Allegheny County
Slate roofs in West Corridor
Crafton and Carnegie are older boroughs with many slate homes. Green Tree has a mix of older and newer homes.
Neighborhoods
- Green Tree
- Crafton
- Carnegie
The homes and roofs here
Expect 1900s–1930s homes, many two-story with slate main roofs, porches and brick chimneys. Some homes have had parts of the roof redone in shingles.
Common slate problems in West Corridor
- Mixed slate and shingle roofs leaking where they meet.
- Worn chimney mortar and flashing.
- Gutters and downspouts failing on older homes.
- Small leaks left too long, damaging the wood deck.
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 West Corridor homeowners
- I have a small stain on my ceiling. Can it wait?
- Small leaks can rot the wood under the slate over time. It's better to find the source early, when the fix is usually smaller.
- Who handles permits here?
- Your borough or township office. The contractor can tell you if your job needs one.