Slate Roofing is a natural stone that has a unique ability and feature. It can be split into its own perfectly flat and thin layer of tile. It’s made and manufactured by hand and can be produced. Using a traditional method there is five steps to processing it and making it. First step to this process is cutting, sculpting, splitting, trimming, and hole punching. The last part of the production is taking the large and irregular blocks from where it was dug up. Then they are cut and shaped with a saw across the grain in sections. It can be a very tedious and long process to make slate tile. Slate roofing is becoming a lost art. Finding roofing companies in Orange County who are experienced can be difficult. Atkins roofing has been around for 39 years and has over 40 years of experience in slate roofing.
Natural slate roofing is the main selection of architects and homeowners. It has been protecting and covering buildings for over thousand years. These high quality slate materials are naturally slip-resistant, non-absorbent and stain-resistant in as well. Natural slate has proven for a long time as a good waterproof roofing material. Which can save you money by having less leaks. What makes natural slate so popular is its unique look, durability and style. The beautiful and sleek appearance works well and also accompanies other building materials nicely. Like plaster, wood, wallboard, granite, marble and slate. With slate roofing and its uniqueness being a successful product and materials. The producers and manufacturers have created other products that are not used for roofing. Like Veneer Wall Panels, Flag Mats, Cobble Mats, Mystic Circle Mats and other stone products.
Certain slate changes color in the sun so make sure to look at before/after photos of the slate you want. Slate tiles are used on older homes, but it is possible to have them installed on new houses. The only down fall to slate roofing is that it can be a costly material but it is long lasting. We serve cities like; Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, Bluebird Canyon, Brea, Capistrano Beach, Costa Mesa, Coto de Caza, Cypress, Corona Del Mar, Dana point, Dove Canyon, Foothill Ranch, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Placentia, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Rancho Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Silverado Canyon, Yorba Linda and MORE!. Call at 949-249-9259 for a quote today!