Slate Roofing

For a Unique Look of Your Home, Try Slate Roofing

In one form or another, slate roofing material has been a feature in the construction of housing ever since man decided to put a roof over his head. Serving as both a protective feature and a design element, slated roof comes in a variety of styles and materials that make it a welcome addition to almost any home.

Slate is traditionally a thin veneer of stone that has been shaved from a larger piece of stone, also called slate. Individual sheets of slate are joined together with other pieces to form a protective barrier on the roof of a house. Because slate has a low rate of water absorption, it serves as an excellent material for a roof that is exposed to the elements. Originally, it was a common feature of houses in Europe, particularly the United Kingdom, but it has since become a popular option for houses in the United States because of its ability to give a home a distinctive look.

GAF TruSlate

GAF Tru Slate Roofing

Unlike most affordable “slate” roofing, GAF actually uses real quarried slate in their roofs, unlike synthetic imitators, which are common and usually don’t look genuine. With real slate being used, many people are inclined to wonder how their homes will hold up under the increased weight and how GAF could possibly afford slate at a reasonable price.