Re roofing

[saleem]

Could somebody tell me when re roofing,how is first row of slates is started from bottom of roof.is first row of slates is started horizetly or vortically.What is correct way of starting first row.I believe first row is started horizently then followed vortically.

 

[noseall]

we tend to work diagonally across a roof with the bottom course being laid first. start with, say, 5 on the eaves course then 4 above that then 3 then two and so on.

then just carry on across the roof until it becomes necessary to start filling in. when tiling the final side of the roof, we also leave enough room to work so that we can bed the ridge tiles as we work back towards the final verge/hip.

 

[saleem]

we tend to work diagonally across a roof with the bottom course being laid first. start with, say, 5 on the eaves course then 4 above that then 3 then two and so on.

then just carry on across the roof until it becomes necessary to start filling in. when tiling the final side of the roof, we also leave enough room to work so that we can bed the ridge tiles as we work back towards the final verge/hip.

My roofer has just started re roofing.we have new dormer put on one side and going to have three sky lights put on other side .on dormer side he has started first row from bottom i mean slates put togethar vertically,i mean longer side up.Felt could still be seen under first row.when i asked him why is felt seen through slates in first row,he said he is going to put soakers underneath.Is it not the case that sokers should be nailed on batons first horizently and then first row should be started on top of them so no rain water runs directly on the felt underneath.

 

[saleem]

we tend to work diagonally across a roof with the bottom course being laid first. start with, say, 5 on the eaves course then 4 above that then 3 then two and so on.

then just carry on across the roof until it becomes necessary to start filling in. when tiling the final side of the roof, we also leave enough room to work so that we can bed the ridge tiles as we work back towards the final verge/hip.

My roofer just started putting slates first row horizently because roof has new dormer window on it.when he put slates joing together felt is seen through .I asked why is like this, he said he is going to put soakers under it. Is it not the case sokers are nailed first and then first row of slates should begin.otherwise how are they secured when slates are laid already and nailed to battons.

 

[noseall]

where roof tiles meet a vertical wall or dormer cheek then soakers will need to be used. these will be fitted to each tile individually as they are laid.

 

[saleem]

where roof tiles meet a vertical wall or dormer cheek then soakers will need to be used. these will be fitted to each tile individually as they are laid.

What my original question was when first line of slates is laid from bottom of roof which overlaps in gutter should they not have soakers as first row and then first line should start on them.If any water escapes from joints of first line it can run dowen the soakers and into gutter.If sokers are not their then any gap in between first line of slates means water has to run directly on felt underneath and into gutter.I hope you can understand my point.

 

[markie]

where roof tiles meet a vertical wall or dormer cheek then soakers will need to be used. these will be fitted to each tile individually as they are laid.

What my original question was when first line of slates is laid from bottom of roof which overlaps in gutter should they not have soakers as first row and then first line should start on them.If any water escapes from joints of first line it can run dowen the soakers and into gutter.If sokers are not their then any gap in between first line of slates means water has to run directly on felt underneath and into gutter.I hope you can understand my point.

The soakers you are refurring to, are slates on there side, ( might be diff in new builds ) which over hand into the cutter, and the start of slate row ( first ) over-lap into the gutter at the same depth of the soaker. So the slate on it's side does a job as a slate lets say 1/2 way up a slate roof, water will drip between two slates onto the slate on it's side ( soaker ) then into the gutter. I hope it makes sence.

 

[saleem]

where roof tiles meet a vertical wall or dormer cheek then soakers will need to be used. these will be fitted to each tile individually as they are laid.

What my original question was when first line of slates is laid from bottom of roof which overlaps in gutter should they not have soakers as first row and then first line should start on them.If any water escapes from joints of first line it can run dowen the soakers and into gutter.If sokers are not their then any gap in between first line of slates means water has to run directly on felt underneath and into gutter.I hope you can understand my point.

The soakers you are refurring to, are slates on there side, ( might be diff in new builds ) which over hand into the cutter, and the start of slate row ( first ) over-lap into the gutter at the same depth of the soaker. So the slate on it's side does a job as a slate lets say 1/2 way up a slate roof, water will drip between two slates onto the slate on it's side ( soaker ) then into the gutter. I hope it makes sence.

Bully certaintly not but your point does make sence.Thank,s.

 

[noseall]

eaves tiles are what you use at the, er, eaves.

as markie says, it is common practice to use a slate turned sideways on in order to weather the bottom tile row, though it is fairly easy to cut full a tile down and use that as an eaves tile.