slate

Hi all, i have these very specific slate tiles I reclaimed from a property I bought 6 years ago. No idea what they would have been from/used for but have a very specific and unusual hole pattern, they’re also very thick and weighty. Anybody have any ideas? And if they have any value to them...

Okay, so I'm guna have to call on the hive mind for a little help here, as I can't bend my head around what I need to do. I'll attach pictures to help with what I'm explaining. I've been asked to fit a prefab conservatory roof replacement from Timberlite. Which will abut an existing extension...

An old felt roofed 2m wide x2m long x 2.4m high shed is ageing and needs cladding. The roof itself has been patched several times. The Has anyone tried using these clear roof sheets to replace a shed roof? Example is at ebay weblink: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284076510212 Also can shed...

I got some second hand slates and cleaned them up. There are two different types, the 'rougher' edged slates and the smooth edged. The slates' dimensions are 600mm x 300mm x 5mm They look like graphite roof slate...

Hey guys, hope everybody is well I'm currently lining my slate roof, I've done the back half and am now onto the front. I have gables at each end and a bay window on the front of the house with another gable over that. So I have two valleys, both are lead and the lead is in good order so I'm...

Think this may be a bit of a long shot but was wondering if anyone would have any suggestions on any roof tiles/ slates that go down to 15 degrees. Ive been to two different roofing suppliers in my area both of which were very helpful and gave me some sales brochures for suitable slates or...

A terraced house's roof has had a lot of slates slip down. Mostly from the top near the ridge. Due to seagulls resting on them. I do have a ladder that will reach the bottom of the roof. I think the nails need to be replaced on the slipped slates. What ladder do I need to get to the top of the...

I'm slating a small garden shed, first time attempting this and have followed various videos about batten gauge, slate and a half etc but can't find any advice on how to correctly lay/trim the slate when the width of the slate doesn't map perfectly/tesselate with that of the roof length. My...

Hi - this is my first post here and I was hoping someone could advise. I have recently moved into a 3 bed semi detached dating from the 1930's, the house is slated in good quality Welsh slates but had no 'breathable' membrane. We have just had the slates removed, a membrane fitted...

Hi there, Like most others I imagine I am in the midst of doing up the garden. We are 1 tin short of the slate decking stain. Firstly, if anyone has any spare please let me know!!! Second, does anyone have any advice on acquiring some? What time stock goes back onto the screwfix website...

After an interior wall was removed the builder put slate above the RSJ and below the brick. This RSJ holds up the staircase so isn't holding up a load bearing wall - but there are a few gaps under the brick which, in my opinion, should have slate. Here's a photo...

I own a house built in 1910 with a slate roof. I had a number of loose and missing tiles on the roof and hired a roofing contractor that specialized in slate roofing to do repairs and maintenance. When the worked came out to do the work, I discovered that they use synthetic slate shingles to...

Hi all and thanks for you time in reading /reviewing the following: Our neighbour had her roof re-done a couple of years ago, including re-rendering the top and her side of the abutments, along with lead flashing. We recently moved in and our neighbour has brought our attention to an issue...

I am in the process of planning a new double garage (7.5m x 6.1m) which is to have a hipped slated roof. At the moment I am putting together some prices and not sure which sized slates I should use for putting together a rough price. Can anybody provide advise on the size of slate I should...

Hello, I am currently pricing up for replacing the garage at the bottom of my garden, I am looking at making a garage approx. 7m x 7.5m with a hipped roof, this will then be slated to match the surrounding properties. Once I have the plans drawn up I will be getting quotes from various trades...

I have just moved to Pembroke S. Wales and am having to cut some ditches in the slate ( which is about 6 inches below the soil surface) Any suggestion on what is the best tool electric or other to break into the slate? Cheers Griffpj