Triassic Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I've had a couple of roofers out to look at pricing a new slate roof, the planner wants random width, deminishing course, so as to fit the local vernacular. Having got the quotes back they talk of slate sizes - 18s, 16s, 14s and 10s. Could someone enlighten me on what size these numbers equate to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 These refer to the slate length in inches. A row of 18" slates followed by a row of 16" slates, that is your diminishing courses as specified. Larger ones at the bottom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Was anyone got an details on how to set out a deminishing course roof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 its quite a read but this should cover it, http://www.traditionalroofing.com/TR5_diminished_course.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 Ed, thanks for the information link, very useful. Has anyone got any suggestions as to how much I can expect to pay for slating a roof area of 68m2. My first quote suggests a price of £2200, it sounds a lot to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Is that labour only ..? And that's the plan area or the roof area..? If that's £30 / Sqm for membrane, batten and slate then that's not that bad for a diminishing course layout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 Peter, the price is just for the labour, all the materials are supplied by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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