There are three types of slate roof tiles:
- Standard
- Textural and
- Graduated
Standard grade is the most common with smooth surfaces and square corners although these tiles can range in size and color depending on the homeowner’s tastes. They are kept to a uniform width and length within the roof’s particular construction. Textural slate tiles have uneven surfaces, vary in thickness and have uneven edges. They are primarily associated with Tudor style roofs.
Large ecclesiastical and institutional buildings are usually covered in graduated slate tiles with the thickest and largest tiles towards the eaves and the thinnest and smallest tiles at the roof ridge. When doing a roof repair remember that the smaller tiles give the best watertight fit and the larger, heavier tiles on a slate roof withstand the weight of ice and snow during the winter.
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Hodges Roofing & Construction, Winston Salem, NC
