New Slate roof
New slate roof installed: also new fascia and guttering and lead flashing around chimney – looks great!
Slates are a very popular choice when it comes to deciding which roofing material to use on a pitched roof. As well as being aesthetically pleasing, and increasing the potential selling value of the house, roof slates have a number of physical benefits. It is a durable and hard-wearing material that provides waterproofing characteristics to a pitched roof, unlike other roof materials which absorb water. This means that it is unaffected by frost damage and freezing. This makes it a great choice for a good looking and long lasting leak proof roof!
Choice of slate materials
Natural
The natural roof slate is exactly what you’d expect. This authentic roof solution provides the ultimate natural look and comes with an array of benefits. Not only does it look great, but it is also fireproof, frost resistant and requires little maintenance. It also comes in a variety of different styles including Spanish, Welsh, Canadian , Brazilian and Argentinian.
Man-made
The man-made roof slate is considered more eco-friendly for consumers. However, despite their development process taking a more modern approach, their look doesn’t steer far from the traditional slate appearance. Due to their manufacturing, they also have a greatly reduced risk of breaking.
Recycled
A recycled roof slate is the result of combined waste slate materials. This goes even further regarding the environmental impact as there is no manufacturing process involved in the creation of the final project. In turn, this means that the amount of wastage is reduced.
