[[FAQS and GUIDES]]

====Advantages and Disadvantages of Slate Roof====

ADVANTAGES:

    * beautiful appearance
    * very distinctive looking
    * good fire protection
    * long life span
    * perceived as the "Rolls Royce" of roofing

DISADVANTAGES:

    * can be very expensive
    * specialized installation required
    * can be heavy
    * not walkable without breakage
    * requires frequent maintenance to preserve the integrity of the system

by: Lisa VandenDool - http://www.renovationexperts.com/slate.asp -