Slide the slate to a point where the bottom of the slate is flush to the bottom of the slates on either side. Once positioned, you will attach the slate using copper roofing nails. Place the first nail between the two slates directly above the repair slate.Aug 27, 2021
How are slate roofs fastened?
Since there's no expansion and contraction in slate roof tiles, you can butt them firmly against each other when fitting. Attach the first course of tiles to the roof using the slate hammer and stainless steel nails, driving them through the holes you drilled earlier.Mar 10, 2010
What are slates nailed to?
Typically, slate hooks attach to the batten by a spike at the upper end, which is driven into the batten or a hook that wraps around the batten. The use of wrap hooks is not recommended. Only “spike-end” or nail-in hooks are permissible under BS 5534.
What type of fastener is used on a slate roof?
Slates should be applied using two (2) galvanised/stainless steel or copper fasteners with a minimum 10mm diameter head and minimum length of 30mm. Corrosion resistant fasteners are always recommended, especially in coastal areas.
How do you attach slates?
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How do you secure a slate roof?
When installing the slate, it is important to remember that slates are not to be nailed tight. They are to be hung in place. In order to accomplish this, copper roofing nails should be driven to a point where they are flush with the surface of the slate while being careful not to overdrive the nails.Aug 27, 2021
How do you remove slates from a roof?
Using a specialized ripping bar, each slate tile is removed by extracting the copper nails used to hold the tile in place. Then, once the nails have been removed, the slate tile is slipped out of place, and placed in a bucket or tub for removal. This process continues until the entire roof has been removed.Apr 16, 2019