SLATE RE-ROOF: FROM START TO FINISH

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In this satisfying video Will takes you on the journey of a complete SLATE RE-ROOF FROM START TO FINISH. He talks about a roofers nightmare dealing with spray foam insulation when you are stripping felt and lath and runs you through what he will be doing on this job, stripping roof tiles, laying roofing felt, fixing roofing battens, laying slates, roof step flashing, roof re-pointing and much more. He will be using his trusty slaters hammer for stripping roof slate and we then go in search of reclaimed roof slate to find the perfect match to the existing ones. After doing one side as far as laying the lead soakers, Will moves on to the lead valley installation where he first of all lays a lead membrane to stop lead sweating, before fitting lead valley and showing you how to dress roof lead for that perfect fit. He then looks at fitting the lead cover flashing detail before tackling the chimney step flashing and the lead back box. He uses his Hilti 4" grinder in the process and to finish off is pointing step flashing. The final part this slate roofing job is to tackle the slate roof turret, fixing ridge tiles and then the important terracotta roof finial. Another job done!!
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[@BuildWithAE]

Be sure to watch Will's full video where he tackles the step flashing on this project: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIiwnH2VgphneJY

[@evanofelipe]

There is something very satisfying watching a skilled artisan, who takes a pride in his work, doing what he has learned over years of acquiring his ‘art’. The fact that he does not damage what he is trying to create in the process, is no accident. Avoiding clumsy moves or misplaced steps is as important as careful measurement and preparation. Complicated and compound angles require agile mathematics, particularly when accommodating the inevitable variation of build. The older the age of the original building, the more likely it’s not going to be symmetrical. Thanks Wills for showing you and your team in action. It’s a nice job that looks superb.

[@markrobinson1458]

I now think Will has reached legendary status, cracking job as always 👏 👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Mark! 👍

[@Truman77.]

So impressed with professionalism and a site clean up. Had the services of a roofer who didn't have these qualities: so stressful!

[@BuildWithAE]

It is a shame when you don't get the service you'd expect from a professional trade. Will is an awesome guy and an exceptional tradesman, and wouldn't leave anything but perfection. All the best, John 👷🏻‍♂️

[@julianmarley9776]

That video was a masterpiece! Hugely entertaining and wonderful to see the process from roofer's nightmare to a beautifully finished slate roof. I loved your positive, friendly attitude and great teaching skills. I came to the video to find out how to safely move, walk, stand and sit on my slate roof so I can drop a chimney liner down for a woodburner. I was carefully watching to see how you positioned your self working on the roof without damaging tiles but ended up learning a lot more about roof construction and renovation. Many thanks for making and sharing the video, Will. You are the King of the roofers!

[@jameselderton9869]

This man is a class act, top work!

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks James! Have an awesome week 👍

[@richardslater677]

Loved it. I watch a lot of construction videos that tell you how to do a job, step by step. I’m never going to re-slate a roof myself so sometimes I just want to know what is involved so should I ever need a roofer to do it for me, I know what’s to expect. I wish more videos took this approach. Excellent thank you..

[@andrewmccambridge89]

A fine example of the most technical of all roofing jobs. Well done and as ever, detail is everything !

[@chekymonkey4452]

my god what an extreme professonal top classwork. no messing with this man and a roof

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks dude! 👍

[@davidyip5557]

Love your vids mate, one thing you messed up that slating. Almost bond on bond at the top of the vally. Crazy because everything else is spot on. Why didnt you work it out ?

[@onanysundrymule3144]

​@@davidyip5557Aye, I see that at 13:39 mins, a full width instead of 2 narrow ones would have fettled that. Well spotted, but an absolutely awesome job overall one must say (and I think NHL5 lime should have been used on the stone copings too, incidentally, but not knocking the job overall).

[@Globetrotter989]

Great example of a complex job done to perfection. No obstacle is too great for Will and his team!

[@edgarbaring6319]

I have done roofing for 35 years here in Texas. From wood shakes rough and 18" perfections, clay tile cement tile, but never no slate. I'am retired now but watching your videos brings back some good memories of my roofing days, good job especially on the flashing work.

[@spatel3783]

love Will's attitude, seems like he's always up for a challenge! really enjoyed the video, thanks team

[@Bertrum123]

Seems this chaps a real professional pity there aren't more about hard to get a good roofer you can trust .well done my man

[@dearodeer8238]

Really lovely work some of the best I've seen the roof turned out beautiful

[@louisxivroi]

Another beautiful job. You and your crew are amazing craftsmen.

[@JohnJones-wo1bc]

Been a real pleasure to watch true professionals at work! Great Job.

[@marklendonml]

Amazing skill. Must be a really satisfying job to see it all completed.

[@marksmith7365]

I've been roofing for 2 years now and you my friend know your business, i'd love to work for/with someone as clued-up as yourself, i bet you are very proud of the work you and your gang do cos you are perfectionists the best at what you do in my opinion.

[@Dowsettexplores]

Love watching this guy, roofing work is the nuts! Love watching people in my trade do things properly 🙌🏼

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Ellis! Have an awesome week 👍

[@RikuSpirit]

Beautiful workmanship and a well put together video.

[@edelweissstudio]

What an undertaking.... amazing work. Well done

[@Dave_at_Southport]

A pleasure to watch, Thank you!

[@ralphmctell5210]

That's some sharp lead flashing and valley work👌

[@garrystanier3345]

Top notch ,great workmanship!

[@ianjonas7925]

Thanks Will I bow down to your skill! Maybe just maybe I'll tackle my roof next summer!

[@TheLondonForever00]

Will as per usual... Amazing work.

[@popandu1170]

Wonderful will. Absolutely wonderful. Top top top job! Look forward to more - Cheers!

[@BuildWithAE]

Thank you! 😊

[@raydunn3501]

Great job guys,,, love it.

[@jameshargreaves1273]

Absolutely stunning work fella! your videos are mint!!

[@adamblair1443]

Very nice Job there Will looks like you take pride in your work.

[@damo778]

I can't afford a new roof but need a valley releading. I said to my mate who is gonna do it, can you not put felt underneath the lead? he said yes. I questioned it tho my self as there is obviously a reason why they don't in the first place. This video confirms it for me as it will sweat 👍

[@JW-cu7jj]

Hands down one of the best roofers i have ever seen

[@user-si3lx3fr5l]

Great video Will. The work carried out is so near and tidy 👍

[@samnewmann]

After doing a full back to brick house renovation over the past 2 years, I would consider myself a very experienced DIY’er. Now at the point where the roof needs doing, and your video’s have given me the knowledge and confidence to give it a go myself. Thank you for these top quality videos, keep it up! Subscribed and definitely going to be a regular watcher 👍🏼

[@b16mov]

That really is a work of art .. proper tidy job

[@furtado708]

trabalho de excelente qualidade, com muita tecnica e estetica. Parabens.

[@BuildWithAE]

Gracias mi amigo! 👍

[@ensarbeka1519]

As a new roofer ,this video improves my understanding on how to do a proper roof job Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us

[@christophermoore5405]

Stunning work

[@thetessellater9163]

Anyone watching this whose roof needs work will absolutely be wanting these guys to come and do it. If you have never seen such things, you will see exactly what makes an excellent job. Will will go far....

[@BuildWithAE]

👍👍

[@peterannis8455]

Didn’t do an excellent job he got the bond wrong he should of struck the roof out a proper slater would never slate a roof with out striking it off first

[@APSuk2]

Cannot beat Will & a quality roof job. Great to watch as always.

[@BuildWithAE]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@alanmccormack1461]

Top job sir and brilliant videos !

[@fintan3563]

Beautiful job! Love from Lafayette, Indiana, USA 👍👍👍

[@bettyswollocks5278]

Outstanding workmanship and a hundred year job. Only true craftsmen take such care when their work will only be seen by the few 👌

[@darrellavery5469]

Great work 💪 nice to see a worker who enjoys their work and takes such pride in execution of task. some people could learn a thing or two from this guy !

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Darrell 👍

[@slartybartfast57]

Very good, professional work!

[@kasper52173]

These guys do not mess about!!! master class again!!! 👍🏾

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Kasper 👍

[@traian23us]

Well done Will ! You not only a good roofer you’re a good teacher

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi InoHeat much appreciated have a awesome New Year all the best Tony 👍

[@qrogueuk]

Good job, enjoyable to watch

[@barbarafoley6962]

Wow , what a craftsman !!

[@jacklee8247]

I’ve been fitting a grp valley on a slate roof probably one of the hardest things I’ve done doing all the cuts you make it look so easy 😭

[@loganrose.9209]

Smashed it yet again!! Would be interested to see some videos with just lead work

[@craigmartin7504]

What a talented team you are brilliant 👍👍👍👍

[@wythymanc5059]

Can I say just started watching you guys and your work is first class I can tell 100 percent you take pride in your work take note apprentices this is how it’s done

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching bud! 👍

[@wranglercjseven69]

Couldnt get it any better lol perfect video knowledge is great thank you my friend thumbs up

[@syncrosimon]

Brilliant video Will🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@boris100ish]

Another quality job from true professionals. Your attention to every detail is second to none. You should have some very happy customers. Hope they appreciate the top job. Thanks for filming it all too. 👍👍. All the best Pete

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks 👍

[@XliljmortX]

Excellent job. The only problem I see is to the right at the top of the valley at 15:01, the seams almost meet up. I'm unfamiliar with slate work so I wouldn't know how to fix that without vertically chalking the right side of the dormer using the slated left side as a template. But I really admire the hard work put into this job.

[@76jwc]

You're right about the side lap, there's probably a piece of lead underneath. Marking perpendicular lines on the roof battens can help avoid this. I feel picky mentioning it - I've learnt a lot of tips from Will, and don't give my time for free to assist/educate others. He's clearly an excellent roofer.

[@isaiahgadsden5541]

Great Job!

[@johnwitherhead4908]

excellent practical information the basics well appointed

[@nach0vidal]

SUBSCRIBED! Always amazes me to watch true skilled professioanls at work!

[@julietphillips1991]

Lovely and precise, I like that!

[@BuildWithAE]

Thank you! Cheers! 👍

[@nigelbarnbrook3477]

Brilliant video this guy and his team are true master craftsmen 👍

[@kevinmather1928]

Love it! Keep on cracking…

[@namesanmanname297]

Great roofer , shows he takes pride; in his work. and knows his stuff.

[@DerekTJ]

Brilliant to watch this craftsmanship

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@ianb9103]

Artist at work👍👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Ian! 👍

[@psychoskin3797]

I see these lads about where I live. Always busy and always do a top job👍👍 All the best... skins👌

[@olrenison]

Amazing job.. Such attention to detail in a place where so few get to appreciate it. I'm glad we get to watch the process here. 'If the film crew would like to drop me a beat'... 😂 Legend 😊👌

[@flyagaric1000]

Amazing work. I have just been ripped off with cowboys leaving a dreadful, almost laughable mess. I just wish Will and his guys did roofing in my area. Excellent video very detailed cheers

[@nickedmonstone2042]

Just started a job with foam sprayed on the slate nightmare is an understatement 😂😂 I had no choice but to smash them all the foam was wrapped around the batten and everything feel your pain. 70 bin bags of foam.

[@kennymann7934]

Great job on the roof looks fantastic nice lead work as well true craftsmanship take care guys

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Kenny 👍

[@jimmylawson6014]

Absolute class !!!

[@TheProdigy1982]

Very nice indeed👌🏽

[@kennethmidas2203]

Great job you can see you take great pride in your work 👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Kenneth! 👍

[@cristiancherchi2452]

I love the way how you working mate , your one of the best roofer I have seen 💪💪 👍 i like how you explain all the details , Well done pal , I'm builder to am doing all sorts of building jobs, watching you every video ,, I'm learning more and more thanks to you . Well done my mate 👍.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Christian much appreciated all the best Tony 😂

[@db-humanitys-friend2038]

Great work will👍

[@kevincasson9848]

First class lads! First class! Ya know your stuff!!!

[@linzibrown7159]

Fantastic work Will!

[@BuildWithAE]

Thank you! Cheers! 👍

[@galaxion62]

These geezers are spot on & a do a marvelous 1st class job with real pride in their work. A friend & I are planning on doing my roof, but re-slate using the good original removed ones, plus remainder using good second hand ones. Cannot stand the sight of those horrible cheap clay pan tile things, pile of crap!. So hats off to these guys for giving us some inspiration to tackle these jobs. Noticed they used a slaters hammer, but I've bought a slate ripper tool for getting the slates off. Not sure if I've got the right tool for the job now after having watched this. Loved the video, cheers :-) .

[@TheCraig031272]

Im a sparky & am just about to start solar installs for 2023. I was looking for some vids on working with slate, cutting solar brackets in & found this, Just watched whole vid, your a credit to your game Will, shame you dont live in Maidstone!

[@willemajorwilliemajor476]

Great job man. You certainly know what your doing.

[@BuildWithAE]

Will is a great tradesman. Hopefully we'll be bringing him back to the channel again soon. All the best, John 👷🏻‍♂️

[@joshlehan8057]

Love the roofing videos 📹 great job guys 👌

[@BuildWithAE]

👍👍

[@marcuscicero9587]

the flashing details are unbelievable. think this fella has done this work before! top notch in his trade

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Marcus! 😊👍

[@dariuswaters3150]

Nice job lads

[@bluevanmani]

Well done will old school professional looks the nuts

[@turnerroofingconstructionl4612]

Nice job!

[@Akhmat83]

Beautiful job

[@Orchardman53]

Nice to watch a roofer who knows what he's doing.

[@ayobcspks2041]

Great Job all around!

[@BuildWithAE]

👍👍

[@JimJimpmjj]

Well done Will you make it look child's play 🤙👌👊💪💯✅👍

[@bryanwatt9751]

Nice work!

[@Doug....]

Superb craftsmanship 👍👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Doug, thanks care! 👍

[@gdfggggg]

Class work there.

[@BuildWithAE]

👍👍

[@justjacqueline2004]

Talented craftsmen.

[@BuildWithAE]

👍👍

[@ginobragoli1448]

Nice one "Will the roofer" 👍 Quality workmanship

[@BuildWithAE]

👍👍

[@michaelscott9773]

Will the Roofer I've seen a lot of roofs stripped and re slatted - But never to your Quality- and your enthusiasm is a real credit to you- take care and do many more.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thank you for the kind words Michael, take care 👍

[@vinnyrea5608]

Superd pal, keep these vids coming👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Vinny! 👍

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Will your a natural for these videos brilliant video mate really enjoyed it Justin brickright 👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Justin! 👍

[@johndevlin980]

Lovely job fellas 👍🏻

[@BuildWithAE]

👍👍

[@ferndaleroofingltd3308]

Very good at his job. Top man.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching bud! 👍

[@TheToolnut]

Outstanding craftsmanship Sir, you are the balls! 👍😁🔨🇮🇪

[@BuildWithAE]

Thank you kindly 👍