Slate Roof Barn Conversions

New barn conversion low pitch roof using man made slates.

Slate roof barn conversions.

During one of our barn conversions we film new welsh slate going on. Make offer roofing slate roof shingles farmhouse tiles slates tile 16 x8 bundle of 10 four vintage slate roof shingles rectangular approx 18x9 art painting 20 00. For people who do not plan to ever sell their home the incredible longevity of slate is a highly desirable benefit. Ecotite spray foam insulation applied to a barn conversion roof sarking board typically a scottish practice.

Although evening out the roof will help the roof covering sit flush and weathertight a completely symmetrical new roof laid with replacement tiles can lack character. Part of the charm of a barn conversion can be the irregularity of the roof shape where the original timbers may have bowed twisted and warped over time. Handmade clay roof tiles from lifestiles were specified for this barn conversion in essex hand and machine made options are available with your choice likely to be largely dictated by your budget. We made sure every slate is nailed with copper coated nails.

Many slate tile manufacturers offer up to 100 year warranty on their products. Former farm building conversion with new slates. You will note how the slates lap hence the method of fixing. A depth of 150mm spray foam insulation was needed to meet current building.

A slate roof will easily last over 100 years which is at least double of what other roofing materials can offer. New peg tiled roof to barn conversion.