Slate Roof
Slate roofs are a form of roof construction, which has recently become extremely popular. Slate is an excellent choice for use as a roofing material because it is extremely durable and it has natural properties that make it very resistant to weathering and decay. Slate roofs are also available in a wide variety of styles and designs and these can be custom ordered to fit any home. Slate is a fine graded, coarse-grained, homogeneous metamorphic stone derived from an originally fractured limestone or slate sedimentary rock through slow, regional metamorphosis. The characteristics of slate roofing are such that it is extremely resistant to weathering and decay, however, its strength and toughness come at a cost. Slate is one of the most expensive roofing materials because of these properties. Although it does have a low fire retardancy, it can still require extensive maintenance in order to keep it looking good. It also requires an installation method in order to prevent lea