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Is Natural Slate Roofing on the Decline? An Industry Split in Two: The Lightweight Slate Roofing industry is now well developed, and there are many companies offering a multitude of products. They all claim to be the “best alternative to traditional slate roofing”. There are two main categories within this industry. You have the synthetic slate […]
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, […]