Slate Roofing Installation & Repair

The roofing team at NYC General Roofing provides an array of great roofing services, including the installation and repair for slate roofs. Slate roofing installation is not a DIY project and requires professional equipment. In fact, slate roofing installation is a highly specialized subset of roofing that requires certain tools that only professionals will have, like a slate cutter, a ripper, a slate hammer, and a punch. When installing a slate roof, the slate needs to be properly sorted, culled and blended in order to ensure a consistent look and quality across the entire roof. Slate shingle roofing requires experienced workers who know how to work with the material, which means you should turn to NYC General Pro Roofing. If you are looking for a roofing professional to install a slate roof, please reach out to us today.

Slate Roofing Estimate

NYC General Pro has years of experience working in the greater NYC area, as well as on Long Island, New York. When you reach out to us, we can provide you with a no-obligation consultation and provide you with a free estimate for the work. Other common types of roofing systems we install include asphalt, cedar, and clay.

About Slate Roofing Installation

In many ways, slate roofing is the highest standard for roofing materials, as it is very durable and has a natural beauty. And slate is nearly permanent and can last for up to 200 years if well maintained, but at the very least can last your lifetime. Slate is a natural stone, so it is capable of resisting weather with no decay, while still preserving the rest of the home.

Most slate shingles for homes are either random-width or constant-width. Random-width shingles contribute to a more natural and informal look and can come in at least two different widths. With constant-width, the slate shingles will then give the roof a more formal, uniform look and use one width for all of the roof.

Slate shingles can range in sizes from 8-inch by 6-inch to 24-inch by 12-inch. Depending on your desires. And the slate shingles are usually around 1/4 inch in thickness. Some slate shingles are available up to 1-inch thick. When we start a slate roofing installation project, we will consult with you to make sure all of these measurements and details work for your home.

Pros & Cons of Slate Roofing Installation

Here are some pros and cons of using slate as a roofing material.

Pros

  • Extremely long-lasting
  • Fire-resistant
  • Offers an aesthetic appeal
  • Insect proof
  • A natural product
  • Recyclable & environmentally friendly

Cons

  • High cost for installation
  • Heavy, but can be brittle
  • Requires special installation
  • Slippery to walk on
  • Not great for warm areas

Slate Roofing Repair & Maintenance

Slate is very hard, but also brittle, so it can crack upon sharp impact. A composite shingle may only dent from a falling tree limb, but will crack slate shingles. And due to the difficulty of installation for slate roofs, the repair of a slate roof must be done by a roofing professional. This is also due to the fact that slate is difficult to walk on without damaging the slate or slipping off, so expertise is required. And a support system is necessary when working on a slate roof. 

On top of that, slate roofing repairs are difficult because of the variations in the slate. It can be tough to source and blend matching replacements. Luckily for you, the roofing team at NYC General have years of experience installing and repairing slate roofs and will get the job done.