Slate

Slate is a rock used in finishing works on facades and for creating an exclusive roofing system. It is considered a premium material of natural origin, providing a roof service life of 100-150 years. Professional installation with a guarantee from specialists of construction companies implies a certain technology for laying slate according to a special algorithm.

Initial stage of slate roof installation

Turnkey installation from professionals is an opportunity to create a project that is completely ready for operation. Preparatory work necessarily includes design and calculations of the roof made of natural stone. The angle of the roof is determined, which should be within 22-25 degrees, the loads are calculated. At the same time, the device of a slate roof implies this indicator at the level of 40-80 kg / m². Then the preparatory process is as follows:

• installation of the rafter system;
• insulation and waterproofing under the slate;
• formation of counter-lattice;
• preparation of slate tiles.

Attention is also paid to the choice of material taking into account its type and size. The price of installing a slate roof depends on this. Manufacturers offer tiles in a rectangular shape, in the form of a "beaver tail", scaly and others.

The method of laying slate tiles is also determined - it depends on the shape of the material and the architectural project. Construction products made of slate can have a non-standard shape. In this case, a distinction is made between laying using German, English, French, and other technologies.

A layout scheme is necessarily developed and the degree of complexity is determined. Installation of a complex shape will cost more - all prices for laying slate can be found out in advance at the stage of forming an order for the service. This material combines well with others - metal and wood - this emphasis is also discussed at the initial stage.

Slate roof installation: price and basic process

The final cost is influenced not only by the choice of premium natural materials. The price level also depends on the type of roof - the installation of a hipped and hipped roof will cost differently. As for the main process of installation work, they provide for the following format of execution:

• marking of slopes - is made on the sheathing to create even rows;
• arrangement of the eaves overhang - a board or strip is installed to form a starting row;
• installation of slate on the sheathing - installation is carried out in an upward direction from the eaves;
• fastening - manual laying of tiles is accompanied by fixing the elements to the sheathing using copper or stainless steel slate nails or metal hooks;
• ensuring overlaps - upper and side, when laying elements "in a run";
• cutting slate - stone tiles are processed with a special hammer-cleaver, guillotine or grinder with a diamond disk.

Next, you need to design the ridges and the ridge. Natural slate for the roof requires special tiles for these elements. They are laid with an overlap, with the seams sealed with cement mortar in the color of the base tile. Modern solutions also provide for the potential of using a ridge and ridge systems made of copper or galvanized titanium.

Valleys are also installed, the abutments of the chimney, inspection and dormer windows are processed, and cracks and holes are carefully sealed. When designing an elite slate roof, the edges of the tiles are necessarily carefully trimmed, and gable elements or metal wind strips are used for an original design.

A construction team of professionals is a guarantee of quality work

Installation of a roof made of natural stone is a process that requires great attention and strict adherence to the technology of laying the material. Only experienced craftsmen who are well versed in slate roofing can cope with such work. When ordering a turnkey roofing service, you can count on the following advantages:

• creation of a durable stone roof;
• prestige of the exterior appearance of the house;
• compliance with the established deadlines;
• implementation of all stages in accordance with the technology;
• preliminary development of the roofing project taking into account the requirements and requests of the customer;
• quality guarantee and long service life of the roof.

Entrust this work to the specialists of RSK "Alba" - and you will find a beautiful, cozy and original home.