Newly Installed Slate Roof
Natural slate is one of the most durable and aesthetically pleasing of all roofing materials available.
The awesome power of nature, which has formed slate, as well as the expertise and skill of the craftsman in hand shaping and fixing the roofing slate, puts slate in a league of its own. Slate is a natural product that comes out of the ground, and can safely go back into the ground. Asphalt and fibreglass roofing made up of Petrochemicals typically last 15 – 20 years.
Construction waste makes up about 30% of the refuse placed in landfills. This percentage is more than the waste from styrofoam, fast food packaging, disposable nappies and all plastics combined. Environmental concern is definitely a good reason for installing slate.
When looking at modern day structures, slate gets the GREEN flag for being a long lasting material( up to 200years ), making it a sound investment as a NATURAL stone for home building.
Slate dates back to the Roman empire, where it was used as huge building blocks. Benefits of slate
- Brand New Slate Roof
Slate is GREEN – Environmentally friendly.
- Slate is waterproof and is impermeable to water.
- Slate is fireproof – it just doesn’t burn!!
- Slate itself doesn’t need maintenance – no painting on an ongoing basis ( ongoing costs ), it is resistant to chemicals, and doesn’t provide a home to moss and algae.
- Slate is stable under extreme conditions of either hot or cold climates.
- Slate is available in natural earthy tones, and no two pieces are the same.
- The cost of slate is low when you take into account the long term durability.
Since 1979 when Pete Peche started a slate roofing company we have provided the Southern African region with Professionally installed slate roofs that have stood the test of time. We are proud of what we do and the majority of our skilled slaters have been with us for over 20 years. You can trust us to supply you with the most extensive knowledge and outstanding workmanship with your new slate roofing project.