This roofing project involved much more than replacing the visible roof covering. With the existing roof stripped back, we installed new insulation between the rafters before building up the new roofing system with a breathable membrane, pressure-treated battens and Thrutone slates. Solar brackets were also incorporated during the roofing work, preparing the roof for the planned solar installation.
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A New Insulated Slate Roofing System
New insulation was fitted between the rafters, followed by a breathable roofing membrane and new pressure-treated battens. The roof was then finished with new Thrutone slates, creating the clean slate appearance visible on the completed property.
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Installing New Insulation Between the Rafters
With the roof stripped, we installed new insulation between the existing rafters before the external roofing layers were completed.
Carrying out the insulation work at this stage provides direct access to the spaces between the rafters. The photograph below shows the installation progressing across the roof, with one section insulated while the remaining structure was still exposed.
This project combined the new slate roof with insulation work beneath it. The insulation, membrane, battens and slates each form a different part of the completed roof build-up.
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Breathable Membrane & Pressure-Treated Battens
The membrane sits beneath the battens and slates, providing a secondary layer within the pitched roof construction. New pressure-treated battens were then installed to create the fixing structure for the new slate covering.
Using new battens as part of the replacement meant the Thrutone slates could be installed onto a newly prepared roofing system rather than relying on the previous battens.
For homeowners considering similar work, we provide complete new roof installation services in Cork, including pitched slate and tiled roofing systems.
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Installing the New Thrutone Slates
The next stage was the installation of the new Thrutone slate covering. The slates were fitted progressively across the prepared battens to form the finished external roof surface.
Why use a slate roof finish?
Slate-style roofing provides the clean, defined appearance seen on the completed project and is a popular option for pitched residential roofs. The suitability of any roof covering depends on the individual property, roof construction and specification required.
We carry out dedicated slate and tile roofing in Cork for new installations, replacements and roofing projects throughout Cork City and County.
THE PROJECT, EXPLAINED
Solar Brackets Incorporated During the Roofing Work
Solar brackets were also fitted as part of this project, preparing the roof for the property’s solar panel installation.
For this project, the brackets formed part of the roofing scope we supplied. The solar panels themselves are separate from the roofing work described here.
What was included in this roof project?
Existing roof covering stripped
New insulation fitted between rafters
New breathable roofing membrane
New pressure-treated battens
New Thrutone slate covering
Solar brackets fitted
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A Complete New Slate Roof
The completed project brought the different stages together into one finished roofing system: insulation between the rafters, new breathable membrane, new pressure-treated battens and a completely new Thrutone slate covering.
The final photograph shows the transformation clearly, with the new slate roof providing a clean and consistent finish across the property.
THE PROJECT, EXPLAINED
New Roof. New Insulation. Ready for Solar.
From the stripped roof structure through insulation, membrane and battens to the finished Thrutone slate covering, the project delivered a complete new roofing system while also preparing the roof for its planned solar installation.
THE PROJECT, EXPLAINED
Planning a New Slate Roof in Cork?
If your property requires a complete roof replacement, we provide new slate and tile roof installations throughout Cork City and County.
The exact scope of a roof replacement depends on the existing construction and the specification required. You can learn more about our new roof installation service or see typical budgets in our roof replacement cost guide for Cork.
We work throughout the region; view our areas covered across Cork for more information.
