Category Archives: Slate Roofing

Slate Roofing Maintenance, Repair and Restoration Tips

Homeowners across the state are realizing the indisputable value of slate when selecting their home’s new roof. Slate is a beautiful, natural and eco-friendly way to cover any structure—lasting between 50 and 125 years or more. Because of slate’s unique color blends and timeless style, the roofing material is seen not only on New Jersey’s [...]

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All About Slate Roofing in NJ – Introducing a New Website

We really love Slate and decided to create a website dedicated specifically to slate roofing named, simply, Slate Roofing NJ. We have been approached by customers who want choices beyond shingle, the most common roofing material used in the US. Slate Roofing NJ covers the benefits of natural and composite slate roofing, basic maintenance and [...]

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Slate Roofing – Frequently Asked Questions

Available in hundreds of sizes, textures and colors, slate roofing is a beautiful & durable shield for your home or business. Additionally, slate roofing is quarried from the earth, making it a natural, recyclable way to protect any structure. Like other roofing materials, however, slate has advantages and disadvantages. Frequently Asked Questions about Slate Roofing [...]

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DaVinci Slate Terracotta Blend Roof Installation

We’ve been very busy in the last couple of months with a variety of roofing projects. Few stood out as much as the DaVinci synthetic slate terracotta blend standing seam copper roof installation we’ve done just a couple of weeks ago. We’ve decided to share with you some of the photos we took as the [...]

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Repair and Maintenance of Slate Roofing

Slate roofing is an upscale, artistic choice for homes and businesses, due to its natural beauty, durability and sleek architectural look. And while slate roofs typically require minimal maintenance, your slate tiles may need occasional repairs. Frequency of repairs depends upon the mineral properties, fabrication method, installation techniques and inspection schedule of your New Jersey [...]

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Benefits of Composite Slate Roofing

Slate roofing is one of the most beautiful, enduring roofing options on the market, but it may be out of your budget. With composite slate roofing (also called synthetic slate, you can enjoy the performance, aesthetic value and durability of slate—without the price tag. Consider the four major benefits of a composite slate roof Money [...]

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5 Tips on How to Choose Slate Tile Roofing

If you caught our last blog about the ins-and-outs of slate roofing, you probably know that slate is a high-end material option that enhances a variety of architectural styles. And while all slate options are fireproof, water repellent and especially durable, there are several other things to consider before settling on a specific tile type. [...]

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Premium Roofing Options: Benefits of Slate

Are you looking for a roofing material that offers an upscale look for your home or business? Consider the many advantages of natural slate. Used by roofers for generations, slate tile is made of stone and formed into uniform pieces—making it not only sturdy, but naturally beautiful, as well. While slate roofing tends to be [...]

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Slate Roof Repair – What You Should Know

Slate roof offers great beauty but it requires good care. With a slate roof it is very important to keep it in good shape by checking for possible missing or broken slates at least once a year. You should call professional slate roofer to inspect your slate roof and replace any damaged or missing slates. [...]

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Composite Slate An Alternative To Natural Slate Roof

Many of our customers are telling us that they love slate roof look but can’t afford one. Now there is a solution to that problem. LGC Roofing offers DaVinci composite slate roof system which is cheaper, easier to install and will last just as long as natural slate. This product will change people perspective on [...]

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