install a slate roof?3. How much does slate weigh?4. Is there special framing or structure needed for slate?5. What is the lowest pitch that the slate should go on?6. How.... Weathering or semi-weathering green and gray slates can develop brownish and pinkish tints, due to iron in the slate. At the time of new installation, the percentage that will turn color...) is to install a reclaimed slate which has already undergone the weathering process. Unfading slates also change colors to some degree. Some can turn a deeper shade and some can...

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a historical appearance and often at a lower cost than new materials. Reclaimed muti-color graduated thickness slate installed on a new build estate manor in Grosse Pointe. Close...-up of Grosse Pointe roof. Reclaimed Vermont green and purple slate roof graduated in length from 28" down to 12" and graduated in thickness from 1 1/2" down to 1/4" installed... of slate is desired, consider installing a good-quality salvaged slate. It will be more reliable than synthetic slate, and less expensive than a new slate roof. A salvaged slate...

work on this project included: New slate roof on the steeple. Extensive restoration of the slate roof on main building. Replicate and install missing finials. Clean and copper... for a contractor you can count on to work with the client, architect and other vendors one who will get your project done to spec, on-time and within budget? 2003-2011 The Durable Slate Company1-877-340-9181 ...

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