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by bethesdaslate
Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: lifting row of slates at eaves to retro fit support tray
Replies: 2
Views: 30858

Hello Eaves trays can be fitted retrospectively with minimal repairs as follows: 1. Take one slate out of the second course approximately 1.3m from either end of the roof, then take out the two below it and the eave slates. 2. This will allow you to slide the eaves tray along the top of the fascia a...
by bethesdaslate
Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:18 am
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Lead flashing stains on a concrete tile roof
Replies: 1
Views: 9911

Hello Unfortunately the best remedy is going to be to replace the stained tiles, if they are run-of-the-mill concrete tiles then this is quite easy and cheap to do. Lead DPC trays should be coated with bituminous based paint, this would avoid staining and prevent corrosion of the lead. Patination Oi...
by bethesdaslate
Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:55 am
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: New slate roof... tiles slipping and cracking!
Replies: 3
Views: 7691

Slates slipping

Hello You should not be loosing slates like this if the roof has been fitted correctly and / or the slates are of acceptable quality. A slate roof fitted correctly should be able to withstand severe weather conditions with no problem, much more so than concrete tiles for instance. If you are still h...
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