Slate Roof Barn Conversions

Machined versions are manufactured by extruding a flat slab of clay which is pressed into a mould and fired in either tunnel or box gas fired.

Slate roof barn conversions.

During one of our barn conversions we film new welsh slate going on. A depth of 150mm spray foam insulation was needed to meet current building. Reclaimed random slate roof for music studio using diminishing courses. For people who do not plan to ever sell their home the incredible longevity of slate is a highly desirable benefit.

New peg tiled roof to barn conversion with conservation style roof light windows. New barn conversion low pitch roof using man made slates. 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. 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.

Former farm building conversion with new slates. Ecotite spray foam insulation applied to a barn conversion roof sarking board typically a scottish practice. You will note how the slates lap hence the method of fixing. We made sure every slate is nailed with copper coated nails.

A slate roof will easily last over 100 years which is at least double of what other roofing materials can offer. 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.