Protecting Slate Roofing

Do not swab tar onto slate tiles as it only deflects water causing it to find another path downward.

Protecting slate roofing.

Call us at 814 786 9085. Slate is also highly resistant to any temperature fluctuations and inclement weather conditions making it ideal in areas prone to heavy rain snow and wind. This usually results in water pooling under slate tiles and into the ceiling. Two types of valleys were traditionally employed the open valley and the closed valley.

The material comes with a 50 year limited transferable warranty. Being natural stone slate is completely fireproof and will protect your home from falling embers. Unlike natural slate roofing symphony shingles withstand foot traffic cracking and buckling. Snow guards snow boards and various types of gutter and rake treatments also contributed to the character of historic slate roofs.

Fall protection for roofing work is available at the slate roof warehouse. This means that it will last at least 2 times longer than a traditional shingles roof. In addition to its attractiveness longevity and low maintenance a quality slate roof affords other benefits. The open valley is lined with metal over which slates lap only at the sides.