One of the aspects of embarking on a new home build would be selecting the right flooring materials to suit your household. Although tile has been a popular material for a long time, you will find that your applications can be limited when utilising tile flooring. If you prefer a material that promotes uniformity inside and outside your home, you should consider slate. Slate is a material that is manufactured from metamorphic rocks and will comprise minerals such as chlorite, quartz, calcite and more. Previously used for exterior flooring, slate has gradually started being incorporated into the interior of the home too. Here are a few reasons why slate flooring would be ideal for your new home build.

Slate is a heavy-duty material

One of the reasons why homeowners have to engage in flooring repairs and replacement is due to wearing down from heavy traffic. If you have a particularly busy household with numerous family members, slate is a better option for your home build. Slate flooring is resistant to heavy impact, making it ideal for areas that experience high foot traffic. In addition to this, slate is also considered a heavy-duty material as it is fire resistant. This fire resistance makes it an ideal building material for homes built in locations prone to bushfires and could even function to decrease your home insurance.

Slate is a moisture resistant material

Another reason that makes slate an excellent choice for both indoor and outdoor applications is its high water resistance. When you choose slate for your new home build, you have the flexibility to install it in all areas that will be exposed to high moisture such as the bathroom, your kitchen, your driveway, your pool area and more! In addition to being water resistant, slate also has a highly tactile surface. As such, you can rest assured that not only would the slate be immune to water damage, but it will also provide some slip resistance. All these properties work toward enhancing the overall safety of your home.

Slate is an economical material

At first glance, slate may seem to be one of the more expensive options when contemplating the range of flooring supplies available to you. However, slate makes up for its high initial cost by providing you with long-term benefits. Since the slate is hard wearing, you will not bear the brunt of additional expenses in the form of maintenance and repairs. Secondly, slate will increase your property value because it is a premium building supply, making the investment worthwhile.

Talk with your home builders about which materials will work best in your space.