Putting Slate On A Round Roof

First he lays the slates onto a straight board on the ground or scaffolding.

Putting slate on a round roof.

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. When replacement is necessary details contributing to the appearance of the roof should be retained. Slate roofs can and should be maintained and repaired to effectively extend their serviceable lives. 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.

Understand headlap read about the common mistakes people make when installing slate roofs. 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.