Slate roofing is one of the most popular choices of roofing across the UK. Drive through any town or city and you will notice that most of the houses you pass are lined with this smart looking and resistant material. In-fact, slate is so durable that it can last for well over 100 years. That is, however, if it remains unaffected by such factors as heavy wind and rain. Which isn’t possible in Great Britain.
So when is it time to repair or re-slate your property? As soon as you notice a loose tile. This may seem drastic but a single loose tile can quickly progress into a much more serious problem. A few rainy days and what seemed like a fairly small matter could develop into an internal damp issue. But while a loose tile could cause you as the property owner a headache it could also lead to serious head injury if a tile was to fall off of your roof and hit you or a passerby.
It should be clear that at Ridge Care Roofing we are fans of slate tiling. With its extreme durability and fire retardant nature it makes for a safe choice of roof type. There is also its attractiveness. It is easy on the eye and looks tidy and uniformed – that is when all of the tiles are correctly placed. Lastly, Slate is both economical and due to it being a naturally sourced material environmentally friendly.
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