Slate Roofing Restoration: Saving Tile & Money

Dec. 15, 2010 - PRLog -- If you are the proud owner of a home with a slate roof, you enjoy exceptional advantages that other roofing types just can’t match. Slate is incomparably beautiful, lending your home an air of classic elegance and dignity (just look at our recent slate installation project photos: http://lgcroofingnj.com/roofingblog/projects/davinci-slate-terracotta-blend-roof-installation/).

You can also rest in the knowledge that the slate tile on your roof will never burn, and that it’s one of the most low-maintenance roofing options on the market. Its superior resistance to mold and mildew makes it exceptionally long-lasting, as well—often serving for a century or more (to read more on slate roofing benefits visit http://www.slateroofingnj.com/composite-slate-benefits.html).

Slate Roofing Restoration: Saving Tile & Money

Even the most durable roofs need repair at some point, though. If you need restoration or repair of your slate roof, contact the LGC Roofing experts. A family-owned business for more than 25 years, we specialize in the proper installation of all types of slate roofing (read more at http://lgcroofingnj.com/rooftypes/slate-roofing.html).

What causes slate roofs to deteriorate?

There are a number of considerations that must be taken into account when inspecting a slate roof for repair, including flashing quality, nail and fastener type—and quality of the tiles, themselves. Often, the slate tiles have simply outlasted the other components. That’s not surprising when you consider that a galvanized nail can rust in 30 years, while slate can last for 150 years.

Instead of complete replacement consider slate restoration

A slate roof is not inexpensive, so you’ll want to avoid unnecessary costs. Any roofing contractor you choose to hire should do everything they can to reclaim slates that are in good condition and only replace those that cannot be reused.

Here’s the process LGC Roofing follows (and your roofing contractor should to):

  1. carefully remove each slate in the work area,
  2. inspect it for damage,
  3. reinstall each tile that is in good condition , and
  4. replace broken or missing tiles.

When it comes to slate roofing, material & labor costs are higher than with most other roofing materials out there. Why add to the cost by replacing the roof entirely. Our restoration process will save you considerable replacement expense, and reduces material waste.

Our highly skilled and conscientious craftsmen understand that slate roofing is an art as much as it is a science, and will treat your investment with the respect it deserves. You should be also be aware that the most common reasons for slate roofing problems are poor repair jobs.

Trust your slate roof to us to prevent costly future issues.

Contact LGC Roofing (found at http://lgcroofingnj.com/about/contact-for-free-estimate.html), or call 609-712-8157 for a free slate repair estimate. We also offer coupons and specials, which can save you up to 15 percent off a repair job of $250 or more.

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LGC Roofing is a family owned and operated roofing contractor, based in Lawrenceville, NJ. Whether you need simple roof repair or complete roof replacement, we are top quality NJ roofer. We work on both residential and commercial projects, large and small