How to Handle Slate Roof Problems on a Jersey Shore Home

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Living by the shore means slate roofs take a beating from salt air and nor'easters. When you spot cracked or missing slates on your Jersey Shore home, don't just patch it—salt accelerates corrosion of nails and can warp slate over time. Instead, carefully replace damaged slates with corrosion-resistant fasteners, and pay attention to the copper flashing around chimneys and valleys, which often corrodes first. A local roofer who knows coastal conditions will check for hidden rot under the slate…