New Slate Job

English Roofer

Im currently working on a really nice slating job using A1 grade spanish slates on a new build, we should be finished in a few days but here are some photos i've took of work in process, btw this house is up for sale at $3.5million, in fact a local footballer(soccer) is comming to view it on Monday.

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Slyfox

I don't see a tru bend in those valley's, is that lead?

Roof looks good, i haven't done any type of 'full jobs' slate or tile since the early 90's, don't see it much in my area.

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English Roofer

Hi SlyFox, yes that is lead dressed in to lay boards, we also use an under fleece to help with thermal movment, the edge of the lead under the slate has a return on it to stop water penitration.
There are alot of roofs here in the North-west of England which use slate, concrete tiles are mainly used here these days for cost reasons thats why its nice when you get a slate job like this.
Cheers
Dave

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tinner666

Looks nice.

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Interloc

Awesome work!

user182

I am surprised you can use lead for valleys.

I met a roofer from England here in Michigan and he said that most of the rain water over there gets recycled as drinking water.

He said that the water that runs off of roofs goes through a drainage system that takes it to a facility that purifies it. Is that true?

red_cedar

Very nice, I have always like the refined look of the spanish slate.
It looks like one of those kind of jobs you just enjoy doing and seeing the results.


How far undrneath the slate does the lead go?

On a pitch like that I often have about 8 inches underneath.

English Roofer

Hi Jack, lead is the most commonly used product for valleys,espeacialy with slate,you can use fiberglass valleys which is way cheaper.
All water from roofs goes down the drains and in to the sewer, unless you have a water butt attached which people then use for there gardens(the lead doesnt seem to have any adverse effect)
I know these days you can collect rain water and have it conected to your toilet and washing machine but i dont know of many people doing this but it isnt used for drinking water.
Red Cedar, this job has been a pleasure to do,they dont come around enough for my liking! the slate goes over the lead about 6" and there is also a fold in the lead under the slate to stop water penitrating back under.
Cheers
Dave

P.S I will take a few of the finish roof tomorrow when im there.

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Ed the Roofer

I had one on this site earlier today also, but was able to retrieve it, instead of re-typing the whole thing.

Ed

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