Slate Roof Construction

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

Slate roof construction.

Some homes were created with the promise of a slate roof in mind. Slate roof tiles are also extremely durable outlasting the buildings they are installed on in some cases. Slate roofs were introduced in boston as early as 1654 and philadelphia in 1699. How to lay a slate roof this video takes you through the process of laying slate onto the roof and includes details like abutting walls verges gables eaves slates starter course and top slates.

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. Seventeenth century building ordinances of new york and boston recommended the use of slate or tile roofs to ensure fireproof construction. 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. One of the factors that deters many homeowners from installing a slate roof is the high cost of materials and labor.

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. Davinci slate delivers on that promise with its astonishing versatility. Slate roof tiles are made of 100 natural stone and have a naturally cleft surface with beautiful color variation ranging over the entire roof. The biggest advantage to installing a slate roof on your home is the appearance.

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