{"id":175,"date":"2017-03-01T15:49:21","date_gmt":"2017-03-01T15:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rislateroofing.com\/blog\/?p=175"},"modified":"2017-03-20T17:39:45","modified_gmt":"2017-03-20T17:39:45","slug":"the-elegance-of-slate-roofing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rislateroofing.com\/blog\/the-elegance-of-slate-roofing\/","title":{"rendered":"The Elegance of Slate Roofing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Slate Roofing: The Most Elegant Choice For Roofing<\/h3>\n

While Rhode Island Slate Roofing\u2019s roofing experts can install any kind of roof onto your home for any practical or economic consideration, we feel that no other type of roofing comes close in terms of beauty, longevity, and elegance. Slate roofs are fireproof, waterproof, have a 100% green and environmentally friendly manufacturing process, and can last up to 150 years or more with proper maintenance and installation by specialists like those at Rhode Island Slate Roofing, which is by far the longest of any type of roof. Slate roofs can even be recycled into other productive uses if they outlast the lifetime of the house. \u00a0Of the historic homes in New England, many of the oldest homes in the nation still have the original slate roofing from the 18th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n

Slate Roofing Disadvantages<\/h3>\n

While we strongly feel that the advantages of slate roofing are worth any disadvantages, there are important notes to be aware of before you undergo the process of a full slate roofing installation. The two main factors that keep slate roofs from being the most popular type of roof are weight and expense. Slate is a heavy material, and not all housing architectures can support the full weight of a slate roof. Many roofs will require reinforcement of the roof deck to handle the weight of the slate tiles. The other major consideration is the price. Slate roofing is an investment into your home, but many homeowners for whom cost is a major consideration may look for a functional solution rather than the elegant solution that is slate roofing.<\/p>\n

Hire a Slate Roofing Specialist<\/h3>\n

If you are a homeowner who is interested in slate roofing, and you are looking for a slate roofing specialist in Smithfield, East Providence, or anywhere else in MA or RI, look no further than Rhode Island Slate Roofing. Our qualified roofing experts are the hardest working contractors in the New England area, and our many years of expertise will serve you with a quality slate roof installation. Contact us today for a free\u00a0estimate!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Slate Roofing: The Most Elegant Choice For Roofing While Rhode Island Slate Roofing\u2019s roofing experts can install any kind of roof onto your home for any practical or economic consideration, we feel that no other type of roofing comes close in terms of beauty, longevity, and elegance. Slate roofs are fireproof, waterproof, have a 100% … Continue reading The Elegance of Slate Roofing<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-175","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-slate-roofing"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t