Besides the low life cycle cost, why else should one install a slate roof?
Aesthetics: Slate roofs come in a wide variety of sizes, colors, and thicknesses. One can create many different looks to enhance just about any architectural style. Click here for GAF/ELK’s virtual design studio to get a visual perspective on styles and colors of slate roofing. Ecological considerations: Slate is a natural product that comes out of the ground and can safely go back into the ground. Petrochemical roofing made of asphalt and fiberglass typically lasts twenty years. According to statistics, construction and demolition debris make up 28% (by weight and volume) of the refuse being placed in landfills. That is more than the waste from Styrofoam, fast-food packaging, disposable diapers, and all plastic packaging combined! Approximately 20% of all construction debris is roofing. Though not the only reason, environmental concern is certainly a good reason for installing slate. Effective protection: A slate roof is the best chance you have for getting a leak-free roof. Most leak
