The Slate Roof Bible: Understanding, Installing, and Restoring the World's Finest Roof
Few roofing books are described by professional reviewers as "fascinating," "a delight," and "simply enjoyable." Perhaps the Slate Roof Bible has caught the eye of readers like no other because of Joseph Jenkins' personal knowledge and enthusiasm regarding slate roofs, not to mention his "down-home" writing style. Some say that America's renewing interest in "the world's finest roof" is now due, in part, to The Slate Roof Bible. As construction trends turn toward "greener" buildings, stone...
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Few roofing books are described by professional reviewers as "fascinating," "a delight," and "simply enjoyable." Perhaps the Slate Roof Bible has caught the eye of readers like no other because of Joseph Jenkins' personal knowledge and enthusiasm regarding slate roofs, not to mention his "down-home" writing style. Some say that America's renewing interest in "the world's finest roof" is now due, in part, to The Slate Roof Bible. As construction trends turn toward "greener" buildings, stone roofs will certainly only grow in popularity. Knowledge of the natural beauty and fantastic success of slate roofing systems is only a book away from thousands of readers. With 10,000 copies of the first edition of The Slate Roof Bible already in circulation on three continents, we at Jenkins Publishing are now proud to announce: The Slate Roof Bible, 2nd Edition, Completely Revised, Expanded and Updated! Understanding, Installing and Restoring the World's Finest Roof What's new in the second edition? The original book was 287 pages; the second edition, despite serious space saving efforts, will total about 320 pages. The original 2 part book is now a 3 part book: Understanding Slate Roofs, Installing Slate Roofs, and Restoring Slate Roofs. The book will have 21 chapters instead of the original 15. New chapters include European Slating Methods, International Roof Slate, Roof Inscriptions and Designs, plus separate chapters for Flashing, for Recycling Slate Roofs, for Chimneys, and for Valleys, and an additional catch-all chapter for miscellaneous roofing systems often associated with slate roofs (such as soldered-seam copper roofs and ceramic tile roofs). You will now find illustrated sections on eyebrow dormers, rounded valleys, turrets, and other interesting roof details unique to slate roofs. You will also find approximately 361 photographs (195 in the 1st edition) and over 229 illustrations (175 in the 1st edition) adorning our new book, including a host of step-by-step installation, maintenance, repair and restoration drawings, as well as many photos showing the inimitable beauty that only a slate roof can display. And best of all, the entire book is printed in color. You can't do justice to slate roofs in black and white! Boston Sundagy Globe Jenkins tells his tale with pizazz and rollicking humor, offering anecdote after anecdote about what people do, and do not do, to their slate roofs.
Part I: Understanding Slate Roofs Foreward: Death and Rebirth of a Barn Chapter 1 Understanding Slate Roofs Chapter 2 From Rock to Roof: What is Slate? Chapter 3 Identifying Roof Slate Chapter 4 Wales Chapter 5 Vermont/New York Chapter 6 Pennsylvania Slate Chapter 7 Peach Bottom Slate Chapter 8 Virginia and Georgia Chapter 9 Maine and Canada Chapter 10 International Slate Part II: Installing Slate Roofs Foreword: What's It Like to Work on a Slate Roof? Chapter 11 Safety First Chapter 12 Basic Tools and Equipment Chapter 13 Installing Slate Roofs Chapter 14 Traditional European Slating Methods Chapter 15 Roof Inscriptions and Designs Chapter 16 Recycling Slate Roofs Part III: Repairing and Restoring Slate Roofs Chapter 17 Repairs and Restoration Chapter 18 Flashings Chapter 19 Chimneys Chapter 20 Valleys Chapter 21 Tile Roofs, Asbestos, Flat Lock Copper and Misc. Roofs and Accessories References Bibliography Industry Resource Guide Index
\ Boston Sundagy GlobeJenkins tells his tale with pizazz and rollicking humor, offering anecdote after anecdote about what people do, and do not do, to their slate roofs.\ \ \ \ \ Doylestown Intelligencer RecordFive years of meticulous research, thousands of miles traveled to slate quarries all over the world, particularly Wales, has produced The Slate Roof Bible - and a surprise. This book, potentially tedious reading, is instead a delight. Full of history, lore, and useful advice, Jenkins has written a fascinating book, spiced it with humor and warmed it with his own passion for the subject.\ \ \ Fine HomebuildingThe Slate Roof Bible is a fine book, filled with fascinating information about slate: its history, the industry, and the way to work with it properly. I've been working with slate for a long time; still, I learned from this book some valuable hints and techniques that I've been able to put into practice.\ \ \ \ \ Permaculture MagazineThe Slate Roof Bible gives a concise history of the slate industry on both sides of the Atlantic, and the types and colours of slates to be found. Although the author is American, he is descended from Welsh émigrés who left with the collapse of the Welsh slate industry around the turn of the century, and this is reflected in the early chapters. The later chapters cover in some depth the design, installation, and maintenance of slate roofs. Also covered are tools, safe working practices, and important details on chimneys, flashings and gutters. This is well done, with clear illustrations and photos - an excellent example of how to produce a practical guide. The first book to be written on the subject of slate roofs since 1926.\ \
