French Slate Roof Construction

French method shingles are shaped like diamonds or hexagons in an attempt to imitate slate roofs of french chateaux.

French slate roof construction. French roof tile venduct 15x9 profile line. Roof construction standard traditionalroof framing is sufficient to handle the weight of standard thickness slates which are 3 16 to 1 4 inch thick. Hence our opening statement simply put the mansard roof also known as the french roof or curb roof is a hybrid between a gambrel roof and a hip roof makes sense doesn t it. Large 41 double 23.

Designed to meet the basic construction needs durability functionality aesthetics and living comfort tacu is a traditional flat roof. Slate look 4 submit. Other than the additional slopes mansard roofs also have a unique design element which further distinguishes them from traditional gambrel roofs. Ihave seen 130 year old slate roofs in good condition built on 2x4 or 2x5 rafters.

Saved by worka app. Antique 1800s new orleans french quarter slate roof tile lafitte s blacksmith. Historically they were so large 12 by 12 inches and 16 by 16 inches were standard sizes that they required storm anchors hooks to hold the edges down during high winds. Let s start with roof construction.

Free shipping on many items. Traditional roof construction includes stick built or timber framed styles with board sheath ing decking.