Roofing Materials
SPANISH SLATE
Spanish Natural Slate Roof Tiles
Spanish slate accounts for over 80% of European roofing slate and has been used for millennia, earning it the reputation of being the best roofing material. It provides a magnificent, timeless finish to your roof, as well as a variety of other advantages.
Spanish Slate
Spanish slate is a foliated metamorphic rock formed over millions of years from fine-grained sediments. Quartz, sericite, and chlorite minerals make up the majority of the mineral. Unlike British slate, which comes in a wider range of colors, Spanish slate is often black or gray.
Late has a long history as a construction material. Its strength and exceptional resistance make it one of the most lasting and adaptable roofing and cladding materials available.
The majority of slate used in the UK today comes from Spain and is utilized for high-end projects, historical structures, traditional pitched-roof homes, and sustainable construction.
Spanish roof slates have performed admirably in the face of the unpredictable British weather for hundreds of years, going back to the 1300s. On a roof, good quality slate is known to survive at least 70-80 years, although others claim that if installed properly, Spanish slate can last the life of the building it serves.
Why invest in Spanish Slate?
Aside from the apparent visual appeal and extremely long lifespan of tile roofs, there are a number of other advantages to choosing this material over a less expensive one. To begin with, tile roofs outperform many other roofing materials in extreme weather. They outperform most other options when it comes to storms, earthquakes, and other weather extremes. Roof tile is fire-resistant and has a class-A classification.
Tile roofing is an excellent insulator, keeping homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Bird stops, shrouded attic vents, hip starts, apexes, and other tile roof accessories are available in a variety of styles. Tile also has the unique potential to compliment or complement the color or finish of almost any home or building’s exterior.
Tile roofs are more expensive to build at first than asphalt shingle, metal, or wood shake roofs, but they last far longer. A tile roof can last 50 to 70 years–or perhaps longer–depending on its quality. When you consider the short lifespan of some asphalt shingles (as little as 10 or 15 years in some cases), it’s simple to see how a tile investment can pay out in the long term.
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