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SLATE ROOFING
Repairs Restorations Replacements
Second Generation Specializing Exclusively
In Quality Slate Roof Repair and Steeple Restoration Improper Face Nailing & Cement Use |
Flashings |
Valleys
Mismatched Color |
Snow Guards |
Pans |
Gutters |
Masonry
Imitation Slate |
When It's Time for a Replacement
A hole in the valley was repaired in 5 minutes by placing plastic roof cement. This will separate from the copper and leak again. If the roofer would have cleaned and soldered a copper patch over the hole, the repair would have been permanent and the customer would not be plagued by another future leak.
Valleys that have been coated with roof cement are a sure sign of previous water entry problems. Roof cement, however, is only a temporary solution to those past problems.
Copper valleys tend to develop wear holes after 40 - 60 years of service, however, many slates last in excess of 150 years. Notice how the hole forms at the edge of the slate. Once the wood deck is exposed, any deteriorated wood is replaced. Finally the new copper valley is replaced and the roof will be functioning for future generations.
Two courses of slate on either side must be removed in order for the valley to be properly replaced.
A freshly completed valley replacement project on a historic roof.
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