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We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service designed to meet each client’s specific needs. Whether it’s regular maintenance or a complete slate replacement, you can be sure that our services will leave your project looking fresh and beautiful for years to come. Contact us today for more information about how MARS Restoration can help enhance the value of your property! Don’t wait any longer – call now for a free inspection!
Slate roofs, as well as asphalt shingles, cedar, and metal roofs, are among the roofing materials that MARS Restoration specializes in for residential buildings.
Types of Slate Roofs We Install
Natural
Natural slate roofs provide a beautiful and timeless aesthetic to any property, while also providing superior protection against the elements. As well as being fire resistant, these roofs are extremely long lasting, with many natural slate roofs still in existence after centuries of use. They require very little maintenance and repair work throughout their lifespan, making them an ideal choice for homeowners looking for an eco-friendly roofing material that is also durable and cost effective.
Synthetic
DaVinci synthetic slate roofs are the perfect way to get a timeless, traditional look for your home without sacrificing modern durability. The unique composite technology combines natural colored quartz and recycled plastic resins to create lightweight and long-lasting roofing materials that never require maintenance or staining. These attractive slate tiles mimic real stone while being impervious to fire, mildew, insects and other damage.
The Advantages of Slate Roofing
Natural Slate Roofs
Natural slate roofs are among the most popular roofing choices for homes and businesses. They bring a number of advantages to their owners, including:
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Durability – Natural slate can last up to 125 years with proper maintenance, making it one of the most long-lasting roofing materials available.
- Low Maintenance – Unlike other materials, natural slate requires very little care or maintenance over its lifetime.
- Versatile Applications – Slate is suitable for many different types of buildings, and can even be used in ornamental applications such as chimneys or walls.
- Fire Resistance – Slate is naturally fire resistant and acts as an excellent barrier against flames should they break out.
Synthetic Slate Roofs
Synthetic slate roofs offer a variety of advantages over traditional slate roofs and other materials:
- Extremely durable – Synthetic slates are fiberglass or polymer-based, which makes them highly resistant to warping, cracking and fading.
- Cost effective – Synthetic slates cost much less than natural slate but still provide the same look and feel you’d expect from real stone.
- Lightweight – These roofs are extremely lightweight compared to their natural counterparts, making for faster installation times.
- Low maintenance – Synthetic slates require virtually no maintenance other than regular cleaning.
Slate Roof FAQs
How much does a slate roof cost in Maryland?
The cost of a new slate roof in Maryland depends on the size and complexity of the project. Materials can range from $20 to $40 per square foot while labor can cost between $15 to $45 per square foot depending on the job.
What are the different options for slate roofs?
The two main options for slate roofs are natural and synthetic slates. Natural slates are created from mined rocks, such as quartzite, shale, or phyllite. Synthetic slates are manufactured in factories and resemble the look of real slate roofing materials at a fraction of the cost.
What is the average lifespan of a slate roof?
The lifespan of a slate roof can vary depending on the quality of materials used and the climate in which it is installed, but typically it should last 30-100 years or more.
Want to learn more? Get a free inspection scheduled with our slate roofing professionals. We’d love to show you how a new roof can transform your home.
MARS Restoration
4301-A Forbes Blvd, Lanham
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The aluminum siding on my home was very worn due to years of weather damage and exposure. When Walter Ruiz of Mars Restoration stopped by my home, he performed a thorough inspection of my siding and found hail related damage, that I could … More not see with the naked eye. He explained how my homeowners insurance policy could possibly replace the siding with new siding. While I was skeptical at first, Mr. Ruiz work with me to file a claim with my insurance company.
When the inspector came out to inspect the damage, Mr. Ruiz was there to show The damage areas in a very professional way.
His presentation and walk around with the inspector was the reason I believe my insurance company approved new Mastic ovation vinyl siding for my home. My only expense was my deductible.
Mr. Ruiz explained to me the color and style options of my siding, and even including replacing the front shutters at no additional cost. I was also able to get replacement of my gutters at a discounted price.
After the supplies were delivered, the project was completed in only two days.
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After a recent hail storm, Mars Roofing stopped by and asked if they could climb on my roof. I politely said "no". This went on for numerous days over several weeks! Very frustrating! I came home one day to them installing … More a sign in my yard! What the heck!! I immediately threw the thing away. When they made another stop by my house asking if they could get on the roof, I told them I would call the police for trespassing if they came by again. They have not shown up anymore. I'm surprised this company has so many positive reviews. After talking with my neighbors, some of them picked Mars and are not having a very good experience. I can't count the number of conversations and door hang tags they left me. At least the sign they installed in my yard was only there for a few minutes before it was destroyed - how do you install a sign in a random yard?? Find another company. This is my experience and opinion.
Update for owner - Now that I know you look at these comments, it's not that your presence was bothersome, it's that you continously came to my home bothering my wife, kids and I after I asked you not to EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.
Secondly, installing a sign in my yard was not appreciated. I have no business relationship with you and did not approve.
Third, please call some of the homeowners back if you haven't yet, they have indicated you have not returned their calls or showed up when the insurance company did for the review like you said. Another elderly neighbor indicated a deposit was taken and they couldn't reach you to move forward. I feel very sorry for them and hopefully it was only a small deposit? Please just call my neighbors back if you haven't already.
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Had a sales person come to the door on Saturday to offer a Roof Inspection due to a recent thunderstorm with hail. I usually don't follow through with door-to-door but his was a quick turn around after the Memorial Day holiday. Franklin … More showed up on time and did his inspection. He showed me all of the pictures he took and showed that there was no hail damage, that the roof was in good condition, and that he would not recommend me to do anything to the roof.
That type of honesty and not trying to find something out of nothing resulted in this rare review from me and that I will keep MARS in my list of companies to call in the future to work on my home.
MARS Restoration is the Fort Washington Roofing Company You Can Rely On
MARS Restoration is Fort Washington's premier roofing and exterior services company, offering superior craftsmanship and reliability that you can count on. With decades of experience in the industry, we provide professional and courteous service for all your needs whether it’s a simple repair or an entire new roof installation. We specialize in a variety of roof types as well as gutter and siding systems so whatever your project entails we have you covered!