Steading Roof

[ptsd17]

Hello,
I'm attempting repair of a slate steading roof. I need to remove the bottom 4 rows in areas to replace the sarking, and in others repair a few holes and missing slates. My problem is that the slates are double nailed at the top edge making it impossible to swing them out the way..
Does anyone have knowledge of this style of Scottish Roofing, and how I'd go about it?
Thanks

IMAG1605

• ptsd17
• 20 May 2016

IMAG1606

• ptsd17
• 20 May 2016

 

[honda]

Can't give any practical help but good site here http://www.fixmyroof.co.uk/videos-and-guides/pitched-roof/repair-a-slate-roof/

 

[ptsd17]

Thanks, will have a look.

 

[catlad]

Your going to need a slate ripper to remove a row of slates then you can unpick the rows of slates below.