North Country Lightweight Slate Roofing
Installing a SlateTec by North Country lightweight roof system can be quick and easy with the following material list;..
In conjunction with the National Slate Association (NSA), this 8 part series of videos helps provide viewers with some basic slate roofing installation guidelines.
Topics include; Underlayment, Eave, Gable & Cant Details, Slate Roof Layout, Cutting & Punching Slate, Installing Slate, Replacing a Broken Slate, Installing an Open Valley, Installing a Closed Valley and Installing SlateTec by North Country.
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.
For more info, visit www.slateassociation.org and become a member.
Underlayment
In this segment let’s start with underlayments.
Eave, Gable & Cant Details
In this segment we will show some common details used for eave cants, and gable rake edging.
Slate Roof Layout
In this segment we will be talking about basic concepts for laying out a slate roof.
Cutting & Punching Slate
In this segment we will show some basic techniques for cutting slate and punching nail holes.
Installing Slate
In this segment, we will start to install some slate.
Replacing a Broken Slate
In this segment we will show you two methods to replace a broken slate.
Installing an Open Valley
The first step to installing an open valley is to cleat your valley metal in.
Installing a Closed Valley
A closed valley detail is when slates come together and meet so you cannot see any valley flashing underneath.