Should I repair or replace my slate roof

[diy_fun_uk]

You only started this thread at the weekend and between then and today you managed to find someone who was available to start the work immediately?

 

[JackK]

I put a video of it here

 

[JackK]

You only started this thread at the weekend and between then and today you managed to find someone who was available to start the work immediately?

Yes I did. I used a team who I have known for years. They have done loads of work in the past and to a good standard.

It’s my first time doing a roof and I don’t want to touch it for 30 years

Does it need redoing or is it acceptable

The previous slate roof was also lapped like this apparently so I don’t know if I’m being awkward or this is going to fly off with wind

 

[danfre]

Well I have never done a slate roof where the slates are not on the batten, I don't know the consequences. Should have used slate and a half on the verge.
Has he installed soakers on the abutment side, normally ally or code 3 lead.did he mentioned ventilation at eaves or high level or insulation to roof space?.
Was there any references to building regs on your quote?

 

[JackK]

Thank you

1) So on the verge there are two tiles not one and a half. I don’t think that’s terrible?

2) soakers were used on every tile against the wall

3) there was no building regs as this is like for like replacement.

They worked real hard and I don’t want to be a trouble maker. They started at 7 and haven’t stopped and will be back tomorrow for a full day so it seems foolish they did not put it on the batten

Do you think they will blow up in strong gusty winds in London and therefore need redoing ?

 

[diy_fun_uk]

Have these boys done roofing before? I'm not a roofer, however I'm pretty certain the slates are supposed to be secured with slate hooks to avoid issues lifting with wind and/or correctly nailed. And I've never seen the technique of aligning the top of the slates off the batten, although others on here will advise if that's acceptable.

For some reason I'm still feeling as though this thread might be an early April fools ...

 

[opps]

For some reason I'm still feeling as though this thread might be an early April fools ...

Having watched the video. I cannot tell if it a windup or not.

I am not a roofer though.

 

[JackK]

It’s not a windup. I come to this forum to ask other opinions from people who have had roofs

All tiles are nailed with 30 mm copper nails and there is some lift in the tiles when I lift them by hand

The question is whether the tiles will lift with wind.

Apart from that tile on batten question the rest of the roof is good with 60mm headlap double lapped and soakaways and soon flashing

 

[diy_fun_uk]

It’s not a windup. I come to this forum to ask other opinions from people who have had roofs
All tiles are nailed with 30 mm copper nails and there is some lift in the tiles when I lift them by hand
The question is whether the tiles will lift with wind.
Apart from that tile on batten question the rest of the roof is good with 60mm headlap double lapped and soakaways and soon flashing

Judging by your video, I'd say it's possible if not probable. It didn't seem to be taking you much effort to lift them, so imagine the force of high winds. Which is why I'd have thought clips would have been a good idea.

 

[JackK]

Judging by your video, I'd say it's possible if not probable. It didn't seem to be taking you much effort to lift them, so imagine the force of high winds. Which is why I'd have thought clips would have been a good idea.

Thank you - What can be done now to make it better? Apart from the roof coming off and being relaid....

Are some copper rivets a good idea at this stage in between the tile laps?

 

[JackK]

Here is the headlap

 

[danfre]

Copper disc are for imitation slate which are pre holed.
Your roof has been done wrong

 

[danfre]

.

 

[JackK]

Copper disc are for imitation slate which are pre holed.
Your roof has been done wrong

Thank you. What are my options now in that case

 

[danfre]

Remove all and regauge battens
My concern also is how they have set out the eave course