Restoring Slate Roof

Slate has been protecting structures for thousands of years.

Restoring slate roof.

Hkc roofing takes great pride in repairing installing maintaining and restoring slate roofs in cincinnati and northern kentucky. The award winning slate roof bible 2nd edition has over 350 color photographs of slate and slate roofs from around the world and a total of over 600 photos illustrations graphs charts diagrams maps etc. Before repairing or replacing an existing slate roof it is important to document the existing conditions and detailing of the roof using written visual and physical evidence so that original features can be identified and preserved. Jenkins down home style converts potentially tedious subjects like slate geology roof safety tools installation and repairs into readable delights.

Originally discovered and used in wales slate is still quarried today all around the world. While slate tile often is associated with shades of gray this natural stone actually comes in a wide variety of shades including blue brown and pink. Replacing a slate roof on the other hand usually needs to happen at some point particularly with older historic homes. To restore the slate to new the soot needs to be removed.

When repairing or replacing a slate roof original details affecting its visual character should be retained.