Journal of Light Construction: Slate Roofing

Lightweight Semi-Slate Roofing

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:53:03 EST

The slate you can't see from the ground has been replaced by a sheet of underlayment

Stone Cold Style: Armstrong Alterna Reserve Luxury Vinyl Tile

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:15:00 EST

A range of pattern variations and advanced imaging offer a true stone look in vinyl flooring.

Installing Synthetic Slate

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:15:42 EST

This alternative to slate is light, rugged, and easy to cut.

Legal: Cleaning the Slate

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:09:58 EST

Cleaning the slate

Q&A: Slate in the Shower

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:59:32 EST

Q: My client wants to install slate tile in her shower to match the tile on her bathroom floor. I know that slate is porous and harder to keep clean than ceramic tile, but is there a good sealer that can be used with the slate so that maintenance will be manageable?

Building a Slate-Tile Deck

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:55:50 EST

Strong framing and proper substrate details reduce the chances of cracking

Products

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:46:47 EST

Replacement windows & doors; interior millwork; slate & tile roofing

A New Way to Install Slate Roofs

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:45:49 EST

This batten and clip system reduces the slate required to cover the roof by nearly half.

Repairing Slate Roofs

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:31:24 EST

With good technique and matching materials, repairs to a slate roof can be invisible and as durable as the original roof.

Backfill: Slate Is Final

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:29:00 EST

Siding with slate

Trade Talk: Algae on Asphalt Shingles

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:19:08 EST

Algae on asphalt shingles

Have Asphalt Shingles Improved?

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:16:28 EST

Eight years ago, JLC took a look at widespread reports of cracking and splitting in fiberglass-mat shingles. In this update, we report how shingle manufacturers have responded to complaints, and how new product standards are making it easier to judge w

Roofing With Concrete Tile

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:15:32 EST

An experienced roofing contractor describes the details that make for a long-lasting, leak-free concrete tile roof.

Alternative Roofing Materials

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:37:46 EST

Plastic, metal and fiber-cement shingles and panels make for durable, fire-resistant roofs — without sacrificing good looks.

Leakproof Details for Shallow Roofs

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:32:34 EST

Conventional steep-slope roofing materials can be made watertight even on low slopes. Here are some details and techniques that work.

For What It's Worth

Wed, 6 Jun 2012 04:41:54 EST

Eight-Penny News

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 04:36:30 EST

Builder's Library: Historic Preservation Briefs

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 05:29:21 EST

Choosing an Asphalt Shingle: Organic vs. Fiberglass

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 06:10:57 EST

You can still reliably judge organic shingles by their weight. But fiberglass shingles are another story. Responding to problems in the field, the fiberglass shingle industry is conducting research and developing new standards for its products.

Wood Shakes & Shingles

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 06:10:08 EST

They’re pretty to look at, but they may not last as long as expected unless installed properly and maintained.