Not only do they emulate the luxurious sought after look of natural slate tiles they also help protect against the elements.
Asphalt shingles made to look like slate.
With some decent color variation throughout some of the granule blends from afar you may believe this to be a natural product.
For example asphalt shingles can t compete with slate or tile in looks and durability.
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These products capture the classic appeal and enduring beauty of natural cut slate roofing at a fraction of the cost.
Comparison chart reviews of all asphalt shingles with a slate look.
Certainteed manufactures high quality shingles under the names grand manor carriage house belmont and highland slate.
Asphalt shingles made to look like slate shingle roofing will usually be the least expensive and are frequently used as a price baseline.
What are the advantages of asphalt shingle roofing versus natural slate roofing.
Wind water ice snow and extreme temperatures.
Still a metal roof can last 60 years.
Likewise a metal roof cost more up front compared to asphalt.
The authentic depth and dimension of natural slate roofing can now be achieved in asphalt roofing shingles.
Gaf did pretty darn good in making an asphalt shingle look like some traditional slate roofs.
However the tabs are repetitive and you can tell it s not real.
Asphalt shingles simply laminated to look like slate will be the most affordable from the perspective of overhead cost.
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