What Is Roofing Slate?
A slate roof is a premium roof system made primarily out of natural slate tiles and other slate roofing materials.
It’s one of the most beautiful and long-lasting roof systems on the market. Because of its aesthetics, shingle manufacturers make asphalt shingles to mimic the look of a slate roof.
The slate itself is mined (mostly in Italy) and cut into square tiles. Unlike other roofing materials that come in 3 foot wide strips or metal panels, slate tiles are installed one at a time.
What Are Slate Roofs Made Of?
Slate roof tiles are made of metamorphic rocks which are derived from sedimentary rock of volcanic ash and clay. The mineral composition of slate will determine the color and weathering properties.
How Are Roofing Slates Made?
The slate is split or sawn, gauged (made to even thickness), honed to various finishes and sometimes “flamed”. In this process, the slate is torched with a gas flame and then bombarded with freezing water. The result is an even, slightly textured finish that removes all traces of saw blades and any irregularities.
Types Of Slate Roofs:
- Patterned Slate Roofs.
- Multicolored (Blended) Slate Roofs.
- Graduated Length Slate Roofs.
- Graduated Length / Graduated Thickness Slate Roofs.
- Textural Slate Roofs.
- Hang-down (Staggered Butt) Slate Roofs.
What Slate Roof Used For?
Slate roof tiles are durable and long-lasting, making them an ideal material for garden paving. Incorporate slate roof tiles with coloured paving slabs in a variety of shapes and sizes to make a patterned patio design or use tiles to create a steppingstone path across a lawn or gravelled area.
Why Do People Use Slate Roofing?
Because slate roofs are made of naturally occurring stone, they are highly durable. Unlike other roofing materials, which are highly susceptible to weather events, slate is relatively unaffected by weather extremes, including high winds, high temperatures, or even hail (most slate roofs can resist up to 4” hail).
Where Are Slate Roofs Used?
Unlike asphalt shingles, builders have used slate roofing on historic buildings, residential homes, and businesses for centuries because its look is timeless, and slate tile retains its value better than most options.
Why Is Slate Roof Important?
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THE ADVANTAGES OF A SLATE ROOF:
- Energy-efficient.
- Environmentally-friendly.
- Long lifespan of 100 years or more.
- Durable and low maintenance.
- Very little roofing waste – Even when a slate roof must be replaced, the slates themselves can sometimes be re-used.
Roofing Slate Prices In Ghana:
Slate Roofing in Ghana costs between GHS 125.00 and GHS 375.00 per square foot, with an average cost of GHS 248.00 per square foot.