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Slate Roof Replacement

This Slate Roof Replacement project will give you the ability to price not only roofing material replacement, but sheathing replacement, gutters and other options.
Below are specifications for a typical example of this kind of project. We've filled in the options in the drop-down lists and quantities in the boxes to save you time. If you are not sure which item to select or know the actual quantities, simply use the default item that appears. You can go back and change your selections later.

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ROOF DIMENSIONS

    
How many floors of the main structure are above ground level?

 Floors
Main Structure -- Please enter the actual length in the first box and the actual width in the second box for the main structure of your home.
(The dimensions for porches, garages, additions, etc. should be listed in the ADDITIONAL STRUCTURES dimension boxes below. This includes the area of an L-shaped home not included in the MAIN STRUCTURE dimensions listed here.)
 Feet x Feet
Additional Structure #1 -- Please enter the length and width.
 Feet x Feet
Additional Structure #2 -- Please enter the length and width.
 Feet x Feet
ROOFING MATERIAL

    
Please select the roofing material for your new roof.
(The price in the box represents the retail price for 100 square feet of shingles of the type selected, excluding installation costs.)
  Retail: $   
ROOF FEATURES

    
Does your roof have a steep pitch (slope) or a low pitch (slope)?
(Pitch, or slope, is measured in inches of rise per foot. A rise of 6 inches or less per foot is considered walkable, over 6 inches, not walkable.)
My roof has a low pitch and is walkable.
My roof has a steep pitch and is not walkable.
How many dormers are there on your roof?
(These are the small dormers, sometimes called gable or doghouse dormers, that usually contain one window.)
 Dormers
ROOFING PREPARATION

    
What type of old roof covering will be removed?

Slate
Asphalt/fiberglass Shingle
Cedar shake/shingle
Clay tile
Would you like to replace the sheathing (decking) to which the new shingles will be applied?
(In most cases, sheathing does not need to be replaced. Unless excessive leaking or sagging of the roof is present, replacement is normally not needed.)
No, do not replace sheathing.
Yes, please replace sheathing.
ROOFING OPTIONS

    
Please select the options you would like to add to your new roof.
Snow guards, every 24", to prevent snow and ice from falling from roof.
Snow Guards
Rubberized ice & water shield placed under first course of shingles.
Ice Dam Barrier
GUTTERS

    
Please select the style of gutter & downspout you would like to install.
(The price in the box represents the retail price per 10 linear feet of gutter, excluding installation costs.)
  Retail: $   
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