Slate laying

Today in building stores you can find a large number of different roofing materials. However, laying slate is most popular. Manufacturers do not stand still and constantly modernize production technologies, due to which the appearance and quality of the material is constantly improving.

Companies engaged in the production of besties, try to take into account the various wishes of consumers. therefore on sale it is possible to find sheets of this material of the most different sizes and with a different quantity of waves. Also often used in the construction of flat slate, which is used for both roofing and wall finishing. In addition, quite often you can find fences made of this material.

Slate is a very durable roofing material. An adult can safely walk on the roof of the slate without the risk of failing or somehow spoil it. Also Slate perfectly tolerates high air temperatures. In the summer, it practically does not heat up, which gives him an advantage over such materials as corrugated board and metal tile.

It is also worth noting Slate life and the fact that he has good soundproofing properties, in contrast to the metal roofing. In addition, the slate does not burn, and its price is quite affordable.

Despite its lightness and simplicity, Slate laying still has its own characteristics, which must be taken into account. When installing, it will be necessary to include in the construction of a heater, as well as waterproofing. The slate is installed on top of the roofing cake, which will consist of several layers. As supports for the roof used sloping beams, which are still known as rafters. From above on these beams the so-called crate, made of wooden boards is installed. If you decide to use the reinforced profile sheets, the boards will not be enough, so The crate will need to be made of reinforced concrete.

Usually Slate laying starts with pre-preparation of sheets. They should be inspected for chips or cracks. If necessary, at this stage, change the width and length of the sheets, drill holes for nails.

Also need to say that for the installation of slate The slope of the roof slopes should be between 12 and 45 degrees. It depends on the angle of the number of sheets used: the greater the slope of the ramp, the more material will be needed. Slate is laid from the bottom up, that is, from the eaves to the roof ridge. And then, from which side to make an overlap in the horizontal rows, depends on the side with which strong winds blow.

As for the number of nails used, if the crate is strong enough, one or two fasteners will suffice. However, for greater reliability we recommend using 4-6 nails per sheet. When attaching, be extremely careful, as there is a risk of damage to the material.

Finally, it should be noted that the laying of slateIt can only be used if the roof structure is simple. In addition, as you could see, the installation is not anything heavy: the slate can easily be lifted to the height and fastened with special nails. However, if you are not sure that you can properly perform such a job, we recommend that you turn to professional roofers for help.