Slate Roof Ridge Detail

The copper ridge cap is locked into the base flashings.

Slate roof ridge detail.

Copper base flashing is installed on both sides of the batten with brass screws and lead washers. The usual method for a slate ridge in volves laying some lath 1x or horsefeathers parallel to the ridge and then a metal flashing over this and headlapped down over the last course then running your ridge slates over this and either tarring the peak or installing a metal cap. Vertical rod is a lightning rod. For more information contact us on 01282 423 444.

Cad drawings and further information about designing your roof. The base flashings maintain contact with the shingles by spring action. Call us at 814 786 9085. This detail involves the use of a ridge batten anchored to the ridge pole.

We sell copper ridge for roofs at the slate roof warehouse. On average north american produced s 1 rated roofing slate will cost 400 600 usd per square 100 square feet or 4 00 to 6. Hire the best slate roof installers in los angeles ca on homeadvisor. In this case 2 5 inch copper roofing nails were used.

We are often asked by designers architects home and building owners what will a slate roof cost me. You will need longer nails when installing ridge slates over vent material.