| Author | Message | ||
     Lv_pa (Lv_pa) Junior Member Username: Lv_pa Post Number: 17 Registered: 05-2007 |
Braymer, thanks, and yes, the pattern is (from the bottom up) 5 straight rows, then 3 corner-cut rows, then 4 straight, then 3 corner-cut, then 4 straight. I'm actually just reproducing the pattern of the old roof, the only thing I'm doing differently is using a contrasting type of slate for the corner-cut rows. Yes, this area has some nice but aging slate roofs. Unfortunately I know of no other new ones being installed around here except at Lehigh University. My neighbors had one in much better condition than my old one, also with nice patterns, but they tore it off and replaced it with asphalt.  I'm hoping to eventually inspire some of my other neighbors to do better. | ||
| Braymer (Braymer) Senior Member Username: Braymer Post Number: 96 Registered: 09-2008 |
That looks great. Please show more photos when it is done. Looks like you spaced the pattern nicelly, the slates with the square corners have 5 rows- then 4 - then 3 up to the ridge? Hellertown, thats SW of Allentown? nIce area for roofs. | ||
| Lv_pa (Lv_pa) Junior Member Username: Lv_pa Post Number: 16 Registered: 05-2007 |
They're galvanized -- I know, don't shoot me. I can explain. Before I started, the roof had a mixture of snow guards like you see, and some incredibly old rusty ones that for all I know were original w/the house. The newer ones had lasted over 10 years with minimal wear, and the previous owner had left behind a bunch of extras. I decided to use them on the back quadrant of the house (what you see in the pics) to save a few $$. For the street-facing sides I will probably look for some brass ones. Recommendations are welcome. | ||
| Joe (Joe) Senior Member Username: Joe Post Number: 394 Registered: 07-2006 |
What are those snow guards? | ||
| Lv_pa (Lv_pa) Junior Member Username: Lv_pa Post Number: 15 Registered: 05-2007 |
Old_school, it seems this message board software cuts off the link address after the @ sign. If you copy and paste the whole line (starting with http... and ending with ...1693) into your browser address area and hit return, it should work. It may be easier to select it by clicking your mouse to the right of the "3" and dragging backwards. Kwhord and Slate_man, thanks for the props. Yes that sounds right (Chapman). It's the better grade of ribbon slate, but it (and the nails) are falling apart after 107 years. | ||
| Kwhord (Kwhord) Senior Member Username: Kwhord Post Number: 208 Registered: 10-2006 |
Is the old roof Chapman slate? Looks like nice work! | ||
| Old_school (Old_school) Senior Member Username: Old_school Post Number: 124 Registered: 01-2009 |
I clicked on your link and got nothing. What have I done wrong? | ||
| Lv_pa (Lv_pa) Junior Member Username: Lv_pa Post Number: 14 Registered: 05-2007 |
Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. | ||
| Slate_man (Slate_man) Senior Member Username: Slate_man Post Number: 399 Registered: 01-2007 |
I like the design, where is this located. | ||
| Lv_pa (Lv_pa) Junior Member Username: Lv_pa Post Number: 13 Registered: 05-2007 |
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27245005@N05/sets/72157617243881693 So what do you guys think so far? |
