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Return To Roofing FAQ Archive   What are the pros and cons of slate roofing? Answered By Rae Fakner, Editor Made from shingle like thin slices of rocks, the slate roofing is a beautiful roofing material found in glamorous homes. They offer great benefits as well as some setbacks. Here are their pros and cons. Pros: Long lifetime Fire retardant Not much maintenance needed Doesn't rot Wide variety of selections in terms of size and colors Very natural looking Can be laid out in a variety of patterns Cons: Costly compared with other roofing materials Heavy Complicated roofing maintenance Needs extra support resulting to more costs --- permission must be obtained from editor Rae Fakner to re-publish --- Asphalt Roofing Shingles Barn Roof

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