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hi, just want a bit of advice on what is better tiles or slates on roof- the roof is fairly big and if anyone knows where the best places are to get prices to buy above

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  • CL
    CL Posts: 1,537 Forumite
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    Slates are much, much more expensive than concrete roof tiles. Most have a 50 year colour guarantee though, so if you don't want to see yellow lichen growing on your roof and don't mind paying 3 or 4 times the price, get slates. If price is the deciding factor, get tiles.
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