Slate Roof Installation Guide

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Slate roof installation guide.

Read about the common mistakes people make when installing. The complete guide for installation of slate roofs is available to download here. Imperfection in the decking may transmit through to finished roof. No aluminum drip edges as are commonly used on asphalt shingle roofs are needed on slate roofs when measuring for the starter slate and the first row allow for the slate to hang beyond the drip.

It is also necessary that all previous roofing materials be torn off prior to installation of davinci slate. Slate roof installation guide 1 construct the roof properly. We are often asked by designers architects home and building owners what will a slate roof cost me. 3 before you start do your homework.

How much does a slate roof cost. Mini mum 15 32 apa approved plywood or 7 16 approved osb. This gold circle award winning book masterfully renders every design and installation detail to be found in slate roofing. Alternate solutions to slate roofing problems are provided.

Architectural drawings accurately illustrate flashing and roof lay out. 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. Davinci slate must be installed on a smooth flat surface plywood or osb. Assume all elements of the roof assembly must last and function for at least 150 years.