Reinforcing A Roof For Slate

Slate shingles are heavier than other kinds of shingles to the point that switching to slate requires many homes to reinforce the roof supports.

Reinforcing a roof for slate.

With the loss of asbestos as a reinforcing medium the roofing industry needed to find a substitute. While they were in use asbestos cement products provided long term successful performance on steep slope roof systems and as exterior wall cladding. I need steps coming down onto. Hi im thinkin of building a conservatorie on a detached bungalow how big can i go with out planning and can i put a slate roof on to tie into the exsisting roof.

My flat roof is leaking and it needs replacing but i do want to convert the area into a roof garden. Slate is one of the most durable roofing materials available. This means transportation costs more because you need a heavy duty truck or more trips either of which will need more gasoline with the heavier weight. Approved site mock ups off the wall retained through construction are important to reinforce the methods and craftsmanship required in order to have a completed roof that will last as long as the slate.

Inexperience with setting slates will hasten a roof failure more quickly than any other aspect of the installation. A properly installed and maintained slate roof looks beautiful and can last more than 100 years depending on the type and origin of the slate the roof style and the climate. Many asbestos cement roofing products were manufactured to imitate slate and wood shakes.