Natural Vermont slate has a long and storied history in the roofing industry. The longevity, durability and ease of repair of slate roofs is well known and evidenced by the number of homes still sporting 100+ year old stone. While more expensive initially, slate roofing more than pays for itself in the long run (life expectancy of 100 years vs. 25 years for asphalt, resale value of home) – so what else can you use slate for? Exterior Cladding Popular for centuries in Europe,