Slate Roofing

By Tim Carter
©1993-2008 Tim Carter

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Summary: Slate roofing is beautiful and long lasting, gracing castles in Europe and homes in the U.S. Slate does becomes brittle, falls dangerously, and requires special techniques to affix and repair. A new option for a roof of slate is now available for your new home or building. Read these facts and tips if you own or plan to install a slate roof.

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Robert
09 Jun 2008, 19:45

I was told that you can put one layer of shingles over slate. is this true? If not than what is the estimates to cost to remove and put new shingles? My slate is roof is approx 90 years old.

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