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Materials / Natural Slate

Natural Slate

tile-slate

Split natural stone tiles for steep-slope roofs. Among the longest-lived roofing materials, with a distinctive fine-grained appearance.

Category family
tile-slate
Typical lifespan
75–150 years
Typical wind resistance
rated assemblies commonly to 130+ mph
Typical fire rating
Class A
Weight per square
800–1500 lbs
Cost band
$$$$
Slope suitability
steep
Typical warranty
50–100 years
Pros
  • century-plus lifespan
  • natural stone appearance
  • non-combustible
  • fully recyclable
Cons
  • very heavy
  • highest cost
  • requires specialized installers
  • individual slates can be damaged by impact

Manufacturers

CUPA PIZARRAS Camara Slate Evergreen Slate Company Glendyne Greenstone Slate Company Hilltop Slate Newmont Slate Company Penn Slate Sheldon Slate Products Vermont Structural Slate Company

Named products

CUPA 14CUPA PIZARRAS CUPA 3CUPA PIZARRAS CUPA 50CUPA PIZARRAS CUPA 7CUPA PIZARRAS Camara Roofing SlateCamara Slate Camara Salvaged Roofing SlateCamara Slate Evergreen Vermont Roofing SlateEvergreen Slate Company Glendyne Roofing SlateGlendyne Greenstone Vermont Roofing SlateGreenstone Slate Company HailFireGreenstone Slate Company Hilltop Slate Roofing SlateHilltop Slate Imperial BlendEvergreen Slate Company Legacy Unfading Gray/BlackGreenstone Slate Company Manor BlendEvergreen Slate Company Newmont Vermont Roofing SlateNewmont Slate Company Nu-lok Lightweight Slate RoofGreenstone Slate Company Penn Slate Roofing SlatePenn Slate QWIK SlateNewmont Slate Company READYSLATECUPA PIZARRAS Sheldon Roofing SlateSheldon Slate Products Slate ShieldNewmont Slate Company Vermont Splendor BlendEvergreen Slate Company Vermont Structural Slate Roofing SlateVermont Structural Slate Company

Related guides

Asphalt vs. Metal vs. Tile Wind & Fire Ratings New Roof Cost

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