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Slate Roof Flashing
High-quality slate typically outlasts its flashing. Flashing is almost always the first component to fail on a slate roof in Massachusetts. The maximum lifespan for flashing in Massachusetts is about 70 years. So, when you inspect homes approaching this age or older, look at the general condition of the flashing, especially if you see temporary repairs, such as mastic or caulk. If 25% or more of the slate would be disturbed by replacing the flashing, it may be more cost-effective to remove and replace the entire roof.
In addition to the hips and valleys, slate roofs need flashing at the usual places, such as penetrations, sidewalls, headwalls, at changes in pitch, and at roof edges.
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There are many great reasons to choose slate roofing in Massachusetts. Slate is very a energy-efficient material. Because it is very dense, it can help keep your home cooler in the summer and in the winter, the heavy, dense slate material helps prevent warm air from escaping. In both cases, slate helps you save on your heating and cooling bills.
As a natural stone product, slate is completely fire resistant, unlike asphalt shingles and other such products. A slate roof will resist high heat and fire. Slate is a naturally-occurring material and requires very little processing, unlike other products like asphalt shingle roofing and metal roofing. This makes it more environmentally-friendly.