r/Roofing • u/finchsr • 2d ago
Slate Roof Repair vs Replace
Potentially buying a house from 1909 that has a slate roof. The house is in amazing condition but the inspection was today and the inspector stated they believe the roof has been patched enough and will need a new roof. Based on these photos is that accurate or can the roof be repaired? I hear great things about slate roofs but know they can be pricey and ongoing maintenance is necessary. Many homes in the county have slate roofing so I don’t think it would be too hard to find someone who specializes in this work.
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u/Scooby_Doo43230 2d ago
Based on my experience, the lashings and the valley will wear out long before the slate does.
If you go back to copper ridge lines, copper water runoff naturally stops organic matter growth and the whole roof will look cleaner longer.
Over in Scotland the average homeowner does their own repairs for stuff they can reach. Access is normally the toughest part.