As a rule, the word "slate" we represent inconspicuous gray panel. However, the idea of promoting the engineering construction market forward. And today you can find in specialty stores transparent roofing. In appearance it resembles a regular slate - wavy panels, manufactured in rolls or sheets. However, it is not created from cementAnd from different raw materials.
Allocate 4 types of slate: plastic, PVC, polycarbonate acrylic and Plexiglas. Often such material is used for construction of greenhouses, or roof coating dachas. According to experts, transparent material so strong, that can easily cope with any weather conditions. Slate is not terrible hail, heat, cold and gusty wind. Also among the advantages - flexibility, light weight and corrosion resistance. Almost all kinds of roof not flammable. Some may melt, but do not emit harmful substances. However, there are drawbacks. Chief among them - the sliding surface. So, moving on the roof during the repair will not be possible.