Getting It Right
Creating alternatives to traditional roofing materials has proved a steep and slippery slope for a surprising number of manufacturers, but in recent years, several companies have developed composite shingles that successfully mimic the look of real slate and wood shake roofing.
Fancy Shakes
DaVinci Roofscapes, LLC, offers a comprehensive line of composite shake- and slate-type products. It is a polymer-based product with top impact and fire ratings, plus a strong warranty. Shown here: DaVinci's Multi-Width Slate in Castle Gray.
DaVinci Roofscapes
Cedar Copcycat
Sleek Slate
CertainTeed’s line of slate-like shingles is a dead ringer for the real thing, from its surface texture to its rough-chiseled edges. Shown here: CertainTeed's Matterhorn Slate in Storm Slate.
CertainTeed
Cool Colors
CertainTeed's lightweight Matternhorn shingles arguably improve upon the genuine article. You can select from shake, slate and barrel tile available in a range of colors, including energy efficient "cool roof" shades that are capable of lowering rooftop temperatures. Shown: Certainteed's Matterhorn Tile in Tuscan Stone.
CertainTeed
Sustainable Slate
Seneca Shake
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