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Synthetic slate
Composite recycled-rubber-and-polymer tiles molded to look like natural slate. Lightweight, long-lasting, far less expensive than quarried slate.
Cost tier
PREMIUM
Cost / sqft
$9–$14
Install
trade
Durability
high
Maintenance
low
Moisture
excellent
Cost notes
50+ year warranty common. Standard framing fine vs. real slate.
Aesthetic
- Finish: matte
- Color range: gray, black, purple, blended
- Pattern: slate-look
- Visual weight: medium
Climate suitability
✓ Hot-humid
✓ Hot-dry
✓ Mixed-humid
✓ Mixed-dry
✓ Cold
✓ Arctic
Source
Architectural Graphic Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: synthetic-slate, recycled, lightweight, slate-look