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Slate roof for shed

Slate roof for shed

By     Oct 20th, 2017
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If you want a shed to last for years, why not put a slate roof on it! Created by nature over 500 million years ago, natural roofing slate has been sheltering man from the elements for more than a thousand years. If you do decide to build a shed with a slate roof, you will need to make sure the structure is strong enough to support the weight.  The standard thicknesses of a slate roof in North America is ¼”.  One square of slate which will cover 100 square feet of roof area weighs approximately 950 LBS per square.

slate roof for shed

When considering a slate roof, depending on the size and nearby home, you can make the roof a blend of several colors, weathering slate, unfading slate, single size and random widths/lengths. Let’s say your gable shed is 10’ x 8’ you might want to consider a smaller slate tile like a 14” length which will give you 5.5” exposure when installed with a 3” headlap.

Slate roof tile for shed

The minimum plywood requirements are 5/8” but ¾” is preferred.

By     Oct 20th, 2017
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Sheena Owen

Sheena Owen began working for North Country Slate on October 12, 1999. Started as the Sales Coordinator and transitioned to a Sales Representative. Daily duties include providing customer service, new business development, inside sales, handling all cross-border customs issues/documentation, arranging shipments, health and safety representation and social media marketing. Sheena graduated from the University of Guelph in 1992 with a BA in English and Drama and in 1995 graduated with a Diploma in Radio and Television Broadcasting from Centennial College. Sheena’s first job was the Executive Producer’s Assistant for TV shows including Robocop, F/X The Series and Nikita. She went on to becoming an Assistant Manager at Eddie Bauer. In her spare time, Sheena enjoys traveling, gardening and hikes with family and friends.
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