slate roofing

Slate roofing is a natural sedimentary rock, which is obtained almost by hand and has different uses, including serving as a covering for roofs. This article given more information about roofing.

Slate has been used for roof construction for hundreds of years, as this material has been shown to have very low water absorption and is ideal for protecting any roof.

It is a material that was widely used in Spain and France, but is currently not so widespread or is not in fashion.

Currently, there are artificial slates; but these are discarded as an eco option since their production demands a large amount of energy. On the other hand, natural slate is still obtained in an almost artisanal way due to the ease with which the material can be worked with manual tools, little water and energy is required in its extraction and its long duration; makes slate in countries like Spain, where the material is available locally, a very sustainable material with low emissions in its production.

When comparing the slate roof with fiber cement or ceramic tiles, it is seen that a fiber cement roof emits 4.5 times more CO2 during its production than the same roof made of natural slate; As for ceramic tile, it has a value almost 1.5 times more polluting than slate.

Regarding water slate roofing consumption, the manufacture of ceramic tiles consumes slightly more than three times as much water as natural slate, and in the case of fiber cement it is 12 times more.

When comparing slate with other solutions such as zinc sheet roofing with polyurethane, for example, the energy and water consumption is always higher.

It also offers good thermal aspects thanks to its low thermal conductivity, added to the long life of the cover and the beauty of the material, make slate an excellent sustainable option for the roof of a house.

There are slate roofing that are hundreds of years old and are still preserved in optimal conditions, in addition the slate roof supports all types of climates, in short, a slate roof may seem expensive but it is certainly something for a lifetime.