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Roofing materials
Posted on 12/11/10 at 12:01 pm
Posted on 12/11/10 at 12:01 pm
Any roofers out there who can give me some info on slate look roofing materials (cost, energy efficiency, life, etc.)? I can't afford real slate, but I want to upgrade from architectural shingles since I have to replace the roof. I found Monierlifetile and Ludoslate on-line, but I can't get details such as cost.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Posted on 12/11/10 at 3:11 pm to GAB
It depends on what it is and who installa it but if i had to guess, American labor and materials could run anywhere from $600 to $800 per square. A knock on fake slate is fading so do your homework.
Posted on 12/12/10 at 5:41 pm to GAB
State Roofing in BTR..
Posted on 12/12/10 at 8:03 pm to GAB
I used to sell wholesale roofing materials back in the '90's. My advise is if you are going with a slate or tile roof, make sure that you get someone that is experienced in installing them. This is not an install for a jackleg thats used to installing asphalt shingles. Proper flashing and metal work is very important.
Another option is a concrete tile, like Monier/ Lifetile. Something to consider also is to make sure that your roof structure can handle the additional weight of a hard surface roof, ecspecially concrete tile. I've seen a tract home that had a concrete tile roof installed on it and the roof defelected in some spots because of the additional weight.
Back when I was in the industry, we did some business with Cribbs in B.R. Back then they used to do a lot of the clay tile roofs on the LSU buildings, no sure if they still do them or not.
Expect to pay $$$$ for real slate or real clay. Concrete tile is a more economical option. But, a properly done job can last 3 or 4 times longer than an asphalt roof.
Another option is a concrete tile, like Monier/ Lifetile. Something to consider also is to make sure that your roof structure can handle the additional weight of a hard surface roof, ecspecially concrete tile. I've seen a tract home that had a concrete tile roof installed on it and the roof defelected in some spots because of the additional weight.
Back when I was in the industry, we did some business with Cribbs in B.R. Back then they used to do a lot of the clay tile roofs on the LSU buildings, no sure if they still do them or not.
Expect to pay $$$$ for real slate or real clay. Concrete tile is a more economical option. But, a properly done job can last 3 or 4 times longer than an asphalt roof.
This post was edited on 12/12/10 at 8:10 pm
Posted on 12/13/10 at 9:45 pm to doublecutter
Most newer homes roofs are only decked with 7/16 osb, from what I've seen I think you need at least 3/4 plywood for tile.
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