Slate Roof Construction

Davinci slate delivers the highest levels of beauty without the typical challenges of a natural slate roof.

Slate roof construction.

The biggest advantage to installing a slate roof on your home is the appearance. Some homes were created with the promise of a slate roof in mind. Davinci slate delivers on that promise with its astonishing versatility. To learn more about installing a greenstone genuine slate roof with the nu lok installation system and nu lok solarroof technology please contact us or call us toll free at 800 619 4333.

Depending on the grade thickness and the overall quality of slate tiles expect to pay between 6 50 and 15 00 per square foot for materials alone. Slate roof tiles are also extremely durable outlasting the buildings they are installed on in some cases. It is one of several options for commercial roofing projects along with clay tile shingles and wood shakes metal and a variety of synthetic products. We will gladly provide further information on this exciting development in slate roofing.

Seventeenth century building ordinances of new york and boston recommended the use of slate or tile roofs to ensure fireproof construction. Make a batten gauge block after you have worked out your desired batten gauge consider making a batten gauge block from an offcut of batten. Slate roofs were introduced in boston as early as 1654 and philadelphia in 1699. One of the factors that deters many homeowners from installing a slate roof is the high cost of materials and labor.

Our tiles are engineered to be lighter to resist impact and to maintain their color longer.