12 splurge-worthy reproduction pieces for a vintage look, plus their wallet-wise counterparts. Invest in the best or get the look for less? The choice is yours
Showing off prominent rooflines to their best advantage since the mid-1800s, slate can last lifetimes and come in an array of earthy colors.
The third, fourth, and fifth generations of the family that sells this Vermont-quarried slate have personally attested to its durability, estimated at over 100 years. It's also naturally acid resistant, noncombustible, and able to withstand freeze-thaw cycles.
Natural slate in black, about about $5 per square foot uninstalled; Sheldon Slate Products
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