Although evening out the roof will help the roof covering sit flush and weathertight a completely symmetrical new roof laid with replacement tiles can lack character.
Slate roof barn conversions.
New peg tiled roof to barn conversion.
Part of the charm of a barn conversion can be the irregularity of the roof shape where the original timbers may have bowed twisted and warped over time.
Many slate tile manufacturers offer up to 100 year warranty on their products.
A slate roof will easily last over 100 years which is at least double of what other roofing materials can offer.
Ecotite spray foam insulation applied to a barn conversion roof sarking board typically a scottish practice.
Former farm building conversion with new slates.
New peg tiled roof to barn conversion with conservation style roof light windows.
Machined versions are manufactured by extruding a flat slab of clay which is pressed into a mould and fired in either tunnel or box gas fired.
New barn conversion low pitch roof using man made slates.
A depth of 150mm spray foam insulation was needed to meet current building.
We made sure every slate is nailed with copper coated nails.
During one of our barn conversions we film new welsh slate going on.
For people who do not plan to ever sell their home the incredible longevity of slate is a highly desirable benefit.
Reclaimed random slate roof for music studio using diminishing courses.