"The Slate Book" by Brian Stearns, Alan Stearns and John Meyer

"How to Design, Specify, Install, and Repair a Slate Roof"

Contents Part 1: Planning and Organization Understanding Slate Design Considerations Project Planning and Estimating Ordering and Handling Slate Roof Construction and Preparation Part 2: Installation Roof Layout Slate Tools Installing Slate Flashings Reroofing Repairs, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Advanced Situations Part 3: Appendices Chemical Composition of Slate Checklists Slate Specifications Snow Guard Specifications List of Tables and Figures ASTM Specifications Roof parts Nomenclature • 208 Pages • Over 200 Detail Drawings, Tables and Photos • Three Sample Specifications New Low Price - $19 plus shipping

This clearly written and expertly illustrated technical reference is a treasure-trove of trade secrets. If you're in the business or at all responsible for a slate roof, this book will pay for itself the moment you open the cover.