Should I Keep my Slate Roof?

We are often asked by home owners “Should I keep my slate roof or switch to another type of roofing product?”. To be honest, that is a hard question to answer in an article because so much of it depends on the condition of the slate roof and the home owner. A well-maintained slate roof is an incredible addition to a roofing system that will last for many years. It has great architectural appeal and the aesthetic value of slate is immeasurable.

Typically when this question is asked issues have risen with the roofing system that causes a home owner to begin to wonder about their roof. Often this occurs because a home owner discovers a slate from the roof on the ground or a leak has developed in the roofing system. When this occurs, we encourage our customers not to panic, but to call Roland Slate Service for a free estimate. Many times these issues are warning signs that your roof simply needs attention.

Of course roof leaks are never good, and often times they can be deceiving! If you have access to your homes attic, we always encourage people during a heavy rain to take a flash light and just peak around to look for drips or water stains.

The next step is to consider what options you have - either bringing your roof up to good condition by getting roof maintenance, moving the existing slates on the entire roof or moving sections and replacing them.  Roland Slate Service has many roofing options to choose from.

Contact Roland Slate today for a free consultation.