

Durability:
Camara roofing slate has withstood the test of time. This 500 million year old stone is impervious to severe climatic conditions. Slate is a hard, dense stone whose structural integrity has withstood the rigors of ASTM testing and is fast becoming a popular choice in the architectural world. The intrinsic value of slate as a supreme roofing material can be attributed to the following qualities: • Last a lifetime • Noncombustible • Resistance to acid • Environmentally friendly • Low maintenance • Fire proof • Non staining • Impermeable to moisture The durability and minimal maintenance will appeal to any homeowner, contractor or architect.Design Considerations:
Whether you choose the diminishing course of traditional random slating, or the more regular appearance of sized or patterned slates, Camara slate will enhance any roof with character and visual appeal of a high-quality natural material.Textures
Standard Texture Standard texture roofs are composed of slate 3/16″ to 1/4″ thick and are either uniform standard length and width, or one length and random widths laid to line. The texture of the slate is moderately smooth. Rough Texture A rough texture roof utilizes slates which have a varying thickness and whose external surface is rugged in appearance. Graduated Texture The graduated roof has the irregular features of the rough texture roof but has even greater variations in thickness and size. The slates are installed so that the thickest and longest are placed at the eaves and then the pieces gradually and proportionately diminish in size until the ridges are reached. Slate from this type can be obtained in any combination of thickness from 1/4″ to 1″.







