How to cut a slate for a valley. Using 100mm slate hooks

[@MrFlatroofer]

I thought I was the only roofer to use slate hooks. Glad to see others using them. They are more secure than nailing. One point for you ,there is a hook tacker on the market that speeds up the whole process, amazing device.

[@roofingshiteroofing1189]

I'm going to look that up. Thanks

[@francescodobherman3487]

Slate hook is for extra protection ur still ment to put 2 nails in the slate

[@johnmadden-nn7nx]

used hooks and battens in Campbeltown 1985

[@neiltreloar]

That works well, also try a sliding bevel, once the slates sit flat after any kick or tilt at eaves level, all you need is to mark from side lap to valley cut, use your level, mark and cut.

[@domingogwynn9864]

i learned that style of slating in france saves your back a bit

[@raybans8712]

They love a slate roof in France. Copper gutters as well

[@heriothandyman3148]

Cheers for video

[@peakyblinder2847]

Back in my day had to grade them in 3 diff thickness and used to hole them to

[@thebeardedwunderer1503]

Can you push the slate up out of the clip to remove a tile? Asking as I might need to put a vent pipe up a slate roof with what looks like this fixing system. Thanks in advance!

[@roofingshiteroofing1189]

No, you need to bend the hook down and slide the slate out.

[@jamesburton668]

I always slate like this. Ya don’t slate yaself in then n have to start walking over new slates. Good bit roofing that! Cutting in a valley the proper way!

[@clinteastwood8230]

Aren't they suppose to be nailed as well as hooked ? Won't they rattle with wind otherwise ?

[@roofingshiteroofing1189]

No they can't move. There's a hook at the bottom, one on each side and one at the top. There more secure than a nail down slate

[@simongood3]

Reminds me of billy bleach from the fast show ... the bit where hes sorting out the money😅 good work tho 👍

[@davidchi1277]

Always hole the slate from the back !

[@kansascityshuffle8526]

What is the composition of that valley trough?

[@roofingshiteroofing1189]

Glass reinforced polyester

[@FunnyVideos-jtm]

Which slate tiles are these?

[@roofingshiteroofing1189]

Spanish, 200mm x 400mm

[@peakyblinder2847]

Does not matter wot way you do it just as long you get a straight vally but good work

[@alexgreig3598]

How is that any easier? I'd have been 3 courses up by now!!

[@roofingshiteroofing1189]

Each to there own. Some cut with an angel grinder, I don't care how you do i. Just do the best you can

[@barrywood7400]

Surprised the perps aren’t struck out ? Perhaps you did further over to the right, but plenty of tolerance between slates. How come you’re not using a slate knife or your combi hammer/slate knife ? Don’t think you’d be cutting some of the slates I’ve used over the years with your machine. I’m guessing you’re using Spanish slate and a bit softer in my experience. Nice job for me, plenty of pride.

[@roofingshiteroofing1189]

They were struck. Just washed off in the rain. I use a guillotine because it makes less mess

[@roofingshiteroofing1189]

Yes spanish.

[@Reddwarf1994]

No point in perps when you're falling into a valley or a hip cut. It's easy enough to tile or slate straight enough. Into a verge or an abutment then yeh ping your perps

[@barrywood7400]

@@Reddwarf1994 Yeah, I’ve done it too but never with the ‘ old tradesman ‘ who taught me !!!! No slates touched til the marking / setting out was done, his way or the highway !!!

[@Reddwarf1994]

@barrywood7400 fair game to any old school tradesmen who do things the right way. Working by the book is dying out sadly. In this instance though perping is not necessary in my opinion

[@charliewootton-jones3372]

The first way is definitely quicker and easier😂

[@evanosvath9632]

Yeah but it doesn’t always work . Too big of a slate blah blah blah , you gotta know this method ok?

[@mmk1310]

How do i become a roofer at 17, do i need to go to college ?

[@roofingshiteroofing1189]

That's a hard question to answer, At the start you'll only be as good or bad as the person who is teaching you. This goes for an apprenticeship or college course. I've worked with people that have every thing in life, fast cars big hours, but are shit roofers. Also worked with college teachers that are shit. Try and find a small roofing company with a good reputation. Ask other trades who they would recommend for a quality job. Not a cheap job. Other than that move to Europe

[@mmk1310]

@@roofingshiteroofing1189 do i have to go to college to get an apprenticeship or can someone just hire me ?

[@roofingshiteroofing1189]

You don't have to go to college

[@GunningGod]

Don’t use slate hooks. Just leaves the slates prone to needing repairs and falling

[@qamillika1166]

yes bugga amazing work😂😂

[@joshuamatheron1]

Slates look a bit all over the place if I’m being honest.

[@waterboy8999]

How so?

[@joshuamatheron1]

@@waterboy8999 gaps between each slate seem to vary wildly. I get they’re not perfectly square but…

[@waterboy8999]

@@joshuamatheron1 I didn't notice that but I know the lense can bend the picture a bit, looked like a straight line heading up to the ridge, I'm not a roofer, I make sawdust........ oh yes I see what you mean now at the start.

[@roofingshiteroofing1189]

The slate is not square. I have to keep the top straight to keep them on the battens

[@horserider9578]

@@waterboy8999 you talk rubbish you start a sentance then contradict yourself in the same sentance.

[@J_MO]

Special guest Darth Vader on the camera

[@mikebutkus9954]

Not a fan of that system I'm afraid of just tagging the slates, l prefer a double nail fixing. The slates were already holed anyway, even though wrongly for the gauge

[@nonsheep5823]

I just slate straight through into the grp valley, then cut through everything with a stihl 410 , then mastic the 15 ft cut thru the entire valley with mastic , dont pass the knowledge out for free @!! Knowledge should be earned not given great vid again tho 👍

[@roofingshiteroofing1189]

Sadly, I've seen it done

[@jpf3873]

Muy bien con gancho de pinza de donde es pizarra Cupa /+ o Rachher cafersa o Cúbica sa spain

[@grantconnor2664]

Outta breath are you camera man

[@DavidWilliams-zn2nc]

Although, I appreciate your using hooks, your battening is all to fuck! The nail holes whether you’re using them or not are too high for the battens! That tells me the roof was either battened on the wrong gauge, or you’ve messed up somewhere 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@roofingshiteroofing1189]

From your comment, it tells me you don't know what your talking about

[@DavidWilliams-zn2nc]

@@roofingshiteroofing1189 your slates are holed for a specific gauge!,, simple as🤷🏻‍♂️ So Use the right kit🤷🏻‍♂️

[@francescodobherman3487]

Are you.only puting 1 nail in the slate ffs😂

[@roofingshiteroofing1189]

??? Did you watch

[@philbotherobot]

Bit shite