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Synthetic roofing slate salesman claim: “[Synthetics] are shatter resistant unlike natural slate roofing that can shatter when walked upon or in cold weather.” link here SlateTec respands: S1 Grade Natural Roofing Slate is not affected by temperature in any way. Also, natural slate roofs are indeed walkable, as they have been for hundreds of years. […]
Synthetic slate roofing manufacturers claim: “If [synthetic] slates are not stored flat and become twisted or curled, lay them flat in a warm place and they will return to their original flatness.” link here Slatetec Responds: Three words: Hot windy days. SlateTec uses only the highest quality Vermont S1 grade slate, which will never fade, warp, […]
Synthetic slate manufacturers claim: “Lighter than natural stone: this makes it possible to install the material on roofs that would not be able to support the heavy weight of the real stone. [Synthetics] do not require any additional structural support.” link here SlateTec responds: Lighter than traditionally installed natural stone, SlateTec weighs less than six […]