Tile and Slate Roofs
Benefits of Tile Roofing
- Tile roofs resist weather extremes better than most other materials.
- Roof tile is fireproof, with a class-A rating.
- Tile also acts as an insulator, helping to keep homes warmer in winter and cooler in summer thus reducing energy costs.
- Accessories for tile roofs are widely assorted, including birdstops, cloaked attic vents, hidden ridge vents, hip starters, apexes and multiple other options.
- Tile has the unique ability of being able to accent, or complement, the exterior color or finish of any home or building.
- In addition to traditional Spanish and Mediterranean styles, roof tile is available in exact replications of shake, wood shingle and slate.
- Roof tile is also available in a wide spectrum of colors, ranging from the well-known adobe red to colors that are reminiscent of moss green, driftwood gray and ocean blue. Custom colors are available in concrete tile.
- Because tile is inherently durable, tile roofs can last much longer than shingle roofs.
When combined with the range of styles and finishes tile comes in, a tile roof not only adds to the beauty of a structure, it can also add to its value, making it more attractive to a buyer and more profitable to the seller.
Will my roof hold the extra weight of tile or slate?
Most homes built within the last 15 to 20 years were made with roof reinforcements Strong enough to hold the weight of tile or slate. If extra reinforcement is necessary, the cost is usually minimal. Mesler Roofing will have your roof inspected by a structural engineer prior to any roofing activity to ensure that the structural integrity of your home is not compromised.
What You Should Know About Slate Roofing
Slate roofing comes in various grades and colors, and is the perfect topping to an elegant home providing amazing textures and style. Slate is very high-quality and very low maintenance, with a life expectancy of between 75 and 200 years, assuming you install grade S1 slate. Though not the least expensive roofing material available, slate has been used for centuries to create beautiful roofs, renowned for resisting the assaults of rain, wind, and snow. With its inherently unique textures, soft colors and unmatched durability, it is the perfect marriage of practicality and beauty, and will give your home an unparalleled luxury look.
Natural Slate
What are the advantages of slate in comparison to other roofing products?
- Long life and durability.
- Resistance to acid and pollutants.
- A fireproof building material.
- An impermeable barrier to water.
- A highly slip resistant material.
- The outstanding insulation from heat and cold.
- Highest storm resistance of any roofing material.
- Resistance to chipping, cracking and abrasion.
- A long life and fireproof roofing material. High strength material.
- The warmth and elegance of a natural stone.
- Slate is a natural stone and therefore environmentally-friendly.
- Many colors including greens, grays, reds, multicolor, etc.
- Virtually limitless architectural options.
Why can’t a regular roof installer repair my slate roof? Why do I need a specialist?
Slate is a very different material to work with, and therefore, to install or repair. A person who is trained to install and repair slate roofs is really just as much a stone mason as he (or she) is a roofer. The training is very different and the work is much more difficult and specialized.
Slate cannot be cut to size and simply nailed down like asphalt shingles. Slate needs to be cut with a specialized slate cutter, which leaves the correct tapered edge.
