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bogstandard:
That's better.
Stilldrillin:
--- Quote from: bogstandard on May 27, 2009, 03:00:17 AM ---That's better.
--- End quote ---
Yep!
That`ll do...... :)
Darren:
Thanks Guys,
We had to think hard about what to put on the roof, some sort of sheeting would have been easier, but not as good long term.
The pro's and cons were
Sheeting, cheaper and easier but not as nice looking or long lasting. Hot in summer, cold in winter.
Slate, very expensive, never done it before and a lot of work. better heat regulation all year round, plus we are going to insulate it as well. (I must be getting soft)
We are glad we chose slates, though it's not cheap. I should never have to attend to the roof again on my lifetime which was the deciding factor. I'm not getting any younger you know :lol: And if we sell the place at a later date we should get a good return on our investment.
:)
SPiN Racing:
Ohhh slatesssss...
I will be needing to re-do my garage roof in a couple years here... its a 8-12 pitch IIRC. VERY VERY STEEP.
Do slates work on a steep roof very well? And are they really expensive? I mean... shingles are the big thing here. All sorts in all sorts of colors, and shapes. They are tar and gravel style fiberglass IIRC. I just wasnt sure what the requirements and effort is to do Slates.. and we are talking Rock... correct?
I am gonna have to research those.. They look really nice. :headbang:
Bernd:
Spin,
Using slate depands on the roof structure. If they are 2 X 4 on 32" centers I think slate would be to heavy. 2 X 6 on 16" centers would be better. Slate is rock or hardened mud actually. I think you can also get them firberglass version.
Don't they use Spanish tile for roofing in Florida?
Bernd
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