Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Pittsburgh by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It’s time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"The professionals in this company want your work to be done right. The crew is knowledgeable and actually care. Would hire again for any service they provide. Thanks guys!"
Timothy E on April 2025
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Pittsburgh by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It’s time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"The professionals in this company want your work to be done right. The crew is knowledgeable and actually care. Would hire again for any service they provide. Thanks guys!"
Timothy E on April 2025
Kris Oaks founded Oaks Roofing and Siding in 2003 with the goal of providing superior construction services to homeowners. For 20 years, our family-owned and operated construction company has helped hundreds of customers achieve the home improvements of their dreams.
Kris Oaks founded Oaks Roofing and Siding in 2003 with the goal of providing superior construction services to homeowners. For 20 years, our family-owned and operated construction company has helped hundreds of customers achieve the home improvements of their dreams.
Bauer Specialty provides insulation, roofing, and lifetime no-clog covered gutter systems. We specialize in open-cell, closed-cell, and cellulose insulations. Our philosophy about building insulation is different from many other companies. Since your home has its own unique set of circumstances, we don’t approach it with a “one-product-fits-all” attitude. We use quality insulation materials because their proven performance and air sealing quality lasts longer and saves you money year after year. We offer full-service roofing installations for asphalt, rubber, metal, and roof coatings for both residential and commercial properties. Our gutter division specializes in standard gutters (5" or 6"), half-round, copper, heated gutters, lifetime no-clog gutter covers, soffit, and fascia.
"great work"
joe H on February 2025
Bauer Specialty provides insulation, roofing, and lifetime no-clog covered gutter systems. We specialize in open-cell, closed-cell, and cellulose insulations. Our philosophy about building insulation is different from many other companies. Since your home has its own unique set of circumstances, we don’t approach it with a “one-product-fits-all” attitude. We use quality insulation materials because their proven performance and air sealing quality lasts longer and saves you money year after year. We offer full-service roofing installations for asphalt, rubber, metal, and roof coatings for both residential and commercial properties. Our gutter division specializes in standard gutters (5" or 6"), half-round, copper, heated gutters, lifetime no-clog gutter covers, soffit, and fascia.
"great work"
joe H on February 2025
Looking for top-notch roofing and remodeling services in Erie? Look no further than Tops Roofing & Remodeling Co. Our team specializes in roofing and exterior residential remodeling, delivering exceptional results every time. Contact us today for all your home improvement needs!
"GREAT. Tom was super about keeping me informed cleanup was great. The Crew head was super as was the crew. All were professional and hard working."
jim f on November 2022
Looking for top-notch roofing and remodeling services in Erie? Look no further than Tops Roofing & Remodeling Co. Our team specializes in roofing and exterior residential remodeling, delivering exceptional results every time. Contact us today for all your home improvement needs!
"GREAT. Tom was super about keeping me informed cleanup was great. The Crew head was super as was the crew. All were professional and hard working."
jim f on November 2022
This growing company is dedicated to meet all of your home improvement needs. We bring your vision to live and help with our special design ideas to make your dream come true. We do all types of home projects. With over 17 years of experience we will accomplish your goals. We use better quality material because we believe in good quality work. Our customers are always happy and satisfied.
This growing company is dedicated to meet all of your home improvement needs. We bring your vision to live and help with our special design ideas to make your dream come true. We do all types of home projects. With over 17 years of experience we will accomplish your goals. We use better quality material because we believe in good quality work. Our customers are always happy and satisfied.
Home Improvements of any kind
Home Improvements of any kind
Been in the Insurance Restoration Business since 1992. Number of employees 15 to 25.
"The quality of work was great. All of the workers were exactly what you would hope for. We had work on an exterior wall, interior wall, sliding patio door replaced, new vinyl flooring by two doors, lots of wallpapering, and carpet replaced, requiring different workmen on different days, stretching the completion time over a few months."
Thaddeus B on January 2025
Been in the Insurance Restoration Business since 1992. Number of employees 15 to 25.
"The quality of work was great. All of the workers were exactly what you would hope for. We had work on an exterior wall, interior wall, sliding patio door replaced, new vinyl flooring by two doors, lots of wallpapering, and carpet replaced, requiring different workmen on different days, stretching the completion time over a few months."
Thaddeus B on January 2025
We average 25 years of experience per employee. We provide affordable prices. Our attention to detail is what sets us apart. We don't leave the job until the customer is 100% satisfied. No job is too big or too small.
We average 25 years of experience per employee. We provide affordable prices. Our attention to detail is what sets us apart. We don't leave the job until the customer is 100% satisfied. No job is too big or too small.
We are a Commercial Roofing Company, that is small enough to to care yet large enough to serve. We pride ourselves on providing you with top quality products and workmanship at a fair price.
We are a Commercial Roofing Company, that is small enough to to care yet large enough to serve. We pride ourselves on providing you with top quality products and workmanship at a fair price.
A slate roof is made of thin, even slices of natural slate stone laid over the roof frame and base layer. Slate is a hard, durable rock formed over millions of years from clay and volcanic ash under extreme pressure deep within the earth. Slate roofs are extremely heavy, even when the shingles are thin, so your roof will likely need reinforcement before your contractor can install the slate. These roofs offer a luxurious, high-end look and can last for decades, but they're costly to install and require regular maintenance.
Slate roofs offer several advantages over other roofing materials. Slate is easy to maintain, reliably lasts for decades, and is extremely durable. It offers a high-end natural look that's energy-efficient and provides a good return on investment. However, a slate roof is considerably more expensive than many other options. It's extremely heavy, may require structural reinforcement, and is complicated to install. Although it is strong, the tiles can crack with impact damage.
Real slate comes from natural stone. Synthetic slate comes from various sources made to look like slate. For either hard or soft natural stone, expect to pay $10 to $30 per square foot, each of which will last 50 to 200 years. If you choose synthetic slate, budget $10 to $15 per square foot. These options will last 20 to 50 years.
Slate roofs last for decades when properly maintained, with natural slate enduring from 50 to 200 years. Hard slate lasts 100 to 200 years, soft slate lasts 50 to 125 years, and synthetic slate lasts 50 to 100 years. The support structure and fixings often require replacement before the slate tiles themselves. Extreme weather, such as tornadoes and hail, reduces the overall lifespan of the roof.
Slate roofs are a valuable investment that boost property appeal and resale value. You receive an ROI of 60% to 70% when installing a slate roof. This roofing material is environmentally responsible because it is natural and lasts up to 200 years, keeping replacement waste to a minimum. In contrast, asphalt roofs expire after 20 to 30 years, which leads to increased waste in landfills.
Walking on your slate roof is not safe and you should avoid it. Don't tread on a slate roof because doing so risks damaging the tiles and risking your safety. Slate roofs are delicate despite their durability, and the weight of a person can crack the slate or cause unexpected slips due to a slick surface when wet. Professional roofing crews utilize specialized equipment to access and work on the roof without putting pressure on individual tiles.