Slate Roof Eaves Detail

Download this typical eaves detail cad drawing for use in your architectural detail design cad drawings.

Slate roof eaves detail.

This autocad detail can be used in your roof design cad drawings. Example slate type del carmen slate size mm mm 400 250. For further information on this or any other slate roof design visit. Set top of fascia board at correct level and fit ventilator in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.

Roof pitch the angle of a roof not only determines what slates to use but the amount of overlap that the slate roof needs to remain waterproof. Coverage of slates see table 2 for coverage of all slate sizes at different laps. Alongside the tile and slate vents danelaw offers a range of eaves and soffit vents con6 and clay6. Eaves with over fascia ventilation.

Total weight of slate roof the total weight of slates on a roof can be calculated as follows. When upgrading roof space insulation it is important to consider the effect on the roof and ensure that adequate levels of ventilation are provided or maintained to avoid damage and the decay. Eaves courses of tiles should be at same pitch as general tiling. If a sprocketted or bell cast detail is used then eaves courses should beno lower than the minimum recommended roof pitch.

Slating terms and phrases if you are not a seasoned roofer some of the terms used for slates batten spacing or overlapping of the slates can add to the confusion.