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Reclaimed Welsh Slate Roof

Residential Reclaimed Welsh Slate Roof

K-Roofing installed this reclaimed Welsh slate roof, leadwork, gutters, downpipes, fascia and soffits on a private residential self build development in Oldham, Manchester.

Reclaimed Welsh Slates

• Reclaimed Welsh slates were chosen for their considerable longevity, aesthetic qualities and price.
• Choosing reclaimed Welsh slate over new can make significant cost savings on slate materials without affecting the lifespan of the roof.
• Reclaimed slates have the advantage of matching the look and feel of existing properties in the area.
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• On existing properties reclaimed slate coverings will help new developments such as home extensions, dormers and porches to blend in and appear the same age as the remainder of the roof
• Slate matching requires a sample of slate and matching to find an appropriate source at various slate yards or slate merchants
• Once the best match is found the slates are added to the roof so they blend either side of the new covering. This diffuses any marginal variations in colour or shade. Reclaimed slate is matched according to colour, thickness, dimensions, flatness, and grade and edge characteristics - roughness.

Alignment of Slates

• Our professional slate roofers ensure that slates are kept in alignment by fixing battons at regular intervals and ensuring that slates are 'half lapped' (sit halfway across each other).
• Slates are graded before installation with thicker slates laid at the eve-line (bottom of the roof) and thinner slates at the top of the elevation (ridgeline). This reduces loading on the roof structure

Blue Collared Slate Ridge

• The roof ridge pictures show the fully bedded and skimmed, blue collared slate ridge. The interlocking collars are designed to prevent water ingress into the roof. The ridge slates are bedded into cement along the apex / roofline. This ensures long lifespan and secure fixture

Lead Valleys

• The picture shows a dual pitch running into lead valley where run-off is channelled into the gutters.
• When lead valleys are installed, each lead section is no longer than 1.5 metres. The length restriction allows for thermal movement of the metal as it expands and contracts from solar heating over the course of a day heating. Without the lenght limits the lead would either become lose or split.
• The lead sections are fixed with copper nails to avoid corrosion and chemical reaction. The first and bottom section is nailed at the top and each subsequent section overlaps the underlying section by 150mm to prevent water ingress.

Health and Safety

• For the wellbeing of our clients, employees and subcontractors K-Roofing adhere to Health and Safety rules and Best Practice Guidance.
• The site property is fully scaffolded at all times, proper ladder access is provided and ladders are tied onto the scaffolding at all times.
• Scaffolding levels have a double hand rail and a wooden kick board is installed to prevent slips and falling materials or tools.
• Lead workers wear protective clothing and adher to LDA installation guidelines