Slate Roof Installation Manual

The amount of overhang may be adjusted as needed to achieve the best water flow into the gutter.

Slate roof installation manual.

The installation of a natural slate roofing depends on the slate type the style and the design. The association which started in 1922 and was reformed in 2002 spans quarriers contractors architects consultants and distributors with a connection to natural slate. Design and installation manual. Nail the vent material to the furring strips.

Read about how to install starter courses take a look at common contractor errors watch some video clips read about drip edges and cant strips if necessary look at some of the nuances that may be pertinent to your installation such as cleats on aprons cleats on. There are two methods of fixing natural roofing slates. All new nsa members receive one free copy of the award winning slate roofs. Get in touch with us for a fascinating collection of roof slates.

Blue chalk lines starter course 3 0 91m 4 1 22m 5 1 52m 4. The complete guide for installation of slate roofs is available to download here. The starter tiles should be placed so the top edge of the starter tile is placed on the line. This complete in depth manual consisting of 250 pages of text and detailed drawings has undergone extensive peer review by respected members of our industry.

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. Alternate solutions to slate roofing problems are provided. Architects consultants slate installers and designers rave about this book. For a slate installation the chalk line should be snapped approximately 2 above the bottom edge of the roof.

Understand headlap read about the common mistakes people make when installing slate roofs. Roll a low profile plastic ridge vent material owens corning ventsure shown above over the furring strips. Roofing shingles and materials plus factory certified roofers including ratings from real homeowners from north america s largest roofing manufacturer. Design and installation manual 84 years after the original slate roofs nsa is proud to offer this completely new guide to slate roofing.

Architectural drawings accurately illustrate flashing and roof lay out. Begin by placing an eaves slate on the right and left side of the vertical line maintaining a 0 25 6mm or 0 5 13mm spacing depending on slate type used and continue to both ends.