Using Synthetic Slate Shingles are much cheaper and therefore often used as an alternative for slate shingle roofs which can be difficult install making it an expensive project.
Slate Shingles Installation Materials
Materials required are:

synthetic slate shingles
utility knife
shingle shark
ladder
roof brackets and boards
flashing material
hammer
nails
work gloves
a sheet of underlayment
heat gun
chalk line and membrane or roll roofing material

Step by Step Installation of Slate Shingles
The roof structure needs to be inspected and areas replaced which will not be able to handle the weight of the slate shingles.  Starter shingles need to be applied first.  To do …

To reduce amount of spring cleaning and repairs that need to be done to the outside of your home, consider tackling some of these often neglected outdoor spring cleaning projects.
Exterior Spring Cleaning
Using a pressure washer on the exterior of your home can be a great way to make quick work of  spring cleaning.  It is recommended to take caution because the extremely high pressure can damage wood and other soft materials.
Scrubbing is not necessary to do when using a pressure washer, however, adding detergent to the tank on the machine …

Asphalt roofs are one of the most common roofs and are a fairly easy job for a home owner to repair.  It is best to repair asphalt roofs when the weather outside is warm and sunny because it is prone to crack if the weather is too cold and more pliable and easier to work with, hence a faster repair job.
Basic Steps for Repairing Asphalt Roofs
Key tools required for repairing asphalt roofs include nails, roofing cement, hammers, putty knives, a flat shovel and a pry bar.  As a safety precaution, …

When its time for a homeowner to have a new roof installed on their property the majority of the time asphalt shingles are the chosen product. Asphalt shingles are often perceived are the most cost effective roofing solution available to homeowners, but in reality asphalt shingles are the most expensive roofing solution. This isn’t a joke asphalt shingles over the long term are going to be the most expensive choice.
Even with all the advancements in asphalt shingles technology and the increased shingle warranties asphalt shingles dont always provide the protection …