Slate Repair Services in NE OHIO
Slate and tile roofing is popular due to its modern appearance and energy efficiency. Slate roofing are heavier than asphalt shingles and may not be suitable for every building. Slate roofing is installed and repaired by Ohio Roofing Siding & Slate for residential properties.
Your premium roof deserves the best slate specialist (for decades to come). You can trust us to do what is best for your slate roof.
What is Slate Roofing
Slate is a traditional and durable roofing material that adds elegance and character to your home, place of worship, or business. Although slate can be more expensive to install, the initial cost is offset by its incredible longevity, which produces less environmental waste than synthetic alternatives and imparts a high-quality, old-world durability to your home and surroundings.
Why Slate Repairs are Important?
Slate is a natural material with unrivaled technical properties that will last for well over a century. In fact, the fixings and supporting timbers usually deteriorate before the slate tiles themselves. But how do you know whether your roof simply needs to be repaired or replace?
Corrosion of nails, also known as 'nail sickness,' causes slates to slip or split over time, and battens or pegs frequently decay due to woodworm or rot. Other factors that contribute to slate roof deterioration include:
The delamination of poor-quality slates, where they split into layers
Mechanical damage, such as wind-lift
Poor slating practice, such as the use of thin nails that eventually cut through slates
The decay of mortar 'torching' beneath slates.
What Should You Be Looking For?
Water damage to ceilings is probably not under the problem area on your roof when searching for issues internally.
It might be more difficult to locate missing, slipped, or damaged slates from the outside. However, if it's possible, you should be aware of whether they are dispersed throughout the entire roof or all in one location. If there is only one area of damage, the issue may be with another component, such as a chimney flashing, rather than the roof.
Check the firmness of any loose slates. The best method is to tap a loose single slate with a hammer gently in the center while holding it at the edge. If the slate is sound, it should produce a loud ringing sound.
For more information, reach out to us and our slate specialists will reach back to you.
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