BIG MAC Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I am terrified of heights but financial circumstances dictate that I will attempt to re roof my hangar this summer. The roof is slate affixed to battens via mild steel crochets which have failed in many places. I suspect this is a very specialised field however I will need to do something as last time I was over a slate fell and I realised this could hurt one of my family left unchecked.The timberwork and battens seem to be in good nick should I change the battens as a matter of course or just treat them? I was intending to re-nail them as necessary in case these nails are also 'iffy'The slates coming off the roof appear to be quite thin but I suspect 80% may be serviceable. Can anyone advise whether the slates are going to be worth saving and refixing with stainless crochets or is new slate needed? Any tips on the things I will inevitably get wrong as I have never 'roofed' before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 If the slates are easy to break with your hands or very dusty then renew them. Battens are so cheap it would be unwise not to renew them rather then de-nail and re use. Good luck overcoming your vertigo [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuBeginnings Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I agree with Devon if the slates are brittle and dusty its a false economy trying to reuse them and most defiantly re place the lats.You may find this link useful as lots of handy tips I know I did.http://www.slateroofcentral.com/install.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Personally I would source from Quebec.[:P]But then again opinions differ!01/06/2009, 12:00 BIG MAC Joined on 25/02/2006 53 Mayenne / Hants Posts 1,351 Re: Types of roofing slate In order 1) Welsh - consistent quality and sizing allows good workability but costly (We repoened a quarry to put a roof onto the Penisula Barracks gatehouse in Winchester a few years ago! Heritage work....costs fierce but the roof is counter battened vented and insulated but looks original)2) Spanish - There will be some wastage some slates very flaky and inconsistent colour can be an issue, reasonably workable and fairly good value. I remember being told that if you use local materials then things tend to look right....Spain is next door to France s'pose3) Chinese - You pays your money .....Thickness variations and poor workability in some batches yet others absolutely fine annoying though if you hit a bad batch half way through.So who'se been slating the Welsh then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 I note Pachappapa's 'helpful' content however my previous life as a site agent didn't extend to 'doing' the work or the assessment and re-using of materials. It consisted of building to specifications provided by others. I guess what I am looking for here is practical advice and going to Canada for new slates doesn't sound quite right, neither does it address the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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