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Abstract
This paper is part of an ongoing study into the current issues pertaining to the use of naturla stone slate in the roofing industry. This study focuses principally on domestically manufactured slate for steep slope roof assemblies. This paper will specifically address these topics: 1) proven long term performance of slate; 2) slate roof system modes of failure; 3) slate analysis - past, present and future issues.
This paper is part of an ongoing study into the current issues pertaining to the use of naturla stone slate in the roofing industry. This study focuses principally on domestically manufactured slate for steep slope roof assemblies. This paper will specifically address these topics: 1) proven long term performance of slate; 2) slate roof system modes of failure; 3) slate analysis - past, present and future issues.
Date
10/1996
10/1996
Author(s)
William Marcum
William Marcum
Page(s)
131-134
131-134
Source
Oak Ridge National Lab
Oak Ridge National Lab
Keyword(s)
slate; sustainable roofing; history; long term performance; ORNL; slate failure; analysis
slate; sustainable roofing; history; long term performance; ORNL; slate failure; analysis