Roofing Materials
Synthetic Slate
Synthetic slate is engineered polymer molded from real slate, so it carries the texture at a fifth of the weight and needs no structural work.
What It Is
Recycled rubber and plastic pressed in molds taken off genuine slates, which is why the faces are irregular rather than repeating. From the ground almost nobody can tell.
Where It Wins
- Goes on any frame that carries asphalt
- Will not crack underfoot the way stone does
- Fifty year warranties are normal
- Class A fire and good impact ratings
Where It Does Not
- Costs about the same as a metal roof
- The product is newer than its warranty, so long term field history is thin
- Cheap versions fade, so the brand genuinely matters
In the Quad Cities
The sensible answer for an old Davenport house that should have slate and cannot hold it. It is what we suggest most often on a historic roof where the structure says no.
Colors
Slate GrayBlackPlumGreen Blend
Ask for a Sample Board
Colors on a screen are close. Colors outdoors against your siding are the real answer, and we will bring one.