Is your slate or tile roof showing signs of wear? Don’t be sold on synthetic plastic alternatives marketed under names like “virgin resin,” “engineered polymer,” or “UV-stabilized composite.” These are just fancy terms for plastic—and plastic roofing doesn’t have the track record your current roof does.
The oldest manufacturer of composite slate or tile roofing is less than 30 years old, and many of these products come with “lifetime warranties” that start losing value after just 10 years. Ask yourself: What will happen to plastic roofing after a decade or more of exposure to Michigan’s extreme temperature shifts?
Now, compare that to what you already have—natural slate or clay tile. These materials have stood the test of time for centuries. Did you know the Romans introduced slate roofing to England as early as 43 AD? There are slate roofs from the 1300s still in place today thanks to proper maintenance and skilled restoration.
Natural slate and tile roofs typically last 70 to 100 years or more, and when it’s time for repair, it’s often the underlayment—not the tiles—that needs attention.
This Is Where We Come In.
At Blake Building and Home Improvement, we specialize in authentic slate and tile roof restoration. Many of the slate roofs throughout Ann Arbor were sourced from quarries still active on the East Coast. We can match original thickness, size, and color blends to seamlessly restore your roof using both your existing slate and new stone.
Why send high-quality slate to the landfill when it can be repaired, reset, and restored?
Plastic slate isn't your only option. You can preserve the beauty, durability, and value of your existing roof—and we’re likely the only local company with the in-house craftsmanship and experience to do it right.
Save the Stone. Restore with Blake.
Know someone with an aging slate or tile roof? Tell your neighbors, colleagues, friends, and family that they don’t have to replace it with plastic. Let them know a local, experienced restoration team is just a call away.
Contact Blake Building and Home Improvement—Ann Arbor’s trusted slate and tile roof restoration specialists.