Natural slate re-roof in a conservation area
A slate roof over 100 years old, replaced with natural blue slate, reclaimed clay ridge tiles and handmade lead vents to meet conservation area requirements. Completed in 3 days.
- Location
- Kirkstall, Leeds
- Project
- Full roof replacement
- Duration
- 3 days
- Team
- 4 roofers
The finished job
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The project
How we put it right
The problem
The existing slate roof was over 100 years old and at the end of its serviceable life.
Why the work was needed
The slates had become brittle, and many were chipped, cracked or slipping. A replacement was needed to bring the roof back up to a good, watertight standard.
What the homeowner wanted
The property is in a conservation area, so the materials and parts had to be chosen carefully to comply: minimal use of modern PVC trims, and no concrete tiles or ridge tiles.
We installed a natural blue slate roof covering, good-quality reclaimed clay ridge tiles set in mortar, and bespoke lead vents, giving the loft the ventilation it needs in a way that's in keeping with the building.
The challenge
Most roofs today are fitted with concrete ridge tiles on a dry-fix system, which builds in loft ventilation, and/or plastic slate vents. That wasn't possible here, so we manufactured lead vents instead.
We also had to source reclaimed clay ridge tiles, taken from a property of a similar age, through our reclamation supplier.
Scope of works
What we did
Everything the job involved, grouped by area of the property.
The roof
- Full roof replacement
- New breathable membrane
- Pressure-treated laths
- Natural blue slate covering
- Reclaimed clay ridge tiles set in roofing-grade mortar
- Bespoke lead vents for loft ventilation
The chimney
- All new fully welded leadwork to the chimney stack
- New clay cowls fitted to the chimney pots
In the homeowner's words
We're super happy with the roof.
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