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Commonly Asked Slate Questions
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Q:
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Why do I need to get
a specialist to fix my slate roof?
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A:
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Slate tiles need to
be installed properly so they stay on, don't break, and they prevent the
roof from leaking.
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Q:
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What questions
should I ask a slate roofer?
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A:
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1. What kind of
nails do you use and what length?
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Answer- Copper &
most slate should have 1 1/2" nails.
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2. Do you use a
Slater's hammer?
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3. How do you cut
the slate?
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Answer- A special
slate cutter that leaves the proper flaky tapered edge.
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4. How do you make
the nail holes?
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Answer- They need to
be punched with the point on the Slater's hammer or a punch on a slate
cutter leaving a recess for the nail
head.
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Q:
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I just got a great
estimate for fixing a leak in my roof fast. Could this be too good to
be true?
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A:
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It could be. A
cheap, fast fix usually means the contractor is using tar on your slate
roof. Not only does tar ruin the appearance of your slate roof,
but this "fix" only lasts a couple of years at best and
will cost you more in the end when someone has to remove the tar in order
to do the job right.
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