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LATE ROOFING
| SLATE ROOFING | THE FORMATION OF SLATE
| QUARRYING SLATE | MANUFACTURING SLATE | PROPERTIES OF SLATE
| WATERPROOFING PROPERTIES OF SLATE | ROOFERS'TOOLS | SLATE CUTTING METHODS | FASTERING SLATE |
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hile roofing materials and techniques have evolved, centuries old traditional French roofing methods have been preserved and this knowledge carries answers to many problems found even in modern day construction.
Although centuries old, these methods are still widely used and practiced today in Europe due to their proven technology and efficiency. In France, these age old methods have been retained for many reasons, including: respect of regional traditions of architecture, and the preservation of historical monuments.
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For these reasons, a qualified French roofer requires a high level of technological knowledge. This knowledge belongs to the master roofer who has been trained in these methods by the guardians of the trade, les Compagnons du Devoir du Tour de France.
A tradesman trained in these traditions pays allegiance to his heritage by upholding the highest standards of the trade. He expresses care and respect through his work, paying attention to detail, quality and beauty. He is able to use any kind of roofing material, from the most traditional: slate; tile; wood shingles; zinc; copper; lauze (stone); lead; or chaume (straw), to the newest: galvanized steel, aluminum, steel, and all forms of asphalt products.
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n example of historic roofing methods is the application of slate tiles.
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