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Article: A new take on genuine slate: TruSlate[TM] goes where no slate has gone before.
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- Roofing Contractor
- Article date:
- March 1, 2009
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Slate is one of the oldest and most durable roofing materials. It's also one of the most beautiful. Slate roofs have crowned landmark buildings for centuries, and some of these roofs have lasted hundreds of years.
But there are disadvantages to slate roofs. They are expensive and difficult to install. They are also heavy, and the building must be designed to support the extra weight. This involves higher costs in new construction projects and rules out slate as an option in most re-roofing situations.
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However, GAF Materials Corporation provides contractors and homeowners with an option to ...