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 -