Deciding on a Slate Roof

You’re in the market for a new roof, but you can’t decide between real slate and composite slate. We understand your dilemma.

A roof is not a product you purchase every year … or even every 10 years.  So, when it comes time to determine what to put atop your home, we can help.

Fake SlateIf you love the look of slate, but you’re worried about the cost and weight of natural slate, visit our DaVinci Slate Comparison Guide to get fast insights as to the differences between real slate roofs and synthetic slate roofing. This easy-to-view chart outlines the differences (and similarities) between the beauty, labor and performance of natural slate roof tiles versus imitation slate tiles.

And, if you’re concerned about the environment, check out our Sustainability & Environment website page before making a decision on your roofing materials. You’ll find that plastic slate roof products from DaVinci Roofscapes are 100% recyclable. We also offer DaVinci EcoBlend tiles that reflect sunlight and heat away from your home. These environmentally-friendly roof tiles reduce the energy needed to heat and cool your home.

To further help you make a slate roofing decision, we’ve broken down the features and benefits of our composite slate products on our Products website page. Click HERE and you’ll find tabs with available colors, features overview, maintenance & installation, and safety & warranty information for every slate product we produce.

Which DaVinci Slate is Right for My Home? and To Slate, or Not to Slate … That is the Question can give you even more help in making your slate roofing decision!