Allegheny County
Slate roofs in Eastern Municipalities
Slate is less common out here than in the city, but older sections of Penn Hills and Monroeville still have slate homes that need a slate-trained crew.
Neighborhoods
- Penn Hills
- Monroeville
The homes and roofs here
Older slate homes sit near large areas of mid-century and newer houses. Some slate roofs have been partly patched with shingles over the years.
Common slate problems in Eastern Municipalities
- Shingle patches on slate roofs that now leak.
- Finding matching slate for older roofs.
- Worn flashing around chimneys and vents.
- Storm damage from falling limbs on wooded lots.
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 Eastern Municipalities homeowners
- Can a regular roofer fix my slate?
- Slate needs different tools and methods than shingles. A crew that doesn't know slate can crack more slate than it fixes. Ask about their slate experience.
- Where do I get a roofing permit?
- From your municipality's office. The contractor can tell you if the job needs one.