Does Slate Roof Need Replacing?
Slate Is One of the Few Roofing Options That Doesn't Need to Be Replaced Within the Span of a Lifetime. in Most Environments, Slate Shingles Will Last at Least...
Slate is one of the few roofing options that doesn't need to be replaced within the span of a lifetime. In most environments, slate shingles will last at least 125 years and sometimes as long as 200 years. As such, slate will outlast multiple generations of occupants at a given address.
How much does it cost to replace a slate roof?
Average cost: $11,000 - $24,000
The average roofing installation price for a slate tile roof costs anywhere between $11,550 to $24,000 depending on the slope, pitch, and size of your home's roof. You can expect to pay $9 to $16 per sq. foot or $900 to $1,600 per square installed on a standard sized single story home.
How can you tell when a slate roof needs to be replaced?
Broken or missing slate tiles are easy to see and repair but it requires careful examination by a roofing inspector with knowledge of slate roofing to determine if the slate is at the end of its service life. One sign it may be time for replacement is when 20 to 30% of the slates on a roof need repair.
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