answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Each piece is nailed at the top of the piece and it will break at those points and there is nothing to hold it in place.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

AnswerBot

5mo ago

Slate can fall from a roof due to harsh weather conditions like heavy rain or strong winds causing it to become dislodged. Improper installation or maintenance can also lead to slate falling from a roof. Additionally, aging or deteriorating slate tiles may be more prone to falling.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why does slate fall from roof?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What are the procedures to maintain a slate roof?

Maintaining a slate roof is very important to avoid your roof from getting damaged. To maintain the natural slate roofing can be beautiful, it can be extremely heavy and expensive. CertainTeed manufactures various roofing shingles to replicate the look of natural slate roofing.


Is slate on a roof a compound?

Yes


What is a slate roof?

Slate which is a type of stone is used for the roof tiles instead of shingles. It splits in thin sheets and is nailed to the roof the same as regular asphalt shingles.


How do you make a production slate?

Slate rock is normally used for roof tiles etc.


What company would best repair my roof?

It would depend on the type of roof. Do you have a slate roof or a shingled roof? In the Pittsburgh area i would recommend Rick John Roofing. Not sure if they work on slate, but they do work on shingled roofs.


What is best roof tiles or slate?

Slate can last for a hundred years tiles less than half that.


What pipe or bracket roof penetration method works in a slate tiled roof?

Lead flashing.


Which type of rock would be used to tile a roof with?

slate


Why causes slates to fall from a roof?

Roof shingles are always visible and an important aspect of a building's in patterns, textures and colours. Roof shingles, like other building materials on different buildings, are typical of a material locally available.


Slate tiles for roofs?

Yes, plenty of people use slate tiles as a roof. However, they are designated to be used for the roof and not anything else.


Is slate roof tiles renewable?

yes depending on how much you use


Do slate roofs use nails?

Generally, stainless steel or copper nails are used to fasten slate shingles to the roof sheathing.