Expert Slate Roof Repair Services in Pittsburgh
For top quality expert slate roof repair in Pittsburgh, call the #1 Slate roof repair company in Pittsburgh Prescott Roofing and Remodeling. Our 118 years (and counting!) experience repairing slate roofs in Pittsburgh allows us to offer expert slate roof repairs for our customers.
What makes us the top slate roof repair company in Pittsburgh is our commitment to using the proper slate roof repair material-replacement slate matching existing as close as possible, proper underlayment, and new metal flashings where applicable. Along with the proper repair technicians to perform the repairs with precision and care, this results in a slate roof repair that provides the customer with a sense of confidence and security in knowing that their roof has been properly repaired. For top quality slate roof repair in Pittsburgh, call Prescott Roofing and Remodeling, your slate roof repair experts
Slate Roof Repair in Pittsburgh: Expert Solutions for Lasting Quality
With harder, longer-lasting slate, issues arise from flashing failures at valleys, around chimneys and walls, at vent pipes and other penetrations. Tin (no longer available) and copper are the most common metals used in re-flashing these details, although .032-gauge aluminum is an acceptable substitute for copper. Flashing details can be repaired without removing the whole roof; however, this type of work requires a roofer experienced in working with slate.Flashing details that are still in good condition often need a fresh application of polyurethane sealant - a material that remains flexible over time. Other areas that may require sealing include ridges and hips. Also, lower-sloped roofs are prone to failure because people will walk on them and break the slates. Then non-professionals perform poor repairs because the areas are accessible. The roof will still leak and this creates more traffic, resulting in a downward spiral of deterioration and ending with the slate roof needing replacement. The periodic inspection and maintenance of the slate by qualified, experienced personnel is essential to extending the life of the roof. Prescott Roofing, with over 118 years of experience to fall back on, is most qualified to address any issues with a slate roof.
What Are Common Types of Slate Roofs?
There are two general categories of slate roofs- newer and older. Newer slate roofs need little to no maintenance. Whereas older slate roofs need periodic inspections and maintenance.Problems occur on older roofs for a couple of main reasons: types of slate and flashing failure. The harder, longer-lasting slate (100+ years) is quarried in New York and Vermont. The softer, less durable slate (70-100 years) is quarried in Pennsylvania and Virginia.
The least durable, the Pennsylvania black slate, only has a life span of 50-70 years. After 20-30 years the top layer wears off, delamination begins and over time the slates start crumbling. Effective repair is nearly impossible as more slate is damaged in attempting a repair. In nearly all cases with PA black slate, the end result is a total roof replacement.
