Slate roofing systems are made up of slate shingles or tiles, and are very popular among residential properties, commercial and industrial properties - specifically among those that use sloped roofs. It is one of the oldest and most commonly-used roofing systems in the United States and is widely-known for its one-of-a-kind appearance, high durability and aesthetic appeal. While they are popular among all types of homes, it is most often used by homes that have a historical design or upscale houses. Most slate roofs use materials sources from quarries in Pennsylvania, Vermont and New York.

Slate roofs are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and cater to almost every type of house and commercial property. The most basic of these is the standard slate roof, which uses equal-sized square-shaped tiles. Other type of slates includes random width slates (where the tiles differ in width and are used to create a deliberately asymmetric look), graduated slates (where the tiles differ in length), textured slates (which have a rougher appearance and lend an “aged” look), patterned slates (arranged in specific patterns to create a design), and diamond slates (made in geometric shapes such as hexagons, octagons or diamonds). Roofing-Directory.com is dedicated to finding the best slate roofing contractors from all over the United States.