Slate Tile Roofs Installed To Last For Centries
The longest-lasting roofing options available to homeowners in Houston, Galveston, Austin and San Antonio
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Looking to upgrade to a slate tile roof? Look no further than EDR we are a slate specialist who is trained and knowledgeable in slate tile installation and repairs to make sure your slate tile roof lasts for decades to come. You can trust our experts to provide you with the premium roof you deserve anywhere in the Harris and Fort Bend County area.
While this roof is one of the costliest to install for your home, business, or church there is a reason. The first slate comes from sedimentary rock that is derived from volcanic ashes and natural clay. They take these rocks and sew them into blocks a little larger than the slate that we'll install on your roof. Once it has been sawed then the slate is gauged for additional thickness and refined with a finish that can be torched with gas flames before being blasted with freezing water to create the idea of slate tile for a roof that is not only durable but fire and waterproof making them worthy of those who want a roof that is not only beautiful but a one of a kind original because no two tiles are created alike. When you hire a slate specialist such as EDR Roofing your roof can last for years to come if you properly maintain it.
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Slate Tile Roof Repairs
Very few Houston roofing companies have the expertise to deal with slate tile roofs. Most slate tiles can be repaired if the company has the expertise to do so unless unfortunate events occur such as destructive tropical storms because slate tile roofs are built to last and come with a monumental service life. In fact, slate will last for centuries if they are maintained. Slate tile roof system has interconnected parts so when one part needs to be repaired the entire roof will not need to be replaced. We recommend an annual roof inspection especially around severe storms to let you know If any slate tile repairs are necessary. Being proactive rather than reactive to roofing issues will save you money and stress when it comes to slate tile repairs. When a slate tile roof leaks who want to be left holding the bill for slate tile repairs as well as damages to the interior of your homes or building ceiling, walls, and flooring. The main enemy to a slate tile roof is the Houston roofing company you had install your slate or the service companies you hire to clean your gutters. Slate tile roofs are not designed to handle walking on. Want to know if you are working with an expert as how they will install the roof if they are using anything, but a scaffold or lift avoid them. When it comes to slate tile repairs if you hire the wrong Houston roofing company instead of repairing the slate, they may actually create more damages to your slate tile roof by using nails instead of screws. Other common repairs would be replacing the flashing and fastening that secure the slate or repairing slate tie that has been broken or sections of the roof that are missing slate tiles. If you need more than 20% of your slate tiles repaired, then it may be time to replace the roof.
The Cost of Slate Tiles
The average cost in Houston for a slate tile roof is $1300.00 to $1600.00 per square foot of roof to repair broken or missing tiles and to replace your roof with a slate tile roof in Houston you can expect to pay $30,000 for a 2000 square foot home depending on if you use soft or hard slate. As its name imply soft slate is less durable than hard slate, white both come from stones. The construction of soft slate lacks the power that makes hard slate indestructible though soft slate will still last longer than other roofing materials. In fact, a soft slate tile roof will last between 60 and 100 years which is likely longer than your family will reside in your home. Hard slate last approximately 200 years also hard slate is virtually wart proof because it does not soak up water nr does hard slate warp when its exposed to moisture which is quite common throughout Houston. If you have lived here any length of time, then you know we have two season wet season and dry season. The cost difference between soft and hard slate is fairly significant. Soft slate runs homeowners and businessowners $10 to $20 a square foot and hard slate is $20 to $30 per square foot on average. While neither have the effective cost savings of an asphalt roof because slate tiles are a more tedious process that must be sourced by just anyone if you want a roof that provides you with the longest longevity and can give your home the idea vision you are seeking then consider installing a slate tile roof and ever having to think of replacing your roof again.
Houston Best Slate Tile Roof Company
If you desire to have a slate tile roof for your home, church or building you can count on our slate experts at EDR Roofing to provide your Harris or Fort Bend County property with premium roof installation and slate roof repairs. Our team never cuts corners and oversees the smallest of details Our slate roofs com with a lifetime warranty and we ensure when you hire our expert slate roofers to install, replace or repair your slate tiles its done right the first time providing your Houston home or business with a true one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Call us today for a free roof inspection or to get started on your new roofing project.