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The Slate Book . How to Design, Specify, Install and Repair a Slate Roof

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Manufacturer: Vermont Slate & Copper Services
Author: Brian Stearns
Binding: Paperback
Publication Date: 1998-01-01
Publisher: Vermont Slate & Copper Services
Label: Vermont Slate & Copper Services
Number Of Pages: 208

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Editorial Review
Finally, a book about slate roofing that is complete and up to date. This book is the most important tool for a slate roof project. Written for owners, architects, engineers, specifiers, installers and consultants, this book establishes a basis for communication and understanding for all parties. Addressed are issues such as estimating the cost of a slate roof, material handling, venting a slate roof, installing slate on cones and eyebrow dormers, the use of Ice and Water Shield, and many more topics never before written about in relation to slate roofing. Included is an entire section devoted to maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of existing slate roofs. 205 pages, 175+ figures, photos, tables and charts aid in clarifying important points of slate roofing. Checklists and appendices will aid in organizing any slate roof project.
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Simply the best!!!

2003-02-05
I have been involved in the Slate Roofing industry for 14 years. Before this publication was available, each slate company had their own installation manuals, but none were written from the perspective of the applicator or the specifier. This left a tremendous void in the industry.
"The Slate Book" fills this void as no other publication can. This publication covers every aspect of slate roofing, from a new roof to the repair of an existing slate roof. When putting together a specification for any project, their section on budgeting a project will pay for the book over and over and over again on just one project. Every detail is covered thoroughly from the very basic for those who are just doing a small repair to the most advanced situations. A tremendous amount of experience is behind every page. This is what makes "The Slate Book" an absolute must have for anyone who is involved in the slate roofing business. The Authors of this publication have made a committment to the industry which is invaluable. Simply put, there are other manuals out there. No other manual on the market can come close to this one. It is simply the best.

Written by bone heads

1999-10-20
I have worked with the author of this book on a slate roof. His work is poor and I think he has no buisness trying to come off as some kind of expert. Belive me he's not. John Cook Oak Sheet Metal, Inc.

slate roof repairing

1999-08-10
what is the best way to repair slate caps. help now

The Slate Book proves to be an invaluable reference source

1999-05-22
As a fairly young man, I have conciderable experience with slate repair, taught to me by my late father. I recently accepted a job with the National Park Service, and was assigned to a team installing a new slate roof on a historic barn that was under restoration. The Slate Book answered in detail, every question that our crew came up with. The installation is still in progress, but has been a great success so far thanks to a good team effort, and The Slate Book. My compliments to the authors! ---Jim Meyer