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     Joe Jenkins Senior Member Username: Joe Post Number: 284 Registered: 07-2006  |
Steve - the flakiness on the under side of the slate is common on barns, especially when the roof is made of lath or battens and air and moisture can get to the back side of the slate. You don't need to scrape it off and it won't hurt anything. The slate is still good if you can scrape off the flakes and there is solid slate underneath. I would use the heavier slates rather than the lighter ones if that is an option. You can mix up sizes to get a unique roof. I wrote an article or two about this in Traditional Roofing. You will probably want to keep the lengths within a maximum 4" range. For example, you can use 18", 20" and 22" long slates. Here's an article: http://www.traditionalroofing.com/TR5_cottage_roofs.html A shorter length range ( such as 1") will yield a more subtle look. Here's another article: http://www.traditionalroofing.com/TR3-staggered-butt.html | ||
| Steve Mills New member Username: Millsmess Post Number: 2 Registered: 05-2008 |
Thank you Joe for the response. Is it better to use the heaviest? also is it recomended to scrape off the loose stuff on the bottom. Also if it is loose on the bottom but the tops are hard and it is a good weight slate is it OK to use it? I have way more than I need but want to use the best ones. I also have many sizes, I have about 1500 slates that are small, 8 by 16 inch, I have lots of good ones that are 9 by 18 on the church, I will find out for sure how good when I remove them, and I have about 2,000 12 by 24 and 5,000 plus 12 by 18. Some are with the corners cut and some are square. I would like advise on if I should just mix it up, or create a pattern, and is it a good idea to use many sizes together? Sorry for all the questions but I want to do it the right way. | ||
| Joe Jenkins Senior Member Username: Joe Post Number: 281 Registered: 07-2006 |
Steve - looks like VT sea green slate. You should be able to tell by the feel and weight of the slates if you have a bad one or not. Make sure there are no holes in the face. If the slates are generally sound, they should make a good roof. | ||
| Steve Mills New member Username: Millsmess Post Number: 1 Registered: 05-2008 |
I am restoring an 1885 church and making it in to a home. I removed slate from 2 barns. one is a 12 by 24 inch slate and the other is a 12 by 18 inch slate. many ring like new but some have soft bottoms. the top side is very nhard and the punch hole test where the slate sheds away for the nail to resess checks out fine on all the slates. I believe they are very good but would like advise on how to determine which slates to use and whether to scrape the slate before applying it or just put it up like it is. How much soft stuff on the bottom is acceptable? The slates are grey with a purple tint and a purple or redish brown. The top is very hard. some photos of them are at www.dazzlingmills.com/michelle | ||
| Kirk J. Curole New member Username: Bigdaddyfrog Post Number: 2 Registered: 07-2007 |
We have just pulled a Ludowici-Celadon Imperial tile roof off of and old church and have approx 104 squares of the terra cotta tiles with caps, corners, etc... All tiles are crated and ready to ship. Looking to sell all. Please make offers to curole1@slb.com          | ||
| Robert Lindholm |
We are looking to purchase 4 square of Ludowici Clay French tiles in light green. These are not glazed. I believe the color is called Empire Green. New or used. Need ASAP | ||
| Carole MacKay |
I am looking for French style Ludowici roof tiles in Brookville green with a shiny finish. | ||
| jason winfrey |
Approx. 15-20 sq. ludowici interlocking book tile 4 sale. Common reddish colors w/ semi rough surface, some acc. also including ridge,rake, & half tiles. located in st. louis, mo, can maybe help with delivery. all offers considerd, also 5" watertight brand gutter machine 4 sale $3200.00 | ||
| Aviva Liu |
please contact me by email avivaliu100@hotmail.com, Ms.Aviva Liu We are professional slate manufacturer in China, can offer full range of slate stuff as you need. | ||
| Joe Jenkins |
Sources of New and Used Ceramic Roofing Tiles: http://www.slateroofcentral.com/new-usedtile.htm | ||
| Warner McConaughey |
I am looking for approx 8 square of a 1928 Ludowici flat tile, 6" to 7" wide by 12" long--not interlocking. Reddish color range, with a few yellows and browns in the mix. Rounded bottom lip and rough texture, but not scratch-faced. If I can find the exact match but only in a lower quanity (only 1 or 2 squares) I would still be interested to blend in with what I have. Need immediately. Call Warner at (404)886-0847. | ||
| admin |
uk Roofing company has for sale a large amount of hand made clay roof tile for 11x7 and all the fittings, ie ridge,tile + half, eve tile, and finishing ridge tile. all are in exellant condition, approx 50 to 70,ooo in number. if anybody is interested please e mail for details. prsctt@aol.com | ||
| Tom Bridges |
I am looking for 1/2-square of Miffland Hood (Dresden) clay roof tile, more or less smooth on the back side and with what looks like a wire brush finish on the front. It measures about 8" wide and should be at least 12" to 14" long. - There is an interlock along the sides for adjacent tiles. I need at least 1/2-square for now, possibly no more than that. - I will need this real soon, so let me know right away. - It won't matter if what you know of may be salvaged clay tile, as long as they are intact and unfractured. - The color is brown. Thanks. - Tom Bridges | ||
| admin |
make sure you check with the list of salvaged and new tile suppliers at http://jenkinsslate.com/new-usedtile.htm | ||
| slateworks |
TILE FOR SALE_Smooth red interlocking,square & round nose-upto 500pcs. each -Dirty(black) green glazed Imperial(book tile)500pcs. Call 724-316-7702-Ron | ||
| Michael Anderson |
Vintage Terra Cotta Roofing Tiles We have for sale a rather large lot of vintage terra cotta roofing tiles. There are approx. 1200 to possibly 1500 tiles to include full pieces, half pieces (both length & width) and ridge cap pieces. These were removed from our garage after a hurricane dropped a large pecan tree on it! There were not enough to redo the garage so up for sale they go! These would be great for an nice out building, gazebo or restoration job. These would need to be picked up...no shipping. We live in Eastern NC...if interested please contact us at: michaelandjoanne@hotmail.com Thanks! | ||
| John Chan |
Hi Michael, We generally buy slate and tile from about $40-$290/Square. Depending on what type of tile you have, it's probably 3-6 squares. You can contact us at www.durableslate.com or (800)666-7445. | ||
| Mortenson Roofing |
50 squares new Ludowici natural red French tile for sale. Contact Mortenson Roofing Co. (888)773-7309 | ||
| davidmarden |
I am looking for 30 saquares of clay roofing tile. I need to have it shipped to st.louis mo, or i can arrange shipping. Color and price must be approved by my wife (so the cheaper the better). I have some people who will install for $45/square. If you can match or beat it, the job is yours. Thanks David Marden djmarden@yahoo.com | ||
| admin |
http://www.slateroofcentral.com/new-usedtile.htm | ||
| andrew austin |
32 squares of vintage terra cotta roofing tiles FOR SALE. We are asking $11,200 for the lot. Any fair offer will be considered. Please email me if you are interested or would like to see digital photos. Andrew Austin aaustin667@yahoo.com 9192914557 | ||
| Carol Remer |
We have 25 Squares of Red French Imperial Ludowici tile for sale. Pictures available. Please email if interested. Thanks. | ||
| andrew austin |
FOR SALE- 24 Squares Vintage Ceramic Terra Cotta Roofing Tiles. Tiles are rectangular and measure 7 1/4 in. x 14 1/4 in. Greenish, brownish, and gray in color. Stacked on palletes and ready to move. Located in Raleigh, NC. PRICED TO SELL. $4000.00!!!!! Andrew Austin andrew@habitatwake.org 919-291-4557 | ||
| benny |
For Sale- We could provide you variou kinds of nature roof slate and process the tiles as your demands. We have many stock in China. If you have this kind of enquiry,please feel free contact us. Benny For Higher Co., Ltd. Room 0614, wangzhong mansion, Qinhuangdao, China. bennyz983@hotmail.com Phone:0086-0335-8887699 Fax: 0086-0335-8055498 | ||
| Antonio Leal |
Hi I need the price of 1 roofing tile or the description of "what is the mean of square" Thanks | ||
| Anonymous |
10'x10' measured roof area is considered 1sq. of roofing. So if your roof measures 10'x20' you would have 2sq. of needed roofing material. Remember to measure the whole roof, any dormors and etc.. Your Welcome! | ||
| Bob Gaw |
Approx 2,200-2,500 12" X 18" slate roof tiles for sale in excellent condition, we also have over 1,000 flawed pieces available. Call Bob 508-679-6185. Slate is located in Little Compton, RI | ||
| Anonymous |
You have some where between 13-15 squares of slate! Thats if they are for a standard 3" (head) lap roof. Where is Little Compton, RI? | ||
| Tile Roofs, Inc. |
280 squares of 18-inch salvaged natural red Ludowici Mission tiles in excellent condition for sale. Call (888)708-8453 | ||
| Anonymous |
For Sale: 160+ Ludowici 206 Ridge pieces and 120 top closures. Natural Red /Terra Cotta. Florida. 941-586-5383. | ||
| rbates |
Roof Tile available in 3 weeks Miami-Dade certification for High Velocity Hurrican Zones. Styles( Flat, Spanish S & Hacienda) Please email me with your needs. Thank you |
