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We have a house with a traditional slate roof and even though its in a pretty exposed position as long as it is maintained (we have the roofer out at least once
by arethuza 6y ago
We have a house with a traditional slate roof and even though its in a pretty exposed position as long as it is maintained (we have the roofer out at least once a year) I can't see why it wouldn't last pretty much indefinitely (i.e. at least 150 years or more).
- bradstewart 6y agoWhat does the yearly maintenance involve? I've only ever had asphalt shingle roofs, which require basically no maintenance (unless hail or a tree branch or something damages it).
- arethuza 6y agoA slate or two might fall off in a storm - that's pretty much it apart from clearing out gutters which I can do. We are in a fairly exposed position overlooking the sea with no shelter from the south east where storm winds are likely to come from - but that's the price for great views! I think as long as you don't let multiple slates come off in the same area (and therefore run the risk of water getting in) slate roofs pretty much last forever - they are stone after all!