Slate Look Roofing Materials

That s because it s chiseled from real rock to form shingles.

Slate look roofing materials.

We sell roofing materials made from natural slate and ceramic clay tiles. Historically slate was used as roofing on castles and churches to protect them from the elements extreme weather and most importantly from fire. Some homes were created with the promise of a slate roof in mind. Material prices range from 350 400 per square.

It is light weight and fully recyclable and because of the unbeatable strength to weight ratio of metals like steel a certainteed slate metal roof is usually about 1 4 the weight of a natural slate roof. Rubber based imitation slate shingles are usually more flexible than faux slate tiles made from other materials. Davinci slate delivers on that promise with its astonishing versatility. This kind of faux slate shingle is made from recycled rubber or a combination of rubber and plastic.

Some products are made from recycled tires offering a nice solution to a big waste problem. Rubber shingles or rubber slate is a great roofing option for those who love the look of natural slate shake or a tiled roof but may not have the budget for it. Enhance the beauty of your home with a custom designed slate roof from california slate company founded in 2006 we focus solely on high quality roofing slate and the needs of homeowners architects and contractors. Our tiles are engineered to be lighter to resist impact and to maintain their color longer.

If you use copper for valleys drip edge pipe boots and flashing then the cost can go as high as 500 per square. Rubber makes a great durable alternative that is not brittle and won t fade much. Certainteed slate metal roofing is authentically crafted and rendered in steel to look like natural slate. It s very strong and very durable but it s also very heavy.

Installed synthetic slate costs about 900 1 100 per square.