Roof – Slate Roof Maintenance and Repair
Written by Bill Stanley in Exterior Home Improvement, Roofing
Roof – Slate Maintenance and Repair
Once you’ve got your slate roof up, it will require very little maintenance from year to year. You may want to visually inspect your slate roof periodically, especially after storms when tree branches or debris may hit your roof. Keep an eye out for any cracked or broken pieces of slate.
Every now and again, you may need to replace a slate tile or two. A professional slater will have the necessary tools to get the job done quickly, but here’s how a simple slate replacement is done: Click here to read more …
When you think of roofing materials, you probably don’t think of slate. But slate is one of the most durable roofing materials you can invest in. Slate roofs have been known to last a hundred years and longer when properly installed and cared for. A slate roof is an investment, but given the length of its life, it might be an option worth considering.
If you’re thinking about having a slate roof installed, or if you want to learn basic maintenance for your existing slate roof, read on for some basic slate roof facts.
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Roof Framing: All You Need to Know About Framing A Roof
Written by bstanley in Exterior Home Improvement, Roofing
Roof framing is certainly very complicated, with some roof designs being very difficult to construct. A roof frame can be found in five different designs, shed, gable, hip, gamble and mansard. Some of these roof frame designs are hard to construct and some are easy such as shed and gable. When constructing these type of roof framing ( shed and gable) you require a basic knowledge of framing a roof and a little geometry. However with proper planning you will be able to deliver the required results when framing a roof even if the design is a bit complicated. Click here to read more …