In the Chicagoland area many older homes were built with traditional slate roofs. Slate roofing gives a beautiful, elegant look to a home, but the cost is steeper than traditional shingles and it does require upkeep. A newer trend in roofing solutions is to use synthetic slate. This gives the appearance of slate, but with a host of other benefits that come from using a synthetic material.
Advantages of synthetic slate roofing:
- Can be recycled at the end of a roof’s usable life
- More durable than authentic slate
- Created with impact modifiers to help withstand storm damage
- Fire-resistant
- Less expensive than other roofing materials
- Works on a standard roof structure with no special reinforcement
Cost Effectiveness
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The most obvious advantage of synthetic slate roofs is the cost. A synthetic slate roof will cost much less than real slate tiles that are cut from stone. Synthetic slate has many of the same qualities of the natural slate, however. The look is almost identical in both color and texture, and the shape of the tile is exactly the same. For the budget-conscious homeowner, a synthetic slate tile is one to consider.
Weight
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Another concern when installing a real slate roof is weight. Stone tiles are heavy, and this means more pressure is resting on your roofing joists. For older homes, this is a problem. Synthetic slate tiles are lighter than natural slate, so they provide fewer worries during and after the installation. Because of the weight difference, the cost of the installation may be less as well. Replacing the tile is a simpler task as well because the material is easier to work with.
Color Options
Synthetic slate tiles are produced in a wide range of colors. This allows the homeowner more choices and the ability to select a color they like. The roof tiles are installed in patterns as well, which adds texture and style to the home. The shape of the tile, as well as its color, is alternated in some patterns to add even more depth and texture.
More Advantages
There are many more advantages of synthetic slate roofs. Typically, a synthetic slate roof is installed in less time than a traditional, natural slate roof. Fewer alterations need to be made on the roof as well. With a natural stone roof, some joists must be replaced and the roof reinforced. This is not true with the synthetic slate tile installation. Nearly all standard roof structures are ample enough to support the installation without modification.
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About A.B. Edward Enterprises, Inc.
Since 2003 A.B. Edward Enterprises, Incorporated has been providing Chicagoland homeowners with products and installations in the roofing, siding, windows and gutters industry. A.B. Edward has an unblemished A+ Better Business Bureau rating, an Angie’s List Super Service Award Company, and also delivers top industry leading products such as GAF, James Hardie Siding Products, Pella Windows and Doors, DiVinci Roofscapes, Mastic Exterior Siding and more. Today, the family-owned and operated business proudly employs more than 30 people, and our services go well beyond roofing to include, masonry, insulation, decks, exterior painting, stucco, carpentry and more.
