Slate Roof Hip Tiles

Natural slate tile is fragile and requires lots of attention throughout the years.

Slate roof hip tiles.

Slate roofs were introduced in boston as early as 1654 and philadelphia in 1699. We ve arranged our products into handy categories from concrete and clay ridge tiles and hip tiles to flexipoint flexible pointing compound so you can quickly locate what you need. Archeological excavations at jamestown virginia have unearthed roofing slate in strata dating from 1625 1650 and 1640 1670. So i am looking at replacing the ridge and hip tiles for now how will the roofer replace the ridge and hip tiles without damaging any of my existing slates i understand they can use a crawler ladder for.

If you need some assistance before placing your order or advice on roof ridge tiles give our friendly customer service. Slate roof central basic instructions on how to install slate roof hips and ridges slate roof central is your center hub for all things related to natural quarried slate roofing. It s hard to beat mother nature but davinci has done it. Our tiles are engineered to be lighter to resist impact and to maintain their color longer.

Tiles are 18 l x 12 w x 1 4 h and available in 11 colors. Davinci slate delivers on that promise with its astonishing versatility. Although at first glance roof slate tiles may appear more expensive than other roof coverings the long lifespan means that they will often. Peter street vieux carre new orleans roofing slate tile h21.

Majestic slate hip and ridge is designed to provide the look of natural stone slate in the ridge and hip portions of the roof. Antique roofing slate tile brulator courtyard vierre carrie 1700 1800 n orleans. If you re tired of dealing with the costly maintenance and repairs required for your natural slate roof our imitation slate roof tiles are your best alternative. Installing composite slate roof tiles is the best slate roofing alternative.

Our huge range of ridge and hip tiles and accessories help you achieve a perfect finish. Seventeenth century building ordinances of new york and boston recommended the use of slate or tile roofs to ensure fireproof construction. Gaf timbertex antique slate double layer hip and ridge cap roofing shingles 20. Some homes were created with the promise of a slate roof in mind.

Here you can find instructions for installing a slate roof repairing and restoring slate roofs and repairing asbestos roofs and ceramic tile roofs.