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Slate and Tiled Roofs

Slate has been a popular choice for roofing since the Roman times, but there is now a much wider choice of slate from local, imported, to man-made. Slate roofs can be found on many new build homes as it is durable, attractive, and long-lasting which makes it the perfect roofing material. 

Slate roofs are durable, waterproof, and must be frost and fireproof to comply with new building regulations for slate roofs. Like many materials, there are many types of slate to choose from including the most popular, Welsh slate, Burlington, Cornish Delabole, Westmorland and many more. Although slate tiles are popular, good quality slates are quite expensive so are not the best option for those with a strict budget. 

Man-Made Slate

Although man-made slates are a popular option as they are relatively cheap, they are not as long-lasting are the more expensive natural slate tiles. Tiles manufactured from man-made materials have the same dimensions and colour as natural slate, so they are easy to lay and look more uniform. These tiles can also come with predrilled holes, which save a great deal of time and money. Some materials used for man-made slate tiles include concrete slate, slate dust, lightweight fibre-cement slates, and clay slates. 

How much does it cost to replace a slate roof?

There are many variables that can affect the cost of a slate roof replacement for example the type of tile, size of your roof, whether scaffolding is required and the complexity of the job. However, the average new slate roof installation in the UK ranges between £5000 and £10000. 

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