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by Joe33
Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:58 am
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: nail holes in fibre cement slates - do they cause staining??
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nail holes in fibre cement slates - do they cause staining??

Hello,

Can you tell me if holes drilled in fibre cement slates, for copper nails/crampions will cause staining via the rain washing cement powder down the roof.

In some slates I'm using I've had to drill holes which end up being unused , will these holes cause more cement staining?

Cheers
by Joe33
Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:39 am
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Have to put slates on a low pitch roof - best waterproofing
Replies: 3
Views: 10695

Have to put slates on a low pitch roof - best waterproofing

Hello, I have to put slates on a low pitch roof (match surrounding buildings), too low to stop some water being sucked under slates , what is the best waterproofing to put over the ply decking? Some have suggested torch on felt, how is this done, how many layers would have to be torched on? Are they...
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