A "slate roof" refers to a roof that is made out of slabs of rock called slate. It is a durable and long-lasting type of roof commonly found on older buildings.
Sentences with «slate roof»
Like elsewhere in this area, every building has typical, pointed slate roofs. (off-the-beaten-track.net)
They grey slate roofs of Gjirokastra's Ottoman houses give the city a muted look not seen in the rest of the country. (rearviewmirror.tv)
Blue skies frame the villa's white walls and grey slate roof tiles. (luxuryretreats.com)