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.
Yes
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.
Slate rock is normally used for roof tiles etc.
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.
Slate can last for a hundred years tiles less than half that.
Lead flashing.
slate
yes depending on how much you use
Yes, plenty of people use slate tiles as a roof. However, they are designated to be used for the roof and not anything else.
Generally, stainless steel or copper nails are used to fasten slate shingles to the roof sheathing.
Slate can fall from a roof due to harsh weather conditions like heavy rain or strong winds causing it to become dislodged. Improper installation or maintenance can also lead to slate falling from a roof. Additionally, aging or deteriorating slate tiles may be more prone to falling.
Diagram on slate tiling a roof depends upon various specifications related factors which can be best provided by any professional service provider as per the latest market trends.