Something I've always thought that would look great on a castle or Schloss would be a real slate roof.
Obviously a real slate roof requires a master mason, or at least a highly skilled and specialized team of laborers to attach them to the roof - not cheap! Add to this the reinforced structure required to hold the weight, the cost of installation and materials, and slate becomes unaffordable to all but the wealthy. Certainly unavailable for the wishful builder like myself.
I haven't been able to find a cost PSF for this material yet, but it sure looks good! There are a few places that sell it that I could find online, but of course there's no price, you have to call to find a local installer/distributor.
Anybody besides me think construction material suppliers should get over the "fill out this form" or "call us" shortly followed by a full-press sales pitch method of business besides me? I just wanna know how much 1 unit of "x" material costs!
Anyway, here's some manufacturer's sites, and the have some pretty pics in their galleries.
DaVinci Roofscapes
EcoStar
RuBBur Concepts
Rubber roofs can be easy to self install. They come in a variety of styles of both rolls and shingles. It is an ideal material for large flat roofs that will last for years and won't split or crack.
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