Slate Roof Repair?

What company would best repair my roof?

It would depend on the type of roof. Do you have a slate roof or a shingled roof? In the Pittsburgh area i would recommend Rick John Roofing. Not sure if they work on slate, but they do work on shingled roofs.

How would you repair a old slated roof when it has a bad leak and the roof is unstrudy?

Slate is heavy, if the roof is not sturdy it must be fixed before it caves in. Personally, I would remove the old slate being carefull not to break the undamaged ones, these can be sold for at least $1.00 each slate. then you must fix the trusses resheet the roof and apply a modern roofing system such as ashpalt, or plastic shingles. There is no cheap or easy fix for this problem.

What are the procedures to maintain a slate roof?

Maintaining a slate roof is very important to avoid your roof from getting damaged. To maintain the natural slate roofing can be beautiful, it can be extremely heavy and expensive. CertainTeed manufactures various roofing shingles to replicate the look of natural slate roofing.

What is a slate roof?

Slate which is a type of stone is used for the roof tiles instead of shingles. It splits in thin sheets and is nailed to the roof the same as regular asphalt shingles.

Is slate on a roof a compound?

Yes

How do you make a production slate?

Slate rock is normally used for roof tiles etc.

What is best roof tiles or slate?

Slate can last for a hundred years tiles less than half that.

What pipe or bracket roof penetration method works in a slate tiled roof?

Lead flashing.

Which type of rock would be used to tile a roof with?

slate

Roof Installation or Repair?

form_title=Roof Installation or Repair form_header=10873 Please select the type of roofing material you would like:*= () "Asphalt () Natural Slate () Wood Shake/Composite () Metal () Tile () Flat, Foam, Single Ply" Do you know of any leaks or damage to the roof?*= {Select One,Yes,No,Unsure} Please specify how many stories there are in your home.*= {Select One,One story,Two stories,Three stories or more} Please specify the nature of the project.*= () Completely replace roof () Install roof on new construction () Repair existing roof

Slate tiles for roofs?

Yes, plenty of people use slate tiles as a roof. However, they are designated to be used for the roof and not anything else.

What are the slate roofing tools?

Slate clips - Qualcraft is the manufacturer of a slate roof clip commonly used to secure a slate roof. The tongue part is hooked to a roof nail (at least a 16 penny nail, 3 1/2″) and then 2 more are used to secure the bracket. There is a lot of weight hanging from these brackets, so securing them properly is essential. Make sure the lock is secure! These brackets allow a 2″x 10″ shelf to be slid between the brackets and gain access to the roof. Always secure the shelf to the bracket with a nail or screw. Video made available by Joe Jenkins and the Slate Roof Warehouse. The SLATOR (Secure Ladder And Tie Off Responsibly) is a newer product that allows roofers to easily and safely access slate roofs. Unlike a ridge hook, the SLATOR can be used on hipped roofs and other places where the ridge is not accessible. The SLATOR is screwed into the rafters with approved fasteners, and then a ladder is securely clamped into the SLATOR. The first SLATOR is usually installed at the eaves. The SLATOR has a built-in OSHA-compliant anchor point for fall protection. This process can be repeated on the roof as necessary to reach repair areas or to install fall protection for all workers. Slate Repair StortzStortz slate ripper - Once you have access to the roof, it's time to remove the broken slates. The slate ripper is the best way to accomplish this. A thin, strong blade are the desired characteristics. If the blade is too thick, it can break neighboring slates. The Stortz ripper is forged in one piece and has higher strength than a welded ripper. The curvature is also important, as a stiff blade can do more harm than good. Once the pliers are pushed under the broken slate, the ears hook on to the nails, and hitting the handle of the pliers back with the hammer removes the nails, allowing the slate to be removed. Hook - When a piece of slate has been removed, the most common way to replace it is with a slate hook. A hook is connected to the underlying layer and then hammered into the lining. A new piece is then inserted into the slate and slid onto the hook. The materials available are copper and stainless steel. Stainless hooks are stronger and better suited to harder coverings, but the aesthetics of copper may be appealing to some. Another method of attaching replacement slates is the nail and batten method. Most prefer the slate hook method because nails can damage other slates and slates can fall out or rust. A slate hook also costs much less than a copper slab. Restoration hammer - A restoration hammer and a slate hammer are two different hammers. A slate hammer is used for cutting, nailing and hammering nails. It is useful when working in valleys, in places where cutting is required, and when laying new layers of slate. For repairs, it is important to have a restoration hammer with you. A heavier hammer is needed to hit the ripper when removing slate. You should NOT use your precious slate hammer. It is used for hitting nails and attaching slate hooks. Ridge hooksNake hooks - If the roof has a ridge and it can be reached with a portable ladder, the ridge hook is the fastest way to reach a repair site. Once a ridge hook is attached to a ladder, the ladder is rolled onto the roof and then flipped over. The device "hooks" over the ridge and uses gravity to hold the ladder in place while the user climbs the ladder. Sometimes a piece of slate does not fit exactly into the dimensions of a repair. A slate cutter is lightweight, portable and cuts slate to the right size, making it essential for repair work. A cutter can also be used to make concave and convex cuts for decorative work. The punch can also be used for nailing.

Slate Roof Repair

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