WHAT IS SLATE?
So, what is natural slate roofing, and where does it come from? Slate as a roofing material, has been used for around 1000 years. Due to being effectively waterproof, retaining a natural and unique aesthetic whilst having a potential lifespan of over 150 years, slate has been an exceeding popular roofing material. It is important to know what kind of slate roofing solution works best for you! Whether it’s repairing slate or a brand new installation project, there is a lot to consider.
Finding suitable roofing products that work for you can be challenging at the best of times! Factoring in all the potential variables between the different options available can get a bit much! Having your roof installed is such an important element to your home, get it done by a professional. When poorly installed, repairing slate roofing can be a costly and time consuming process.
NATURAL SLATE ROOFING
The timeless quality of natural slate is hard to compete with. Oftentimes surpassing the lifespan of the buildings foundation itself, Natural slate can reliably have a 100 year long life. One bonus to having slate roofing is that it is incredibly resistant to the elements, compared to other roofing materials.
Natural slate is ideal for pretty much any climate. It possesses a significant resistance to fire, exceptionally low water absorption and is highly energy efficient. The culmination of all of these qualities adds a decent value to the structure it is installed on.
SYNTHETIC SLATE
Synthetic slate, while sharing an aesthetical resemblance to natural slate, synthetic slate is fibre cement. This results in a lighter set of tiles that can last up to 50 years. While this is a substantially shorter lifespan, the price of synthetic slate roofing is often a fair amount cheaper.
Synthetic slates share the high level of elemental resistance offered by natural slates. We offer Ardonit and Montana composite slate tiles both with a fibre cement design. Perfect for pretty much any project, installing composite slate is easy and maintains that classic natural slate look.
WHAT NATURAL SLATE DO I CHOOSE FOR MY ROOFING SOLUTION?
When looking for a natural slate roofing solution for your home, look no further than these types of slate roofing
- Welsh Slate Universally seen as the highest standard, welsh Penrhyn slate comes from penrhyn quarry in Bethesda, Wales. Only the top 10% of available slate is used as roofing slate. Named “Bangor blue” slate due to its uniquely beautiful blue tone. Welsh Penrhyn slate sets a very high standard for slating solutions.
- Canadian Slate When it comes to high quality slate, Canadian Glendyne slate shares a comparable quality to welsh slate. Identified by its remarkably smooth and lightly textured finish, Canadian glendyne slate looks amazing on pretty much any roof. From a 500 million year old slate deposit in Quebec, the incomparably gorgeous blue tone is completely free of imperfections.
- Spanish Slate Del Carmen slate, a Spanish slate procured from the Cabrera Mountains. Internationally known for its beautiful blue grey colour scheme. Highly durable, this Spanish slate holds its rich colour by resisting the effects of the elements.
We offer (20 Years) warranty on our slate roof tiles. For unbeatable quality and experience, get in touch with us online for a detailed quote. Or simply give us a call now on 1300 102 908. We would love to hear from you!