Advantages of Slate Roofing

Slate has been used as a material for roofing for hundreds of years, and for good reason. 

In Europe, slate from Spain accounts for over 90% of the total amount used for roof coverings. 

A main advantage of slate roofing is longevity. As a material, it is extremely durable and offers superb weather resistance to both wind and rain. It’s also not uncommon for slate roofing to last for decades longer than other roof coverings, illustrating what an investment a high-quality slate roof can prove to be.

Slate roofs have even been known to outlast the buildings on which they stand!

Slate roofing also offers exceptional insulation, making buildings warmer in winter and cooler in summer. This can help to substantially reduce the running costs of your property throughout the year, as well as making it more comfortable.

Tiles made from the rock are also completely fireproof, helping to improve the safety of the building and of the people inside.