Let’s face it, downspouts can easily get clogged. Downspouts that drain into underground drainage systems are prone to clogging. As debris builds up in the downspout, the result is often water percolating out of the top of the downspout during heavy rains and more often, water pouring over the edge of the gutter. Eventually, the…
What is the true essence of a slate roof? If I take one thousand slate shingles and nail them to a roof, is that a slate roof, or is there something more? What is the essential nature of a slate roof? These innate qualities of a slate roof must be present and they suggest they…
Slate hooks are a much better way of installing slate compared to using metal tabs. Slate hooks will keep slate installed to the roof for longer compared to metal tabs, which wear down faster over time and cause unnecessary broken or lose slate.
Getting to know your slate roof is the first step to preserving its condition. Traditional building materials abound in Maryland. One of the most prevalent traditional materials and one that adds greatly to the charm and character of local homes is the abundance of slate as a roofing material. A slate roof can be a tremendous…
Some roof leaks are harder to find than others. But leaks in the field of slate, away from flashings, or other obstacles, where there are no visible signs of a broken or missing slate are almost always caused by a failed or rusted bib. The potential for the bib to fail is one of the…
Prevent dangerous falling snow and ice from damaging your landscaping, gutters or worse by installing snow guards on your slate roof. A slate roof without snow guards is like playing football without pads. Snow and ice can be very damaging to slate roofs and gutters, not to mention shrubs and glass tables. While snow guards…
Slate Roof Book Are you buying a home that has an old slate roof? Confident that the roof will keep your family dry? Don’t make the mistake of buying a house with a slate roof without consulting a slate roofer. Hire someone that specializes in slate roofing, not shingle roofing, not tar roofing but slate…
One of the unique features of a slate roof is that a slate roof is easily repairable. A slate roof is made up of thousands of individual pieces of natural slate. The combination of individual pieces of slate and separate flashing components allow repairs to be made in localized areas without replacing the entire roof….
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