On May 8, 11:00�am, Goedjn wrote:
That's another good example Nate. *I wonder how much one of those
slate shingles would weigh? *I know I used to put a bundle of ashpalt
shingles on my shoulder and carry it up to a two-story roof. *I can't
do it anymore though. *I would hire a lift to put the shingles up
there these days. *Anyone who delivers shingles will also be able to
put them on the roof if desired. *Slate has got to be heavy though.
It might take two people to lift a slate shingle. *I don't know.

Slate roofs can weight anywhere from 750 pounds per square to 2250
pounds per square, depending on the thickness of the slate.
The individual slates aren't heavy, though, they're about 1/3rd
to 1/2 the size of a regular 3-tab.

the big danger if repairing a slate roof, they last so long the nails
often rust away or the slate fails and slides down the roof.

dont walk directly on slate roofs use ladders and wood to spread the
weight...