Stone Slate Roofing English Heritage

Collyweston roofs on the round church cambridge.

Stone slate roofing english heritage.

It is considerably heavier than true slate. 9 stone roofing association. Terry hughes knows more than most and possibly more than anyone else alive about the stone roofing traditions of the british isles. Conserving the materials and practice of traditional stone slate roofing in england.

As the material and methods of stone slate roofing vary from region to region it concentrates on general principles. At tamko the popular heritage shingle series features the best roofing colors on the market that are backed by a brand name recognized for its rich history core values of honesty and integrity quality products and processes authority with building professionals and support for its community. Collyweston stone slate is a traditional roofing material found in central england. When recording head and side laps lath or batten gauges and specific details.

Or by post write to. Some local authorities provide leaflets on regional roofing practice. 0870 429 6658. Published in 1998 and revised in 2005 this comprehensive guide to the conservation of stone slate roofs covers all aspects from the production of stone slates to advice on choosing a slater.

A methodical approach is essential. English stone slate and scottish slate sources are well researched see the author s stone roofing in england and ja walsh s scottish slate quarries in the recommended reading section and the list of specific sources for the former will be expanded when the english heritage strategic stone study is complete. It is not a proper slate but a limestone found in narrow beds. The english stone forum have published the papers from a conference held on england s stone built heritage.

Collyweston quarry at duddington. English heritage stone slate technical advice note. In the late 1990s english heritage. Although slate is the most common by far it s not the only stone used as a roofing material.

It had some success. Since then terry hughes has continued to champion stone roofing. Roofing guidance and links. Home publication index english heritage stone slate roofing technical advice note stone slate roofing technical advice note publication year 1998 document status caution.

The product code number is 51024. English heritage research transactions vol. To order a copy by phone call. For guidance on the specific local roofing types and methods advice should be sought from the local planning authority.

Abstract gives guidance for architects surveyors and building owners on the repair and reroofing of traditional stone slates roofs in england.