some skilled do-it-yourself enthusiasts are capable of the project. Slating requires quite a few specialized tools that most people do not have in their backyard sheds and these tools are fairly costly. Sometimes it is more cost effective to pay a professional to take on the task than to invest in the tools required for the job.

Slate is available in a huge variety of grades and thicknesses, so ask a salesman how long your selection is expected to last. This material also comes in many colors ranging from grays and greens to purples and reds. Some of these colors will fade after years of exposure. Slate can also be purchased in smooth or rough surfaces. Different colors and textures may be used on a single roof, but Denver roofing professionals say it can be very difficult to make pattern with the colors you choose to turn out in a pleasing design.