Slate Roof Eaves Detail

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Slate roof eaves detail.

Coverage of slates see table 2 for coverage of all slate sizes at different laps. Thicknesses of slate but longer nails should be used at the eaves course especially if a sprocket is used. Alongside the tile and slate vents danelaw offers a range of eaves and soffit vents con6 and clay6. When upgrading roof space insulation it is important to consider the effect on the roof and ensure that adequate levels of ventilation are provided or maintained to avoid damage and the decay.

This autocad detail can be used in your roof design cad drawings. Slating terms and phrases if you are not a seasoned roofer some of the terms used for slates batten spacing or overlapping of the slates can add to the confusion. Eaves courses of tiles should be at same pitch as general tiling. The ventilated dry fix ridge and hip systems.

If a sprocketted or bell cast detail is used then eaves courses should beno lower than the minimum recommended roof pitch. Eaves with over fascia ventilation. Roof pitch the angle of a roof not only determines what slates to use but the amount of overlap that the slate roof needs to remain waterproof. For further information on this or any other slate roof design visit.

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