Avoid these 21 contractor errors on slate roofs.
Slate roof installation details.
Basic slate roof installation instructions.
The slate book how to design specify install and repair a slate roof.
Installation when laying out a roof in preparation for slating it chalk lines across the entire roof area marking the top edge of every row of slate.
This gold circle award winning book masterfully renders every design and installation detail to be found in slate roofing.
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Ventilated slate ridges detail.
Evergreen slate offers architectural services for slate roofing applications either drawings or cad to assist in quantity take offs and detail resolution.
Roofing specs and product details.
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Top 10 mistakes made when installing a slate roof.
8 things to know about a slate roof installation.
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Here are some of the things that are covered in more detail roof pitch the angle of a roof not only determines what slates to use but the amount of overlap that the slate roof needs to remain waterproof.
Cad details document name pdf dwg download all cad construction details 37 1 mb 3 4 mb mc01 identification of roof areas 694 kb 167 kb mc01a single layer underlayment 678 kb 302 kb mc01b double layer underlayment 711 kb 322 kb mc02 vent pipe flashing 626 kb 349 kb mc03 valley.
The mission of the national slate association is to establish a material and installation standard for and promotion of natural roofing slate in north america.
The association which started in 1922 and was reformed in 2002 spans quarriers contractors architects consultants and distributors with a connection to natural slate.
Hip and ridge joint detail.
Architectural drawings accurately illustrate flashing and roof lay out.
How to install a slate roof the details.
Understand headlap read about the common mistakes people make when installing slate roofs.
Take a look at the slate tile roof installation guide to gather more detailed information regarding the repair installation of slate roofs.
Alternate solutions to slate roofing problems are provided.
Read about how to install starter courses take a look at common contractor errors watch some video clips read about drip edges and cant strips if necessary look at some of the nuances that may be pertinent to your installation such as cleats on aprons cleats on.