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Here are some of the things that are covered in more detail roof pitch the angle of a roof not only determines what slates to use but the amount of overlap that the slate roof needs to remain waterproof.
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.
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Traditional roof construction includes stick built or timber framed styles with board sheath ing decking.
Nail fixing method 4 design considerations 4 environmental conditions 4 pitch of roof 5 minimum laps 6 batten sizes 6 underlay 6 ventilation requirements 6 fixing methods 6 types of nails 6 7 coverage of slates application details 8 eaves 9 verges 10 11 ridges 12 13 hips 14 15 valleys 16 17 abutments parapets 18 19 change of roof pitch mansards 20 21 vertical cladding 22 sitework.
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Roof construction standard traditionalroof framing is sufficient to handle the weight of standard thickness slates which are 3 16 to 1 4 inch thick.
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