Slate Roof Section

Often the damage is hidden under overlapping slate courses and becomes apparent only when the roof starts to leak.

Slate roof section.

Waterproofing a flat roof. Aslate ripper is a long sword like tool that removes a slate from the roof without having to remove overlying slates even after the slate has been nailed in place. Section 07315 slate shingles 1 1 qualifications the contractor shall provide qualified workers trained and experienced in installing slate roofing systems of this configuration and shall submit documentation of 3 years of work of this type. This is because all the other costs associated with replacing a slate roof such as the cost of labor flashings and tearingoff the old roof are equal in both cases.

For more information contact us on 01282 423 444. Headlap can also be specified by weather conditions please see the roof pitch and slate choice section on this page. James river slate company inc. The best access for most homeowners comes in positioning a long extension ladder from the ground to the roof at the same pitch as the roof.

The success of any flat roof waterproofing project is always dependent on the correct application. Rusted flashing needs to be replaced. All such errors must be noted and corrected at the time of the inspection. Aladder hook attaches to a ladder section and hooks over the ridge of the roof to allow for a way to get up and down on a steep roof.

Roof jacks nail to the roof deck to create a. Each short section of flashing channels water over the shingle downhill from it. Fish mouths at the edge of the fabric signalize improper coverage of the reinforcement mat at the overlapping section. 44 0 20 8961 7725.

And although artificial slate costs less than natural slate the total initial cost of an artificial slate roof is only marginally less than a natural slate roof. Also slate is slippery when wet. Vermont structural slate company inc. Headlap these days is normally between 75 and 100mm 3 to 4 side lap side lap bond or half bond is where one slate overlaps another as one course goes on top of the other a slate is placed straddling the two.

The upper part of the ladder will lie flat against the. Step flashing is used along walls that intersect the roof. But if the flashing rusts through or a piece comes loose water will run right behind it and into the house it goes.