Clay and slate shingles

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Clay Shingles for Siding Siding – Clay and Slate Shingles

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clay and slate shingles were commonly installed on dormers, turrets and gable ends
although they are similar in look and function, clay shingles are thicker than slate shingles
a few of the many different patterns used with clay and slate shingles

Generated explanation

The illustration shows decorative shingle siding on the gable end of an ornamented house, surrounding a small window beneath the rake trim. Three separate examples show overlapping shingle courses with pointed, circular-ended, and rounded rectangular profiles. The annotations identify clay and slate shingles as common claddings for dormers, turrets, and gable ends. They also note that clay shingles are thicker than slate shingles despite their similar appearance and function. No defects or improper installation practices are identified.

Components

shingle siding gable end gable window rake trim decorative gable trim eave cornice decorative brackets roof shingles

Materials

clay slate