Slate Roofing
Slate roof repair, replacement & copper work
Careful slate repairs and full slate roof replacements, with copper flashing, gutters and downspouts to match.
Slate roof replacement & repair
Natural slate can protect a home for generations, but only when the slate, fasteners and flashing are installed correctly. Many older homes in the Philadelphia suburbs still have their original slate, and a lot of what looks like a failing slate roof is really failing flashing or broken individual pieces.
We inspect slate roofs carefully, repair what can be repaired and replace the full roof when that is the right call. On our Jenkintown project we replaced the full slate roof together with the copper gutters and downspouts.
Repair or replace?
Slate repair
Right when the slate itself is sound.
- Replacing cracked, slipped or missing slates
- Re-flashing chimneys, valleys and walls
- Copper or stainless fasteners and hooks
Full slate replacement
Right when slates are delaminating across the roof or fasteners have failed.
- New slate, underlayment and flashing
- Copper gutters and downspouts to match
- Detailing for dormers, valleys and ridges
Slate with copper standing seam, Jenkintown, PA.
Copper flashing & gutters
Copper is the traditional partner for slate. It lasts as long as the roof and weathers to a natural patina. We install copper flashing, standing seam accents, gutters and downspouts alongside slate work.
Jenkintown, PA slate roof
Full slate roof replacement and full copper gutter and downspout replacement.
Frequently asked questions
Can a slate roof be repaired instead of replaced?
Often, yes. If the slate is still sound, replacing broken pieces and failing flashing can add many years. We will tell you honestly which option fits your roof.
Do you install copper gutters with slate roofs?
Yes. Our Jenkintown project included a full copper gutter and downspout replacement with the new slate roof.