Reinforcing A Roof For Slate

Hi im thinkin of building a conservatorie on a detached bungalow how big can i go with out planning and can i put a slate roof on to tie into the exsisting roof.

Reinforcing a roof for slate.

My flat roof is leaking and it needs replacing but i do want to convert the area into a roof garden. Approved site mock ups off the wall retained through construction are important to reinforce the methods and craftsmanship required in order to have a completed roof that will last as long as the slate. Slate is one of the most durable roofing materials available. This means transportation costs more because you need a heavy duty truck or more trips either of which will need more gasoline with the heavier weight.

With the loss of asbestos as a reinforcing medium the roofing industry needed to find a substitute. A properly installed and maintained slate roof looks beautiful and can last more than 100 years depending on the type and origin of the slate the roof style and the climate. We have 4 acres of flat land no surrondinh houses. Many asbestos cement roofing products were manufactured to imitate slate and wood shakes.

I need steps coming down onto. While they were in use asbestos cement products provided long term successful performance on steep slope roof systems and as exterior wall cladding. One downside is slate s heavy weight a residential roof might need reinforcing to hold slate.