Slate

Slate is a natural stone that is presently quarried in the Northeastern United States and several other locations around the world. Virtually impermeable by water and extremely durable to the harshest freeze-thaw cycles, slate has been used in roofing applications for hundreds of years. Slate roofs boast life spans of over 75 years and have occasionally outlasted the useful life of the buildings that they protect.

Basic slate colors include black, gray, green, gray-green, mottled green, purple, mottled purple, and red. Slate colors are also available in semi-weathering and unfading varieties. Slate roofing material comes in various lengths and widths while thickness generally ranges from 3/16" to 1 1/2".

The architectural and aesthetic value of slate is immeasurable. Furthermore, slate roofs can be installed with uniform or graduated lengths and thickness, offering an endless number of ways to make each project unique. Natural variations in color or intentional color patterns and blending ensure that no two slate roofs will ever be identical.