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Installation Guide Videos

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.
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SlateTec by North Country

Installing a SlateTec by North Country lightweight roof system can be quick and easy with the following material list;..

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.

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