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   Guest_ | Aug 14, 1999 06:58pm | #1

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   FHB # 92 Jan '95 "Choosing Roofing" mentions Celadon 800-235-7528 a molded clay look a like; Cembrit 905-564-3110 a fiber cement look a like.

   I think I saw a fibreglass slate look a like years ago but don't recall manufacturer. Try a web search on roofing.

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   Guest_ | Aug 17, 1999 07:49am | #2

   *Lee, there's also a "rubber" molded slate look-alike. Can't find the manufacturer right now, but e-mail me if you're interested, and I'll locate the source.Steve

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   Guest_ | Aug 18, 1999 05:51pm | #3

   *I was looking for a cedar shake substitute which I found but couldn't get. If you're out west, Owens Corning is selling a fiberglass/clay/mineral composit slate look-alike called MiraVista. Call them at 800-GET-PINK for info. The stuff sounds and looks great but I think it's in the test market phase and they wouldn't even send me literature because I'm not in the test area. Good luck.Jim F

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   Craig_Turner | Aug 18, 1999 07:30pm | #4

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   Leejjj,

   I am looking for the same thing. I obtained a sample of the Celadon tiles DScott mentions, but they are large (10 7/8" x 16") and thick (approx 3/4")
   they would probably look ok from a distance but up close seem too "chunky" for my application on a cape cod style addition. I'm still looking for alternatives, and I'll let you know if I find anythig suitable.

   Craig

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   Guest_ | Aug 19, 1999 05:58am | #5

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   Try Certainteed's Carriage House and Grand Manor series-they are very good imitations, and recheap compared to slate, expensive compared to standard shingles.($110-135 per square if I remember correctly)

   John

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   Jay_R | Aug 22, 1999 01:37am | #6

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   check out authentic-roof.com

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   esfisher | Sep 03, 1999 12:53am | #7

   *I found a product called Authentic Roof, made by Crowe Building Products Ltd., online. Their website is http://www.authentic-roof.com. The material is supposed to look like slate, be lightweight with a 50 year warranty. The roofing tiles are made from recycled materials. I hope this helps. ES Fisher

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   Bones_ | Oct 01, 1999 07:39am | #8

   *leejjj,Just had some guys in town do one of the local church steeples in a slate look-a-like. Stuffs made outrecycled tires and plastic. Comes in a bunch of colors and the crew said it was easy to work with. Sorry I only havea phone # MAJESTIC SKYLINES at 800-572-7672.Good luckBones

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   Guest_ | Oct 04, 1999 08:03am | #9

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   try this website
   http://www.eterniteverest.com/
   its a cement slate that is real easy to work with a lot cheaper than the real stuff done a few projects with it seems to weather really well and you can even replace real slate with these and its hard to tell
   good luck

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   Guest_ | Oct 24, 1999 06:39am | #10

   *Article on "Authentic Roof" in This AOld House Journal : seems Tom Sylva (sic) is roofing his house that burned down using the rubber slates. I talked to their rep and he says a big chain in Mass. is carrying them and they're looking for distributers in other states. I really like the new Certainteed "Hatteras" 18" x 36" with (4) 9 " tabs and 8" exposure , really looks great and closest I've seen to the genuine article. Rated for 110 mph, 10 year Algae resistance, 40 year warranty. Duh , is this roof hard to sell ?

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   Michael_Dugan | Nov 11, 1999 09:08am | #11

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   Try Hardie Slate (Jim Hardie Co.) Looks good, not great. Has a nice color blend for a "stand alone" roof. Do not butt to the real thing, you'll see the difference.

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   Guest_ | Nov 19, 1999 06:37pm | #12

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   Van de Hey

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   Leejjj | Jan 04, 2000 11:36pm | #13

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   I'm looking for information on imitation slate roofs. Any information as to manufacturers and installation would be appreciated.

   Thanks

   Lee