Why a Specialty Roof Needs a Specialty Crew

A slate, tile, or copper roof is a big investment, and it pays you back over decades. Those long lifespans only happen with regular care from a roofer who knows these materials inside and out. A specialty roof needs a specialty crew, and that’s exactly what Van De Hey Refined Roofing brings to every job. Before you hand your roof over to anyone, here’s what these roofs can do and what it takes to keep them going.

Built to Last

Slate leads the pack on lifespan. It outlasts every other roofing material, and a properly installed slate roof can hold up for a century or more. It won’t burn, and it resists weathering no matter what the climate throws at it.

Tile isn’t far behind. The National Association of Home Builders ranks concrete and clay tile among the three longest-lasting roof types, with clay tile running 50 to 70 years or more. With proper installation and modest upkeep, a tile roof can push past 100 years.

Copper belongs in the same conversation. It’s permanent, versatile, and beautiful, and over time it develops a patina that protects against corrosion and gives the roof its signature green hue. Prefer the bright, new-penny shine? There are treatments to keep it, so the look is always your call.

These roofs also bring serious curb appeal. Slate comes in a wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes, and tile runs from terracotta to ocean blue to earthy green. A roof like that shows off your home, which makes it all the more worth protecting.

Every one of those impressive numbers comes with one condition: maintenance. A slate roof installed and kept up by professionals can last indefinitely. Skip the upkeep, and you give up the years you paid for.

Built for Wisconsin Extremes

Is your home or business ready for Wisconsin weather? Roofs here take a beating all year long, from heavy snow to summer hail. Specialty materials are made for exactly this kind of punishment. Tile won’t fade, curl, or rot. Concrete tile handles heavy snow loads, holds up in high winds, and stands up to hail. Tile even helps insulate your home, keeping it cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Slate is dense and tough enough to shrug off the same extremes.

Toughness only goes so far without someone checking on the roof each season. A cracked tile or clogged gutter is easy to miss from the ground, and Wisconsin winters can turn small problems into big ones fast.

Why the Crew Matters

Catching those problems early takes a crew that knows these systems. Plenty of roofers have never worked on a slate or tile roof, and it shows. Poor installation is the number one problem with slate roofs, and a bad install can undo everything that makes slate worth the investment. Repairs and cleanings carry the same risk in the wrong hands.

Our crew is different. When it comes to slate, our guys are masters at both installation and maintenance. We also run a fully equipped sheet metal shop, so when your roof needs a custom copper piece like flashing, a finial, a chimney cap, or a turret, we build it in-house. Even a single cracked tile gets the same attention. We’ll track down a match for what you already have, so the repair blends right into the roof instead of standing out.

Give Your Roof the Right Crew

Every job we take on is tailored to what your roof actually needs. We’re fully insured and bonded, asbestos-certified, and licensed in both Wisconsin and Illinois. We run on customer service, efficiency, quality work, and honest pricing.

Your specialty roof deserves a crew that treats it like one. Call us today at 920-532-4631 to keep yours protected for the long haul!