Apr 27, 2015

Should Your Next Roof Be Slate?

We’ve all heard of metal, asphalt, cedar shake and clay tile roofing. However, your options don’t stop there. That’s right. Another contender in the roofing category is natural slate, and while it doesn’t get as much attention as the other roofing options we’ve mentioned, it’s still a viable contender in the residential roofing category. Here’s what you need to know before installing a natural slate roof:

What it is: Slate is a rock that is found in large quantities on the east coast and has been used on US roofs since the mid-1800’s. Because it is a natural occurring element in nature, it can be found in a variety of hues including: green, gray, black, purple and red.

Advantages of Slate

Aesthetics:

Homeowners who chose a slate roof favor it because of its timeless, regal appearance. Color options are plentiful and it’s not uncommon to see tiles embellished with multiple hues.

Longevity:

Of all of the roofing materials available in the marketplace, you’ll be hard pressed to find a longer lasting roofing material. Maintenance on this type of roof is minimal as well.

Fire Resistance:

Natural slate roofing is recognized by insurance companies as one of the most fire resistant roofing materials. This distinction can assist in lowering your home’s insurance premiums.

Resale Value Boost:

The longevity and beauty of natural slate roofing make homes on the market more attractive to potential buyers.

Find out how a slate roof could be the perfect solution for your home. Contact Lindus Construction today.

Reviews

We Strive for 100% Customer Satisfaction

Delivering exceptional service is our No. 1 priority. Read these happy reviews from homeowners who were blown away by their home improvement experience with Lindus Construction.

"We are quite pleased with the way our project went. The Lindus folks have successfully managed to instill a culture of quality and customer service in throughout the entire business, which is rare these days. Everyone we worked with carried that same attitude of wanting to do it right and make us happy. The installation went well and we are very satisfied."

Tim M.

Minneapolis, MN

June 20, 2023

"Thorough, timely, efficient, good communicators. Excellent work, cleaned up well and took care of a few extra details without any hassle."

Carla U.

May 17, 2023

"Your services and products are wonderful! (And we have used Lindus three times now). The crews were gracious and hard-working."

Alan W.

St. Paul, MN

May 11, 2023

"I would just like to compliment Randahl for excellent work and customer service skills. Every time he was at our home, he was professional, thorough, extremely pleasant, and explained things well. You are very lucky to have such an outstanding employee!"

Vicki F.

Blaine, MN

March 25, 2023

"Great job. Workers were friendly and cleaned up everything when they were done. They stopped to tell me they were ready to work and checked in when they were done."

Carolyn I.

Andover, MN

March 16, 2023

"This company has all ways been honest with us, took care of us and their workmanship is second to none."

Michael N.

Rosemount, MN

March 13, 2023

"Very professional, super quality work, everyone was very pleasant, would highly recommend, will continue to use Lindus for all future projects."

Chuck V.

Chaska, MN

February 18, 2023

"Service and work were excellent; thank you!"

Ron B.

Burnsville, MN

January 19, 2023

"The technician worked very efficiently and put in long hours to get the job done. Excellent work and we were very grateful."

Pam L.

Oakdale, MN

January 12, 2023

"I have used Lindus in the past and they once again, gave me excellent service. They stand behind their products and service. I have referred them to many friends."

Susan B.

January 6, 2023

"We have had them do work at our home before and at my parents' house. They did great work!"

Sue R.

St. Croix Falls, WI

January 3, 2023

"The two young men that did the install were great. They were personal and appeared very conscientious."

Jim H.

St. Anthony, MN

December 30, 2022

"Always polite and considerate. Last inspection was a quality control and I was impressed with him and his thorough inspection. Great job!"

Irene S.

Bloomington, MN

December 20, 2022

"We had a great experience with Lindus. The communication has been great. When I had a question I received a return email or phone call quickly. When Lindus employees were at our home, they explained what they were doing in great detail, my questions were always satisfactory answered. I will gladly continue to refer Lindus to friends and neighbors."

Roger D.

Shoreview, MN

November 29, 2022

"I highly recommend Lindus Construction. I have used them for three projects over the last few years and they are easy to contact, the people are friendly and they do very high quality work. Don’t hesitate to use Lindus for your next project."

Darrell M.

Lino Lakes, MN

June 9, 2022