Genuine Roof Systems

Slate Tec.   The Original Lightweight Slate Roof System: by Genuine Roof Systems Natural slate is one of the oldest forms of roofing materials in existence, dating back centuries. Slate is well known to be a durable construction material that will withstand anything mother nature has to throw at it.   With all the benefits of natural slate roofing, there comes a heavy price, literally. The added weight of putting the actual stone on a roof structure is quite high compared to materials like wood or asphalt shingles. This added weight is the very problem that has, in the last few decades, created a new industry within the high-end roofing market. The Lightweight Slate Roofing industry is now well developed, with many companies offering a multitude of products, all claiming to be the “best alternative to traditional slate roofing”. There are two main categories within this growing industry, on one side you have synthetic slate manufacturers (plastic look-a-likes), and o