When replacement is necessary details contributing to the appearance of the roof should be retained.
Putting slate on a round roof.
Understand headlap read about the common mistakes people make when installing slate roofs.
This a just a small video of how to make a hole in a roof slate i show you how it s done traditionally or with everyday tools that are in most homes.
A strip of wood can be nailed onto the bottom edge of the board to act as a stop for the slates which are then laid side by side on the board so that the bottoms of the slates are tight against the wood strip.
First he lays the slates onto a straight board on the ground or scaffolding.
3 before you start do your homework.
Slate roofs can and should be maintained and repaired to effectively extend their serviceable lives.