Slate Roof Barn Conversions

New barn conversion low pitch roof using man made slates.

Slate roof barn conversions.

Machined versions are manufactured by extruding a flat slab of clay which is pressed into a mould and fired in either tunnel or box gas fired. Make offer roofing slate roof shingles farmhouse tiles slates tile 16 x8 bundle of 10 four vintage slate roof shingles rectangular approx 18x9 art painting 20 00. Handmade clay roof tiles from lifestiles were specified for this barn conversion in essex hand and machine made options are available with your choice likely to be largely dictated by your budget. During one of our barn conversions we film new welsh slate going on.

For people who do not plan to ever sell their home the incredible longevity of slate is a highly desirable benefit. New peg tiled roof to barn conversion with conservation style roof light windows. A slate roof will easily last over 100 years which is at least double of what other roofing materials can offer. Part of the charm of a barn conversion can be the irregularity of the roof shape where the original timbers may have bowed twisted and warped over time.

Reclaimed random slate roof for music studio using diminishing courses. Many slate tile manufacturers offer up to 100 year warranty on their products. Ecotite spray foam insulation applied to a barn conversion roof sarking board typically a scottish practice. You will note how the slates lap hence the method of fixing.

A depth of 150mm spray foam insulation was needed to meet current building. Although evening out the roof will help the roof covering sit flush and weathertight a completely symmetrical new roof laid with replacement tiles can lack character.