May 14, 2022
How to Choose a Slate Roof Contractor
The roof over your head provides shelter and a high-quality slate roof can make a durable, long-lasting covering for your home. In fact, when properly installed and maintained, a slate roof can last around 100 years! Choosing the right slate roof contractor is a key step when it’s time to install a new slate roof—whether for new construction or to replace an existing roof. As you ask for referrals or research home improvement websites, consider
March 1, 2022
The Long History of Slate Roofing
Slate roofs have been used throughout human history because of the durability and longevity of this material. Slate is derived from shale sediment composed of clay or volcanic ash. Its breakability and its toughness both make it easy to partition into thin but durable sheets. However, quarrying and transporting it was a dangerous and laborious process. Typically, it was dug out of the ground with hand tools, then moved by horse and wagon. When the Romans