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Name: North Country Slate
Brand: North Country Slate
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SlateTec by North Country – Part 1 – Tools & Materials

By twbeacon Dec 4th, 2025

Installing a SlateTec by North Country lightweight roof system can be quick and easy with the following material list; 12” or 14” (length) North Country Slate natural slate shingles, HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) SlateTec Interlayment and copper slate nails and repair hooks.

SlateTec by North Country – Part 2 – Deck Prep

By twbeacon Dec 4th, 2025

Preparing for the installation of a SlateTec by North Country lightweight roof system requires following local building code standards. Once the approved roof deck and underlayment is installed, you can start to install 1/4" cant strip followed by eave drip edge.

SlateTec by North Country – Part 3 – Introduction to Field Slate...

By twbeacon Dec 4th, 2025

Once your deck preparation is completed you can start to measure and chalk your roof layout. Your first step to field installation will be to install the first course of interlayment. Ensure all interlayment laps over rake, eave, and valley metal. When installing field slates ensure a minimum gap of 1/16” between slates.

SlateTec by North Country – Part 4 – Valley Course Installation

By twbeacon Dec 4th, 2025

Installing slates reaching into valleys and rake edges is best done utilizing the widest slate possible for nailing strength, ease of installation and overall improved stability. Installing slates from the valley & rake edge working towards the middle of the field on valley courses can offer an ease of installation.

SlateTec by North Country – Part 5 – Approach Slate to Ridge Cap

By twbeacon Dec 4th, 2025

Mark and install interlayment to ensure proper width to bottom of ridge nailer and trim excess interlayment. Cut and fit approach slates as necessary as last course of field installation. Ensure minimum 6” lap on interlayment joints.

SlateTec by North Country – Part 6 – Ridge Cap

By twbeacon Dec 4th, 2025

Install interlayment over ridge apex and ensure that it covers nail heads of last course of field slates on both sides. Install 12” length ridge slates at 8” (exposure) and 14” length ridge slates at 10” (exposure).

SlateTec by North Country – Part 7 – Repair

By twbeacon Dec 4th, 2025

Repairing a SlateTec roof system is easy. Start by removing the broken slate with a slate ripper. Locate the top edge of the slate in the course below and install a 4” slate repair hook Slate Shingle Tools & Accessories at this top edge. Cut a piece of interlayment bib and trim the corners.

SlateTec by North Country – Part 8 – Finished Roof

By twbeacon Dec 4th, 2025

This innovative lightweight slate roof system allows a 35-40% reduction in roof weight to accommodate slate roofs at less than 6 lbs. per square foot. This system is perfect for new construction or roof replacements upgrades from a cedar shake, plastic fake slate, or asphalt shingle roof without any structural support requirements.

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