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Darren:
I used Spanish slates...

2x4 are ok with 24" centers, it's common around here and we can only use slate, no shingles allowed.

I used 2x4 with 16" centers just to be safe.... :ddb:

Spin, slates can go on a flat wall as a waterproof covering, very steep roofs present no problems... :thumbup:

bogstandard:
If a shingle comes off, it blows away in the wind. You have to nail a new one on.

If a tile falls off, it dents your head and knocks you out. You have to replace the tile.

If a slate comes off and hits you edge on, it cuts you in half. It is then someone else's problem.

John

Bernd:

--- Quote from: Darren on May 28, 2009, 09:31:59 AM ---2x4 are ok with 24" centers, it's common around here and we can only use slate, no shingles allowed.

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Darren,

Do those dimensions take into concideration a snow load? I know slate has to be heaveir than shingles.

Bernd

Darren:
I had a good look at my house and made it better, that's been up for over 100yrs :thumbup:

We don't get much snow here Bernd, a couple of inches at worst and that wouldn't last the day.

Divided he ad:
Just to add another bit... My house roof is slate, 24x12's set on joists at 24" centres.... That was over the 100 years old!

Then I took the roof off and made a new one, all reclaimed slates went on the front (just over 50% saved used to match the neighbours) and spanish slate on the rear.... you can barely tell the difference... Except in the price!! These are set on joists that are made from 75x35mm pine and set at 600 centres.... lasted 5 winters so far! :)

John.....
--- Quote --- If a slate comes off and hits you edge on, it cuts you in half. It is then someone else's problem.
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:lol:
interesting outlook you have :)

Slate will be used on some vertical walls by me.... When I get around to finishing off my house ::)

Ralph.

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