Construction
Construction
Independent 3rd party roof inspection and consultation company.
"No one called"
Mike S on April 2020
Independent 3rd party roof inspection and consultation company.
"No one called"
Mike S on April 2020
Home repair services
Home repair services
Roofing and gutter specialist.
Roofing and gutter specialist.
Complete restoration and remodeling and new construction
Complete restoration and remodeling and new construction
Residential Contractor. 12 years in business. Specializing in ICF Construction and Roofing/Siding/Decks/Concrete. Design services are available, full service Contractor.
Residential Contractor. 12 years in business. Specializing in ICF Construction and Roofing/Siding/Decks/Concrete. Design services are available, full service Contractor.
1-888-JBC-ON-TIME (888-522-6684). 26 employees in Portland area. No subs used. Payment may be made via PayPal.
1-888-JBC-ON-TIME (888-522-6684). 26 employees in Portland area. No subs used. Payment may be made via PayPal.
Green Rising is a meticulous, full service general contractor with the knowledge and experience to handle all of your remodeling and building needs. We pride ourselves with instilling trust in our clients and developing extraordinary client/contractor/subcontractor relationships. We specialize in providing high quality sustainable solutions for all of your projects, including renovations and remodels of any size, small "to do" lists, custom homes, and making your older homes energy performance meet tomorrows demanding energy requirements. Whatever your building or remodeling needs, we can help get it done, and get it done right.
Green Rising is a meticulous, full service general contractor with the knowledge and experience to handle all of your remodeling and building needs. We pride ourselves with instilling trust in our clients and developing extraordinary client/contractor/subcontractor relationships. We specialize in providing high quality sustainable solutions for all of your projects, including renovations and remodels of any size, small "to do" lists, custom homes, and making your older homes energy performance meet tomorrows demanding energy requirements. Whatever your building or remodeling needs, we can help get it done, and get it done right.
This business provides quality services to its customers. Licensed and Bonded General Contractor Company
This business provides quality services to its customers. Licensed and Bonded General Contractor Company
Serving the La Grande, OR area for over a decade, Steve LaPrelle's Construction Inc offers a wide array of construction services. Our highly skilled contractors will beautify your northeast Oregon home or business while making it more energy efficient at the same time to save you money.
Serving the La Grande, OR area for over a decade, Steve LaPrelle's Construction Inc offers a wide array of construction services. Our highly skilled contractors will beautify your northeast Oregon home or business while making it more energy efficient at the same time to save you money.
A slate roof is made of thin, even slices of natural slate stone laid over the roof frame and base layer. Slate is a hard, durable rock formed over millions of years from clay and volcanic ash under extreme pressure deep within the earth. Slate roofs are extremely heavy, even when the shingles are thin, so your roof will likely need reinforcement before your contractor can install the slate. These roofs offer a luxurious, high-end look and can last for decades, but they're costly to install and require regular maintenance.
Slate roofs offer several advantages over other roofing materials. Slate is easy to maintain, reliably lasts for decades, and is extremely durable. It offers a high-end natural look that's energy-efficient and provides a good return on investment. However, a slate roof is considerably more expensive than many other options. It's extremely heavy, may require structural reinforcement, and is complicated to install. Although it is strong, the tiles can crack with impact damage.
Real slate comes from natural stone. Synthetic slate comes from various sources made to look like slate. For either hard or soft natural stone, expect to pay $10 to $30 per square foot, each of which will last 50 to 200 years. If you choose synthetic slate, budget $10 to $15 per square foot. These options will last 20 to 50 years.
Slate roofs last for decades when properly maintained, with natural slate enduring from 50 to 200 years. Hard slate lasts 100 to 200 years, soft slate lasts 50 to 125 years, and synthetic slate lasts 50 to 100 years. The support structure and fixings often require replacement before the slate tiles themselves. Extreme weather, such as tornadoes and hail, reduces the overall lifespan of the roof.
Slate roofs are a valuable investment that boost property appeal and resale value. You receive an ROI of 60% to 70% when installing a slate roof. This roofing material is environmentally responsible because it is natural and lasts up to 200 years, keeping replacement waste to a minimum. In contrast, asphalt roofs expire after 20 to 30 years, which leads to increased waste in landfills.
Walking on your slate roof is not safe and you should avoid it. Don't tread on a slate roof because doing so risks damaging the tiles and risking your safety. Slate roofs are delicate despite their durability, and the weight of a person can crack the slate or cause unexpected slips due to a slick surface when wet. Professional roofing crews utilize specialized equipment to access and work on the roof without putting pressure on individual tiles.