A standard work on all aspects of constructing pitched roofs a must for architects and building engineers. However, this book contains a wealth of information on which todays modern slate roofing industry is based, and therefore remains a valuable addition to the. Historically, they were so large 12 by 12 inches and 16 by 16 inches were standard sizes that they required storm anchors hooks to hold the edges down during high winds. I have never had anything except a 5 star experience when working with north. This book is essentially a reprint of the 1926 national slate association booklet, slate roofs, with added material. If it were only a copy of slate roofs, it would have been a better book most of the misinformation comes with the added material. Even after 40 years of slate roofing i still pick up details and tidbits that are new and interesting. Youll find explanations and illustrations showing time proven slate roofing techniques, specifications, historical perspective and more. If you estimate, install or repair roofing in residential or commercial structures, this book will show you the methods and materials the real pros use the tricks, shortcuts, and estimating formulas that will get you the job, keep your labor and material costs on target, and bring you a healthy profit. National slate association slate roofs design and installation manual 2010 edition. Yet, on the other hand, it is also extremely tough, so it works as a covering for homes and other structures. Our slate comes in a variety of colors, including black, red, green, purple, and others.
Any older carpentry book will explain the spans and sizes for standard roof framing. Walking on slate roofs during installation is one of the most common causes of breakage and subse quent failure with new slate roofs. Other than a slight adjustment to the title, to be more compatible with a 21stcentury readership, and a few corrections and stylistic a classic text on slate roof. In all cases, the starter slate must be laid over a shim or cant strip about 12 inch thick, which cants the slate at an angle comparable to the angle of the.
Performance, diagnosis, maintenance, repair and the. Almost all the information is presented exactly as in the original publication, even anachronistic references. The history and culture by laura twomey slate quarry slate quarry. Published september 1, 1997, the slate roof bible is the first comprehensive book on the topic of slate roofs since 1926.
Its specialization in this stone remains to this day since almost 90% of european slate roofing originates from spain. We offer the book slate roofs 1926, with free shipping at the slate roof warehouse. Historic slate roofs includes a front section of 19 color photographs, a new preface to an expanded classic. Full color pdf, 374 pages, nearly 800 illustrations. Slate is a fine, low grade mud rock with a well developed penetrative cleavage. A home owner buys a house with an existing slate roof. These photos were included in order to update this book with images of an actual installation. Written for owners, architects, engineers, specifiers, installers and consultants, this book establishes a basis. The publication of historic slate roofsprovided an opportunity to correct some of that. The building is circa 19301935, with a multicolor, variegated slate roof, stucco siding, half timbering, all in the lake mohawk tudor style. Great book from historical context and should be read by everyone having a slate roof placed on their home. This book is the most important tool for a slate roof project.
The repair, replacement, and maintenance of historic slate roofs, preservation briefs no. The slate roof bible is a fine book, filled with fascinating information about slate. Slate is naturally a good fit for roofing because of the characteristics that it offers. We sell the slate roof bible, 3rd edition with slate roofs 1926 at the slate roof. Over the years, i have read every slate and sheetmetal book i have been able to get my hands on. The third edition of the book reflects more than a decade of additional. Joseph jenkins climbed on his first slate roof in 1968, authored the first edition of the slate roof bible in 1997, and published the second edition in. In a nutshell, the book is a reproduction of the clas sic, slate roofs, published by the original national slate association in 1926. United workers cooperatives, also known as allerton coops, is a historic apartment building complex located at 27002870 bronx park east in allerton, bronx, new york city. The srca has published natural quarried slate roofing installation guidelines in both english and spanish, freely available to the public, and is developing. It offers extensive and fundamental information on all common types of roofing, and provides practical details for their construction. Joseph jenkins climbed on his first slate roof in 1968, authored the first edition of the slate roof bible in 1997, and published the second edition in 2003.
Do not use electrogalvanized nails for slate use copper or stainless steel nails on new installations and hot dipped gal vanized nails, or better, on recycled roofs. National slate associate slate roofs mobile field guide. About slate roofing contractors association of north america, inc. When a roof consultant inspects historic slate roofs, he or she will invariably witness a plethora of chronic slate repair mistakes. Slate roofs, national slate association, 1926, reprinted 1977 by vermont structural slate co. It contains 200 photos, some in color, and an additional 175 black and white drawings. Design and installation manual, 2010 edition, is by far the most comprehensive and practically designed slate roofing book i have read. Slate roofing contractor members also receive a copy of the slate roof bible, 3rd edition, and a copy of the national slate associations 1926 book, slate roofs. On the one hand, it is breakable, so it can be formed into thin sheets with relative ease. The 1926 timeless classic has been carefully reprinting with a completely new foreword. Slate roofing source lists slate roofing contractors.
I recently finished reading the bible cover to cover. Standard roof slate sizes range from 6x10 to 14x24 and everything in between. We adapted the title to be more compatible with a 21 st century readership, and made some corrections and stylistic changes. Thousands of pennsylvania black slate roofs installed in the late 1800s are now needing replaced. Slate roofs originally published in 1926, slate roofs is the definitive guide to slate roofing. Reference books and articles that explain the installation, repair, and.
In fact, some historic slate roofs have been so poorly maint ained and even abused by contractors that. Slate bible and slate roofs books slate roof warehouse. The national slate association compiled a comprehensive overview of slate roofs in 1926, covering everything from characteristics and important data with regard to slate and the specifics of construction. This twopart book tells you why older slate roofs should be. Protecting roofing workers 9 the care and safe use of ladders, scaffolds, fall protection systems, and other equipment they will be using on the job. The original book had some misinformation which is reprinted in this work without correction. Included at the end of the book are 47 additional pages including 21st century guidelines for slate roof installation, repair, and restoration, as well as excerpts from the 2016 slate roof bible 3rd edition. With howto info and specifications, tina skinner ed, schiffer publishing, 2008, isbn10.
Master slate roof builder joseph jenkins has brought back into print the classic slate roofs, first published in january, 1926, by the then nascent national slate association. Slate roofs are still seen frequently in upstate new york and throughout new england. Employers must provide the right equipment employers must provide fall protection and the right equipment for the. American slate can be produced in any size and thickness. In the 1800s, the spanish began a quarrying process that was efficient enough to produce slate for everyday homes. National slate association slate roofs 1926 edition. A book comprising roofing slate tables, rules for measuring slate work, designs for ornamental work, nails required for a square, rules and information for new beginners, and other valuable information for the use of quarrymen, roofers, architects and dealers. Slate roof bible ebook, 3rd edition electronic pdf download. The complex includes three contributing buildings and five contributing structures.
Understand the requirements of oshas fall protection standards at 29 cfr 1926, subpart m, to protect workers exposed to falls six feet or more above a lower level. Roof structures roofs section1 module 3 sheet 12section double roofs a double roof is a roof whose rafters are of such a length that they require an intermediate support. The roof construction manual with over 1800 plans and 220 photographs is a vital reference work on the construction of pitched roofs. Hardcover, full color, 374 pages, nearly 800 illustrations. Training slate roofing contractors association of north america, inc. This support is usually a beam which is secured under the rafters at a point half way between the ridge and the wallplate.
Installing slate roofs and avoiding common mistakes. It is the finest grained foliated metamorphic rock. Finally, a book about slate roofing that is complete and up to date. The tudor revival style buildings were built during two construction campaigns, 1926 1927 and 19271929 by the. Also includes a cdrom with all the material in the book, handy lookup features, and the ability to capture and print out for your crew the instructions and diagrams for any job. Because they had little overlap on their edges, french method shingles provided only one layer of roofi ng. The awardwinning slate roof bible, 2nd edition, has over 350 color photographs of slate and slate roofs from around the world, and a total of over 600 photos, illustrations, graphs, charts, diagrams, maps, etc. Slate roofs is a piece of history yet contains practical solutions still very relevant for todays roofer.
Although many older slate roofs were constructed without membrane flashings and remained leakproof for decades, new developments in underlayment materials provide added security should the slate or flashing become damaged by weather. Slate roofing contractors association of north america. The installation of natural quarried roofing slates, although not rocket science. In a nutshell, the book is a reproduction of the classic, slate roofs, published by the original national slate association in 1926. Slate is a finegrained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shaletype sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through lowgrade regional metamorphism. As a slate roofing contractor, i recognize the value of the information being put forth in this book. Rather than have the roof professionally assessed and. Often, the first part of a slate roof to fail is the fixing nails. Historic home, decorative slate roof modern slate roof style home in ireland, showing the construction under slate roofs historic slate roof what is slate and how is it applied. In america, slate roofs did appear in the 1600s but the first quarry did not open until 1785. Having said that, however, the original slate roofshad its share of misinformation as well. Know the pitch of the roof and follow the appropriate standard.