Detail Library – New Details November 2023
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New Details

We are excited to publish the first half of our slate roof details set. The set explores traditional slate roof construction, looking at how different junctions are detailed using traditional lead, to complement these, we then demonstrate alternative options.

All the roof details are based on a cold roof construction with insulation at ceiling level. These details would be useful for those looking to improve and existing structure or for extension projects where you are looking to match the existing style.

The set consists of:

  • Traditional slate roof lead roll ridge detail
  • Traditional slate roof mitred ridge tile detail
  • Traditional slate roof mitred hip detail
  • Traditional slate roof ridge tiled hip detail
  • Inline / flush roof vent slate roof detail
  • Mansard slate transition slate roof detail
  • Valley gutter lead detail traditional slate roof
  • Mitred valley detail traditional slate roof
  • Eaves detail to 150mm masonry cavity wall with traditional slate roof 
  • Eaves detail to solid masonry wall with traditional slate roof 
  • Flush eaves to 150mm masonry cavity wall with traditional slate roof
  • Clipped eaves to solid masonry wall with traditional slate roof
DL290 Lead roll ridge detail - traditional slate roof - insulation at ceiling level
DL290 - Slate Roof Detail Lead Roll Ridge 3D
DL296 - Slate Roof Lead Valley Gutter Detail 3D
DL296 Valley gutter lead detail - traditional slate roof - insulation at ceiling level
DL300 Clipped flush eaves to masonry cavity wall detail - traditional slate roof - insulation at ceiling level
DL300 Clipped flush eaves to masonry cavity wall detail - traditional slate roof - insulation at ceiling level

Latest Article and Resource

In this month’s technical study we explore different UK exposure zones and the design requirements for cavity walls.

In addition to the technical study,  we have put together a new resource that includes the CAD drawings shown in the article, demonstrating different build ups relevant to the exposure zones.

If you are interested in joining our community, head over to the Detail Library to learn more about our platform and get yourself signed up.

The Detail Library provides hundreds of construction details for you to download and use adjust for your own projects.

The details are available in 2D Revit, CAD dwg, and 3D SketchUp. You can start downloading straight away and build your own detail reference library.

Not like other BIM libraries, the Detail Library contains fully resolved details rather than individual components.

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