

The last thing you are going to want to do is to get up on a ladder and try to inspect your roof by yourself. This yearly inspection will help you catch problems early to avoid big repair bills in the future. One of the first steps in maintaining your slate roof is having it inspected every year after the winter.

Understanding the dichotomy of your slate roofs toughness and fragility is the key to knowing how to care for it. Despite having the potential to last a very long time, your slate roof is also very fragile. Slate roofs are known as “hundred year roofs” and can outlive their owners if they are appropriately installed and maintained.
