Slate roofing tiles have been around for thousands of years. It is one of the oldest roofing systems in history. Slate roofing tiles were used predominantly in the 1600s. Kings would have slate tiles installed on top of their castles so that they would not catch fire in an attack. There are many old castles in Europe that have the slate tiles installed onto their substrate. In the United States it is rare to see a Slate roof on top of any home. The reason that we do not see them as much is that they are very expensive. Most of the slate that is installed in the United States is imported from overseas. The cost of the tiles are elevated due to the shipping cost and their heavy weight. There are major universities that have the Slate roof installed which gives the building a very evangelical appearance. If you decide that you would like a Slate roof system installed on your home, there is an Atlanta roofing company that specializes in the installation of stone roofs. This company out of Atlanta Georgia will travel to your home for the installation of your new roof.
There are many homeowners who wish to install the Slate roofing themselves. The Slate roofing contractors Association of America has an excellent how to do it yourself installation guide. The installation guide is very well written and easy to comprehend. The thing that concerns me the most is the safety of a homeowner when installing the new roof system. It is imperative that you conform and adhered to OSHA regulations. There are many different types of Slate tiles to choose from. The John Mans Corporation has many different colors and styles available for your selection.It is a great idea to take some samples of the slate tiles home in order to match your decor. Be sure that you know what kind of tile you want to have installed so that when you’re taking roofing estimates your roofing contractor will know how to place his bid accordingly. Last but not least, it is imperative that you get the warranty in writing from the roofer, and ask for a labor lien material waiver of all completion.