Slate roof

Made from plastic to look like ½-inch-thick slate, this crack-proof synthetic version costs about half as much as the real thing, and installation is faster, saving on labor. Can replace a roof that currently has asphalt shingles without the need for any additional structural support. Shown: The European blend uses a mix of gray to dark-violet shingles for a look commonly used around the 1840s. Starting at $2.85 per square foot; DaVinci Roofscapes

Slate roofs are elegant and unique. They can also be costly and difficult to install. Not always, though. Here are some of the pros and cons for homeowners to consider before choosing a roofing material.

Choices. That's what you get when deciding on a synthetic slate roof from DaVinci Roofscapes. At DaVinci, we offer three different slate options to fit

Slate is often overlooked as a roofing material option, mainly due to its cost, but it actually a fantastic roofing material which can last over a century.

You need to know the name and location of the actual quarry. That’s important because some quarries have better reputations — and warranties — than others.

Many people may think that all that is covering the roof of their homes are the shingles because that is what they can see. In actuality, there is more to roofing than just the shingles. Under the shingles, tiles or other roofing materials is another layer called the underlayment.

Photo about Stone gatehouse with slate roof. Image of concrete, entrance, slate - 1189148

The Slate Roofing Contractors Association of North America Inc. is an international 501c6 trade association in existence since 2005. Headquartered in Pennsylvania, USA, it provides source lists of slate roofing contractors, roof slate suppliers, slate roofing tool sources, slate roof installation and repair guidelines, slate roof training materials, and many other necessary trade resources.

DaVinci multi-width composite slate tile blends offer virtually limitless color palette to create a unique color for your project.