PHI-2024 Division 07 Thermal and Moisture Protection- Slate ShinglesHistoric New England Specifications
Exterior Preservation Project
Phillips House- Carriage Barn, Salem, MA
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DIVISION 07
THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
SECTION 07 31 26 – SLATE SHINGLES
SECTION I – GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Division 00 Procurement and Contracting Requirements
B. Division 01 General Requirements
C. Project Drawings and Photos
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. The extent of slate roofing work includes, but is not limited to, the following on three
slopes of the main block of the structure (see Project Price Proposal for quantity details):
a. East, south, and west slopes: Spot replace slate shingles.
B. If subcontractor is used, they must meet bid pre-qualification requirements.
1.3 PRODUCT STORAGE
A. Store shingles off the ground on skids or pallets.
a. Place shingles on skids/ pallets in such a manner as to prevent any damage and/or
breakage.
b. Distribute weight of shingles on skids/ pallets evenly as best as possible.
c. Cover with non-staining, waterproof membrane.
B. Place and stacks skids/ pallets in a safe manner.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Three samples of replacement slate shingles.
SECTION II – PRODUCTS
2.1 SLATES
A. Match existing.
2.2 FASTENERS
A. Large head slaters’ solid copper nails. Provide length as necessary for proper penetration.
2.3 CAULKING
A. Waterproof elastic slaters’ cement. Color to match slates.
Historic New England Specifications
Phillips House—Carriage Barn
Exterior Preservation
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SECTION III – EXECUTION
3.1 SLATE REMOVAL
A. Remove deteriorated slates.
a. Use slate ripper.
i. Slide ripper under slate to be removed and move it around until it has
hooked one nail.
ii. Strike ripper handle with hammer until nail is free.
iii. Repeat on other nail.
b. Keep slate ripper low to the adjacent slates to minimize damage to additional
slates.
3.2 SLATE INSTALLATION
A. Install replacement slates.
a. Slip replacement slate into place snuggly against adjoining slates.
i. Nails shall not be driven as to produce stain on slate.
ii. The slate shall be loose when fully nailed.
iii. Two nails shall be driven into place to keep slate in place.
b. For last slate: Cut strip of lead ¾ inch wide and slightly longer than slate. Nail
strip in place before last slate is adhered and set in place with lead strip.
c. Adhesive shall not be used to seal the bottom edges of any slates.
B. All penetrations shall have slate nearly fitted around them.
END OF SECTION