| Author | Message | ||
     Scottishslater (Scottishslater) Senior Member Username: Scottishslater Post Number: 126 Registered: 01-2012 |
sure old school am in Glasgow am sure where he is Aberdeen you can give him my cell number 07818640673 | ||
| Old_school (Old_school) Senior Member Username: Old_school Post Number: 848 Registered: 01-2009 |
Hey Scottish slater; Where are you located in Scotland? Anywhere near St. Cyrus? I have been corresponding with a architect there and he is building a round building for his office and is putting on a slate roof. Maybe you could contact him and give him a hand. | ||
| Old_school (Old_school) Senior Member Username: Old_school Post Number: 847 Registered: 01-2009 |
Stu, when they clip the corners of the slate like that at the outside edge, it will direct the water back onto the roof so it won't flow over the side. Some people do it and others don't | ||
| Lazeyjack (Lazeyjack) Senior Member Username: Lazeyjack Post Number: 55 Registered: 04-2012 |
Stevan not sure whatI am seeing on the last slate in a row by the barge board(facia) best rgds Stuart | ||
| Scottishslater (Scottishslater) Senior Member Username: Scottishslater Post Number: 124 Registered: 01-2012 |
different colours of the same slate vermont am sure | ||
| Aspiring_roofer (Aspiring_roofer) New member Username: Aspiring_roofer Post Number: 8 Registered: 06-2012 |
What slates have you used to create this? They appear quite thick with well dressed edges? | ||
| Scottishslater (Scottishslater) Senior Member Username: Scottishslater Post Number: 123 Registered: 01-2012 |
Thanks old school | ||
| Old_school (Old_school) Senior Member Username: Old_school Post Number: 842 Registered: 01-2009 |
Nicely done Scottish! | ||
| Scottishslater (Scottishslater) Senior Member Username: Scottishslater Post Number: 122 Registered: 01-2012 |
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| Scottishslater (Scottishslater) Senior Member Username: Scottishslater Post Number: 121 Registered: 01-2012 |
The Style on that roof i layed in New-York few weeks ago believe it or not | ||
| Aspiring_roofer (Aspiring_roofer) New member Username: Aspiring_roofer Post Number: 7 Registered: 06-2012 |
I am looking for ideas to replace my cedar shingle roof. Can you give me a starting point for developing a rustic look on a wooded chalk slope in Southern England? I know that there is a Vermont Weathering slate, for example. Thanks  | ||
| Branden_wilson (Branden_wilson) Senior Member Username: Branden_wilson Post Number: 123 Registered: 03-2008 |
thanks for asking! i'm always around. i've been installing walaba in nassau, bahamas. always lookin for work in the US but really don't expect to get anymore. i can enjoy yours though!enjoy yourselves! REAL SLATER | ||
| Chris (Chris) Senior Member Username: Chris Post Number: 161 Registered: 09-2009 |
looks great !!! | ||
| Cpaulin (Cpaulin) Junior Member Username: Cpaulin Post Number: 18 Registered: 08-2006 |
A word of defense: the Owner and his wife had a clear idea of what they wanted, educated themselves about slate roofs, and really were a pleasure to work with. I initially wanted to put on a VT black or strata grey in standard thickness, but they had a clear concept that was less formal and not stuffy. They are very happy with the end aesthetics and workmanship. Shawn and JoAnne w/ Camara did a great job of matching colors for us. We are proud of our work. | ||
| Lazeyjack (Lazeyjack) Senior Member Username: Lazeyjack Post Number: 52 Registered: 04-2012 |
Brandon, where the hell have you been, AWOL without leave best rgds Stuart | ||
| Cpaulin (Cpaulin) Junior Member Username: Cpaulin Post Number: 17 Registered: 08-2006 |
Rough sawn 1"x10" poplar. Charlie planed this for us too, so everything was a smooth as the carpenter's framing. | ||
| Slate_man (Slate_man) Senior Member Username: Slate_man Post Number: 750 Registered: 01-2007 |
What about the decking? | ||
| Old_school (Old_school) Senior Member Username: Old_school Post Number: 830 Registered: 01-2009 |
Looking good! | ||
| Branden_wilson (Branden_wilson) Senior Member Username: Branden_wilson Post Number: 122 Registered: 03-2008 |
great job! i love the copper above the window! and what a victory, a natural slate roof installed properly on a modest home. you got through an american home"owner", "builder", architect and code with a pure product. even no ice guard!?! you're the man! REAL SLATER | ||
| Cpaulin (Cpaulin) Junior Member Username: Cpaulin Post Number: 16 Registered: 08-2006 |
Random width, 10% heavies (up to 1" thick), four color blend (40% semi weathering grey/green, 20% royal purple, 20% mottled green & purple, 20% unfading emerald green), 5" headlap at the eaves. No damned ice/water shield, tar, caulk, glue, screws, ring shank nails or any of the other stuff that only makes the roof difficult to repair. 100% slate & copper, with a touch of 50/50 solder. Still waiting on the architect (!) to specify the snow guards, which will now have to be retrofit since we finished everything else several months ago. We're also going to fabricate some custom copper chimney caps whenever the owner selects a schematic design. Can't wait till they get all the rest of the exterior work finished so I can get some nice photos.             (Message edited by cpaulin on June 13, 2012) |
