5 advantages of slate roofs for homeowners
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A slate roof is a high-end roofing style that consists mostly of natural slate tiles and other slate roofing materials. It's one of the most aesthetically pleasing and long-lasting roof systems available. Slate tiles are put one at a time, unlike other roofing materials that come in 3 foot wide strips or metal panels. For more details, please visit: https://www.ncslate.com/slate-colors/north-country-unfading-greenTRANSCRIPT
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5 Advantages of Slate Roofs for Homeowners
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1. Slate Roofs Will Survive for a Century
● Slate roofs have a service life of at least 100 years when properly installed.
● With professional installation and routine maintenance, you may expect more than 150 years of reliable roofing with slate.
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02. Slate Roofs Come in a Variety of Colours and Styles● Slate roofing is known for its
stunningly attractive appearance. Slate roofs are fashionable and exude grandeur and sophistication.
● Homeowners can choose from a variety of roofing styles, sizes, colours, textures, patterns, thickness and forms to find the best tiles that suit their home's look and style
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03. Slate Roofs Are Weather-Resistant
● Slate roofing is mould- and fire-resistant, and it has a very low water absorption making it highly resistant to water damage from frost or heavy rain.
● Slate tiles are very strong, and are capable of withstanding most objects, debris, or strong winds from dislodging them.
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04. Eco-friendly● Slate roofs are composed of
natural stone, not only do they last longer than other roofing materials, but they are also recyclable and eco-friendly.
● Other types of roofing material, like asphalt shingles, will be taken to a landfill and thrown out each time a new roof needs to be installed.
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05. Adding Slate Roofing to Your Home Will Increase Its Value
● The benefits of slate roofs are well known amongst homebuyers. If you decide to sell your home, it will sell for more money with a slate roof than without.
● Due to the weight of slate tiles, a house with slate roofing is considered structurally sound and well-constructed.
● This adds to the curb appeal of a property and increases the likelihood it will sell for a higher price.
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Thanks!● Slate roofs are regarded as the
gold standard of roofing due to the numerous advantages they provide.
● Homebuyers are willing to pay top money for a property with natural slate roofing because they are so trustworthy, attractive, durable, and eco-friendly.
● Slate roofing tiles are made of metamorphosed sedimentary rocks with clay or volcanic ash.