Joseph Jenkins climbed on his first slate roof in 1968, authored the
first edition of The Slate Roof Bible in 1997, and published the
second edition in 2003. Both editions received national awards. Now, a
dozen years later, Jenkins is still very active in the slate roofing
industry. The third edition of the book reflects more than a decade of
additional experience being passed on to the reader by the man who is
arguably the foremost expert on slate roofs in the United States today.
The third edition, hardbound, completely updates and expands the
material in the second edition, with more emphasis on the craft of slate
roof installation. Expanded sections include slate siding, eyebrow
dormers, turrets, soldering, flashings, international slate, American
slate history, slating styles, installation and repair tips, and trade
secrets. Dozens of new color photographs have been added, as well as
step-by-step illustrations and line drawings.
This book is sure to become a classic. It belongs on the shelf of every
architect, roofer, slate roof owner, architectural consultant, history
buff, and anyone in the roofing industry.