Allegheny County
Slate roofs in Allegheny Valley East
Oakmont and Verona are older river towns with many slate homes. Plum is mostly newer, with slate on some older properties.
Neighborhoods
- Oakmont
- Verona
- Plum
The homes and roofs here
River-town streets have early 1900s homes, many with slate and big front porches. Plum has more newer homes, with slate mainly on older farmhouses and properties.
Common slate problems in Allegheny Valley East
- Porch-to-roof joints that leak.
- Old chimney flashing on homes near the river.
- Slipped slates from rusted nails.
- Ice build-up at gutters in cold snaps.
Permits and historic rules
This community has its own local government. City of Pittsburgh historic rules do not apply here. Permits and any local historic rules are handled by the borough or township office, so the contractor checks locally before work starts.
Use the Historic Roof CheckerRepairs often needed here
Questions from Allegheny Valley East homeowners
- Ice builds up at my gutters every winter. Is that hurting the slate?
- It can. Ice dams can push water back under the lower rows of slate. Fixing drainage and gutter pitch often helps.
- Are slipped slates a sign my roof is done?
- Usually not. A few slipped slates often mean old nails failed. They can be put back with the right fasteners.