Ordering and delivery · Guide 156 of 201

Why record which slate pallets go on each roof area?

A simple lot map can make later matching and troubleshooting easier, especially when a project receives material in several deliveries.

By Slate Roofing USA · Published

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Connect labels to locations

Photograph pallet or lot labels before packaging is discarded. Record which deliveries feed each roof zone, using the same slope names as the drawings. If material is blended across pallets, note the method rather than implying each area contains one isolated lot. Keep representative samples labeled with the product and delivery information.

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Use the map after installation

Store the map with the completion photographs and spare-stock inventory. If a later question concerns appearance, matching, or material documentation, the owner can trace the relevant order more readily. The record does not diagnose a defect by itself, but it gives a supplier or contractor a better starting point than an unlabeled roof photograph and an uncertain memory of when the stone arrived.

Further reading

Background and reference material

This original planning article offers questions and checklists for your project. The references below provide broader technical background; product instructions and a qualified assessment determine the details for an individual roof.

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