The slate laying process is not so difficult, if you get an instruction in advance about the technical aspects of the work, prepare the necessary tools and fasteners.
The roofing of your home is as important as the foundation and walls.
Thanks to her, the room is protected from rain.
The main issue after the completion of the house - what kind of roofing to choose.
Of the huge amount of modern building materials to choose the right option is not so easy. But preference is still given to the slate.
Slate, to date, the most popular material for the roof.
The latest equipment and modern technologies used to produce this material have incomparably improved its appearance and made it durable and stronger.
Pros of using slate:
- is moisture resistant;
- is resistant to frost;
- is resistant to sun exposure;
- strong;
- is non-flammable;
- is easy to install;
- small price;
- long service life.
It is worth noting that slate in comparison with other building materials, it is very convenient to work, the installation of slate by hand does not require the attraction of paid labor, and it is not difficult to cover the roof.
This is another advantage of this material, for which it still chooses a large number of people.
Also low price and high quality allow you to call it one of the best roofing materials.
Asbestotsementnymi sheets can be mounted any roof - one-pitch, gable, tent or four-slope.
And yet, it is better to install wave slate on roofs with slope slope up to 20 degrees or more than 35 degrees, this will reduce the probability of snow accumulation.
Before starting the installation of the roof, in order for the service to become long-term, and you did not have problems and questions, you need to familiarize yourself with the basic nuances of how to cover the roof with slate.
Contents:
- Species and characteristics of the slate
- Preparing for installation
- Required tools
- Mounting the lath
- Installation work
- How to properly lay the slate
- Slate
Slate types and characteristics
Slate manufacturing is not a difficult process. Produce it from a mixture of cement and asbestos.
Asbestos when mixed with cement creates a rigid reinforcing mesh.
There is also an euro-slate consisting of cellulose and fiberglass, it is impregnated with bitumen, and the third type is a metal scaffold.
The most used for roofing is asbestos-cement.
It has a relatively low cost, and roofing will last 35-40 years.
Slate sheet can be:
- six-wave;
- seven-wave;
- eight-wave.
The wider the pitch of the wave, the more material will go to the overlap. Select the type and method of installation is necessary, given the size and slope of the roof.
Preparing for installation
As with any construction process, slate laying on the roof with their own hands is carried out in several stages:
- Preparatory work begins with the calculation of the roof area, the required amount of consumable building material, purchase and delivery;
- Installation of a crate for future coating;
- Laying the waterproofing layer;
- Installation of slate sheets.
The last step should be approached as seriously as possible. It is on the quality of the installation that the longevity of your roof depends.
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To properly determine the number of slate sheets required, there is such a thing as a useful area, it is different from the actual area.
If the real area is about 2 meters, then taking into account all possible overlaps, it will be reduced by 35-40 cm.
So, when purchasing slate, it is necessary to take this figure into account.
There will also be a waste leaving during cutting, it's still important to foresee the marriage, the sheets can be broken in case of improper operation, so when ordering the material, increase it.
It will be cheaper if you have 1-2 sheets left than not enough, and you will have to organize a second delivery.
Required tools
For assembly work we will need:
- drill or screwdriver;
- measuring tape;
- a Bulgarian or hacksaw;
- level;
- pencil;
- hammer;
- twine.
Mounting the crate
Before you cover the roof with slate, you need to install rafters, they are laid waterproofing material - it will not allow moisture and condensate to get under the slate and penetrate into the attic space.
Previously, for this purpose, ruberoid was used, but modern technologies and manufacturers offer a huge selection of insulating materials with high technological data.
The cladding is installed from high quality wood, it is necessary to use only well-dried material, without a large number of knots - they can not withstand a large load, for example, snow.
The step of the lathing from the timber should take into account the fact that each slate sheet is designed for support from at least three jumpers.
Installation work
Slate laying technology takes into account the main wind direction and stacking of sheets so that the overlap is laid on the leeward side.
If the installation of slate for you a new experience, you need to know that this kind of material allows you to establish at one point no more than 2 layers, when calculating the purchase of material, this also needs to be taken into account, usually apply the chess method of laying, it is the simplest and mosteffective.
How to properly lay the slate
To cut an unnecessary part, you must use a bulgarian or a hacksaw. It is also important to avoid breaking off the corners.
The installation instruction recommends starting the installation from the lower left corner and moving straight along the ledge, rising to the roof ridge.
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The first row should be laid correctly according to a previously stretched string so that the overhang is even.
In the horizontal rows, the slate must be overlapped, the overlap of the vertical rows should be about 20-25 centimeters.
The simplest and most convenient way to cover: you need to shift each new row to 4 waves of the longitudinal edge. Thus, the sheets will fit in a checkerboard pattern.
For this, in each second row you need to cut the sheets into 4 waves in length. Four-wave sheet is stacked first, then whole sheets are put.
To fix the slate in it, it is necessary to drill holes with your own hands and install special nails, screws or screws in them.
The hole must be a couple of millimeters wider than the diameter of the nail. In no case can you drive nails without making holes in the sheet - this will lead to breakage.
Fasteners must have a rubber gasket, they must firmly fix the sheet to the crate, but do not enter until it stops.
If you use an eight-wave slate, then you need to fix it in the second and sixth waves, seven-wave - in the second and fifth.
The distance between the nails is about 10 centimeters. As you can see, the laying of the slate is a simple process, which you can do by yourself.
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Upon completion of installation work on laying slate tiles, it is recommended to paint it, this will give an aesthetic appearance and will protect against the appearance of moss.
For painting slate tiles, there are now special paints based on acrylic used for tile and concrete.
They are resistant to external weather factors, are not afraid of frost, sun, rain and snow.
The first step is priming coat application, it is better to use deep penetration compositions for it. This will ensure the maximum surface strengthening.
On such a surface, the paint will lie easier, and its consumption will be reduced. The second stage will be followed by painting in two layers, one layer will not be enough for uniform staining.
Painting is necessary, starting from the top down. After that, you can additionally coat the surface with a layer of water-repellent varnish.
For brushing or spray gun, if you are painting slabs of flat slate, then use a roller.
Flat Slate
Unlike wave slate, which is used mainly for roofing, there is also a flat slate.
The price of a flat slate tile is almost the same as a wave slate, it is also suitable for laying on a roof, the flooring technology does not differ, but its application area is much wider.
It is used for facing internal and external walls, as barriers, various structures, and also as a dry screed for laying tiles.
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High quality and availability figures for flat slate tiles have found great demand and a wide range of applications of this material.
So, with his own hands with the help of it you can equip the country plots, starting from the fence, and ending with small buildings such as shower cabins, toilets.
What type of slate to choose to cover the roof with your own hands, choose you, flat or wave - its quality will not disappoint you.
As a roof covering with modern technology, it is not inferior to more expensive building materials.
To help you get all the video instruction and photographic materials, follow them, and your roof will be strong and durable.
