Putting Slate On A Round Roof

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.

Putting slate on a round roof.

How to slate a roof and lay slates easy gauge and batten guage explained and how to set out the first row of slates called the eaves or starter course. First he lays the slates onto a straight board on the ground or scaffolding. Read about how to install starter courses take a look at common contractor errors watch some video clips read about drip edges and cant strips if necessary look at some of the nuances that may be pertinent to your installation such as cleats on aprons cleats on. 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.

3 before you start do your homework. Slate roofs are a critical design feature of many historic buildings that cannot be duplicated using substitute materials.