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The best thing that should be under a roofing slate is all natural, hard, solid wood. when a slate roof is installed properly NO UNDERLAYMENT IS NECESSARY. however roofing felt is often used to waterproof the building during installation but is not a necessary component of a slate roof. there is not an underlayment in existence that will last even half the life of a properly installed natural slate roof. underlayments are not just a waste of money, many of them can actually decrease the strength and longevity of your slate roof. most roofers install underlayments under their slate roofs as a "back up plan" because they don't trust their workmanship. sticking to using only time tested materials and techniques is the best way to install anything and avoid taking unnecessary, unproven risks. 30# roofing felt is the best product to use under slate because it is thick enough to protect the building during installation and it still allows the roof to breathe. also never install a slate roof on a plywood deck. best case scenario would be raw, sawn, hard lumber at least 1" thick with at least 1" horizontal gaps between boards. i prefer a fresh or "green" oak or hickory installed "green" so it is still soft enough to accept slate nails but will soon after harden and give the best hold on the nail shanks. I've re-sheeted too many roofs to be ignorant enough to think plywood will hold nails securely for at least a hundred years. also in most places you can go directly to a saw mill and get ruff sawn lumber for about the same price as plywood. make sure you use good fasteners and hand nail yes the deck too.
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Where can one purchase roof slates?
One can purchase roof slates on various websites like Amazon or eBay. One could also go to a local furniture store and ask if they have any roof slates for sale.
Why do slates fall from a roof?
the nails rust.
What is a Slater?
A Slater is someone who puts slates on a roof.
Who can we prevent roofs from dampness?
If the roof slates or tiles are in good repair, with no slipped or missing slates or tiles, there should not be any dampness. If there is, the probable cause of dampness in the roof space (loft) is bad ventilation. Ensure there are air spaces or good ventilation under the eaves, covered by mesh to keep out nesting birds.
What nicknames does Christian Slater go by?
Christian Slater goes by Slates.
Who can we prevent roofs from water?
The sloping roof of a house is covered in an overlapping covering of slates or tiles, forming a waterproof weather protection.
What goes on the roof of a car?
roof scoop or sun roof
Which rocks are found in garden?
Peat can be found in the garden, it is a bit like soil. Slates on the roof. Granite and marble might be used for your gardens paving stones.
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.
What houses are made of?
Houses can be made up of many things. For example, brick, wood, cement, stone,etc.Domestic houses are commonly built of kiln-fired clay bricks, bonded with mortar, and built on a bed of concrete. The roof is a framework of timber trusses, covered by natural slates, lighter weight composite slates, or tiles.
When was Under One Roof - album - created?
Under One Roof - album - was created on 1998-11-11.
How many slates 500 mm x 300 mm per meter squared?
6.66... slates.
