Environmentally Speaking, All Slate is Green!
Slate is 100% natural. It has many characteristics that make its use a positive from an overall environmental standpoint.
- A slate roof’s longevity alone makes it an environmental plus
- Slate contributes no detrimental substances to the environment
- Slate helps keep other roofing materials out of landfills
- When slate outlasts the building itself, it can be recycled.
- Slate’s density adds to temperature stability of a structure
- Slate is completely fireproof.
- Can help lower net energy costs.
- Slate is resistant to degradation regardless of climatic conditions.
