Slate

HKC Roofing takes great pride in repairing, installing, maintaining and restoring slate roofs in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Slate has been protecting structures for thousands of years. Originally discovered and used in Wales, slate is still quarried today all around the world. It’s important to know that the United States still has several active quarries producing very high quality slate roofing material. These quarries are in Pennsylvania, Buckingham, VA, and the Vermont/New York region. When combined with the correct design, flashings, and experienced contractor, a slate roof can easily last 100+ years. These roofs not only provide unmatched beauty but are durable and one of the best fireproof roofs in the world. Slate roofing is versatile, available in a wide range of colors, thicknesses and dimensions to create the perfect roof for any building. Slate roofs can be patterned or curved, modern or traditional – there’s no limit to the design styles for which slate is the perfect material. Many of the slate roofs found in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are original to the building. With the proper care and consideration, these roofs will continue to protect their structures for many more decades.

HKC’s craftsmen adhere to the practices preached in the trade’s authoritative text, Jenkins’ Slate Roof Bible,ensuring that each completed project will last for generations. After all, a slate roof is measured not in years, but generations. Call HKC Roofing, Cincinnati’s experienced slate roofing contractor if you would like to learn more about the many advantages of slate roofing! HKC Roofing has one of Cincinnati’s largest inventory of slate and tile. We also purchase slate and tile. Please give us a call if you have slate or tile for sale. In many cases we will come remove it from your job site and pay you for the material.