NATURAL SLATE ROOF - First Attempt at Roofing!

We are finally getting the new slates on. 😁 After assessing the possibility of reusing the originals we decided to order a new premium grade Spanish slate fitting with a combination of copper nails and marine grade stainless hooks.
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[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Good work Tim, looks great. Having done it yourself you'll look at every other new roof now to see how they're done, and it might surprise you (or not!) to find out you've done yours better than most. Keep slogging on!

[@samwhite7197]

That's a roof that will last a hundred years (at least, probably more). My modest Victorian house roof lasted 160yrs with the original Welsh slate, I've just redone it myself, a couple of years ago but with Eternits because of cost. Your Spanish slate will be easily good enough. I do this for a living. A: The guys doing the battening have done it just right. B: Your slating is great, quality job. C: On an old roof, trying to get all the runs lined up is tricky - you've done a good job. Sleep well at night, under your super watertight new roof.

[@tentonhammer5469]

Tim did the battening and felt himself. I'm sure he will be pleased that a pro thought it such a good job.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Cheers Sam, good to hear! 👍

[@MrJohnnynapalm7]

Well done, Tim. Impressive work, especially during the bad weather conditions and whilst taking time to set up recording equipment, too 👍

[@Justthemow]

What bad weather conditions that’s what it’s like over there all the time

[@iainmacinnes1660]

A nice tidy job.

[@heathergould8067]

Looks amazing !

[@traceyc130]

Looks beautiful.

[@StuartGrimshaw]

Looks amazing! Well worth the effort. As the camera pans back 10 about 10:40 what are the small slates at an angle for in between the 2 skylights?

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Just offcuts that hadn’t quite slipped all the way down yet. 👍

[@silversrayleigh8980]

HAHAHA you used hooks ! ? LOL AAAAHAHAHAAAA Rookie Green horn Noob xD HAHAHAAHAAA

[@phil-oq9id]

I've been a roofer for 38 years and I'm impressed you used some tricks that only experience teaches you. Somebody knows what there doing😀 absolutely brilliant I would work with you anyday👍

[@Robbie..Ha-Navi]

really. i bet your roofs leak

[@denty32]

Unbelievable for your first attempt, a true inspiration to many out there that think a lot of the tasks that you tackle are way out of their comfort zone. Well done 👏👏👏

[@allroofingsolutions2275]

Get a couple of old pillows under the ladder you have on the roof, if you end up breaking a slate or 2 with them double nailed & clipped it will be a nightmare to replace them.

[@raybans8712]

Yes plus stops any scratches onto the slates, I use gloves on the top of mine as if I bring a pillow up I’d be tempted to go for a nap 😴

[@nigelburton7408]

I need to say this.: I did my own DIY slate roof a few months back. With the £1000's being saved by doing it yourself, don't scrimp on copper nails and double nail and hook EVERY slate. It will be totally bomb proof then and you will sleep soundly through the strongest winds.

[@davidbanner9001]

I totally agree with most of the comments here. Your work is probably a lot better than most roofers. The attention to detail and also the prep work is outstanding. I still say you are insane. But I really admire you for doing it yourself.

[@sotobfree7163]

Great job and for all you diy people when you hammer the slate hook into the wood hold the hook end down tight has you hammer it home. It keeps the tension to bring the slate down flat to the roof line😊

[@ABell676]

This is the most well prepared cared for roof I’ve ever seen.

[@PB200559]

Give yourself a big pat on the back. Fantastic work!

[@williamdavis2607]

Great job. I applaud you for tackling this.

[@ColinDH12345]

Good job Tim. Been looking forward to this. Did this some years ago as a DIY project and as long as you learn from others and take you time I found it amazing what you can achieve. Well done!

[@accessfm]

Great job you have done there, you should be very proud. Well done and well wear. Greetings from Ireland!

[@daveramsay8598]

Watching you take these tough jobs on and knocking them out looking good and properly done inspires and more importantly gives others confidence to DIY. I am going to slate my wood store now in the knowledge it's a job that is DIY doable. Thanks keep up the good work.

[@T8RTU]

Tremendous achievement Tim! Have to say I’m not fond of heights and seeing you with your back to the end of the roof created a moment or two just watching your work 🥴. Epic 👏

[@jimbolger264]

The hooks are OK but I prefer not to use them the reason is when a slate is nailed if it breaks it will fall down the roof and you can see it, with the hooks it doesn't drop down so you never know it's broken

[@peterwooldridge7285]

So, at the end of the day when you climb down the scaff' for the last time and look up at the roof do you think " ...shit man I did that..." Great job Tim!

[@ljones396]

Awesome job! Im a joiner by trade but slated my own workshop roof, definitely a rewarding job (even if it was a little tiresome on the knees!) An inspiration to many watching you I've no doubt! 🙌🏻😎

[@malcolmbale9566]

8 thumbs down, what’s wrong with people, I bet most of the 8 wouldn’t tackle a job as big as this!!, you’re doing a great job Tim👍🏻

[@StevePhillips]

You and your family are extraordinary. Certainly help build my confidence when doing DIY home improvements. I much appreciate the tips. Nicely presented good camera work and excellent sound quality too!

[@marcusd2380]

Great job which will be done better than many professional roofs. When it’s yours u will take u time and do it right. Hard work in the cold and wet

[@rokalot2436]

Very neat tidy job but you have lost your minimum headlap at eave course by nailing eave slate to batten below first full slate batten

[@paultabor2446]

I admire your tenacity {think its right word]

[@tommyknightly1659]

Unreal, it’s a credit to you.

[@davidwilson-tn3sm]

To get your bottom course of slates (eave course) did you cut a slate in half and use both halves (making 250mm in length)? - Should be up to the hole on the slate so assuming these slate are holed to a normal headlap (holed at 300mm) would make the eave slate 295mm . SO maybe lost around 40mm of headlap. Hopefully you have not slated other side of roof and you can correct this error on that side.

[@PeteBrisbourne]

Going to have to update your intro flyover when the new roof is all finished!

[@BM77736]

Well done. I'm well impressed that you took the challenge to do this your self.

[@reubendandurand7716]

I'm in a very similar boat, planning to do my own slate roof later this summer. What pitch is your roof? Mine is 10-12 (10 inches vertical for 12 inches horizontal), I'm wondering if I'll be able to get by walking up and down the battens or if I'll need to rely on ladders more.

[@mattmcintosh3939]

Fair play for using the hooks, i hate hooks and ive been roofing for years 😂. I wouldn't have left them thin bits of slate out around your windows though, ive known them things to leak over smaller gaps than that. I would've been shot if i did that as an apprentice 😂. Overall it looks like a good job , should be pleased with yourself.

[@Utubeisazzho]

I’ve seen shingles with holes 1/4 inch up from leading edge pre drilled for that hanger. Rather than on edge. Its biting a hole

[@deanalexander3825]

Got to give it too you im a roofer myself and have been taught traditionally and every roofer still gets confused with velux windows all depends where they land on the roof. Great job mate. If you do another one I would suggest perpendicular lines down the roof just makes it easier. 10 inch and a 8th under 5 for 50 x 25 Spanish. Cracking job

[@colinchick2692]

O gosh! I take my hat off to you for taking on such a task. It looks fantastic

[@mrflatroofer4089]

Interesting, I have used thousands of slate hooks. There is now a battery operated hook nailer with top loading. never though I'd see that!! Rubber slates with hooks is this the future? One man nails the hook, another places the slate while another passes a slate to him. Incredibly fast.

[@sj_harris]

You cannot beat the look of a slate roof Great work as always Tim!

[@a.m.9357]

How do they prevent the slates from cracking when making those holes? Do the slates come pre-drilled/holed, or do you hole each of them individually? I never understood that part.

[@pdarcy8115]

The hooks look class with the natural slate, your doing a top job

[@tomasmorrissey7324]

Not gonna lie clicked in it cause the felt and latha colour looked cool nice job mate known my look if I stacked out out the whole roof derd be a storm blow dem off it

[@RByrd100]

Hello, Can you tell me why you strips of wood that you nail your slate to? Can you nail directly to the flat surface without using strips? Do you have have any advice on the installation of slate? This will be our first time using and installing slate.

[@DANNYBIOSHOW]

I must say you are a BRAVE man doing this. The thought of myself makes me limp at the knees 😂. Keep up the good work love watching the Chanel. Dan from Yeovil

[@h9rae]

I said before you started that this was too much to take for one person, I take that back now you have done a fantastic job ,you should be proud of yourself keeping it D.I.Y

[@justice007willprevail]

People like you must be recognised for your selfless attitude and inspiration to share your knowledge. Thank you for sharing and what an amazing and beautiful job!

[@stephencollins7714]

Wow, so impressed, not something that I would have the confidence (or skills) to tackle but I can see that you have done a ton of research and that is clearly paying off. Keep the great content coming.

[@hajirpirouzfar9481]

I didn't know this much work goes into roofing. This guy has done the best job I've ever seen. Simply put, a masterpiece

[@vifany8815]

Unbelivable, can make slate roofing, but can't disable autofocus on camera.

[@laz820]

I’m planning on doing mine next year. I will save the vids for pointers 👍👍

[@billy-waynejeffcoat4828]

Man I wish I could just find a reliable source of slate like this cause I want to do this to my house in the usa

[@mmack3286]

You should of gotten lighter slate tiles and write on the roof with tiles restoration couple! Fantastic job as always!

[@SD43]

Hooks look good mate, well done.

[@matthewsaunby9056]

Great job, it looks awesome! You must be really pleased with yourself?

[@pankaj9654]

Watching from india Himachal Pradesh I also want this kind of work on my roof can you come to India ?

[@manishachavan3349]

Im shock to see that coz i thought that the slate itam use for only eating crunching bt that type also use if u tuber see that typ of house they will eat house too😝😝😝

[@michaelgavin7621]

Huh?

[@Robbie..Ha-Navi]

if water gets under the slate the slats stop it . ? im thinking this roof fails

[@over-engineered]

can I ask, what slate make/version did you use?

[@peerage1]

Should we be putting 1 nail width between each slate?

[@AkaMilkyuk]

How many day would say on a job this size, realy nice work

[@andyb3331]

Great job Tim, just keep snapping those lines and get plenty of 3-4-5 squares off your battens for your Perps.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Been doing exactly that all day today on the front roof. 👍

[@syncrosimon]

Wish I knew what that meant😆 Wait, explained right at the end😎👍

[@MontyVideo969]

Knock knock. How many times do you fall off a two storey house?

[@billmacgregor6797]

Your determination to do your projects to the best of your ability with no short cuts, has been an inspiration to me, and my own skills have really improved by watching your methods. Thank you so much!

[@garethheathcote4988]

You have made a very nice,tidy job of that tim mate. Not bad at all for your first attempt at slating a roof. The slate hooks are a nice touch aswell though I would have been tempted to nail the slates aswell as using the hooks for a belt and braces type approach, no doubt it will be absolutely fine though. I wouldn't be surprised if your neighbours started asking if you could do theirs lol.

[@heriothandyman3148]

I agree, however I’ve never come across the hooks, or anyone that has them. Wind chatter would be my biggest concern, I doubt they’re ever going to fall off.

[@jackleg693]

Love watching your videos- couple of questions: is that a broken claw hammer or a specialist slate hammer? Also, did I see that right... you were cutting slate with a pair of snips/scissors type cutter??? Never ever seen that before! As always thank you for sharing and inspiring

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Slate cutters yep. The hammer is a roofing hammer so you can use it for put holes in. 👍

[@johnseabrook1703]

I have total admiration for you, great job.

[@PeowPeowPeowLasers]

This is very satisfying to watch, well done. Currently considering doing my own roof because some roofers want a fortune, others are a little more upfront and say they're too busy.

[@WatsTransport]

How do i become a roofer, can i do it without going to college ?

[@paulwoods4710]

Massive well done Tim, beautiful job. Such a inspiration to us all.👍

[@swillshee9927]

Have been waiting and checking on a daily basis, couldn’t wait to see the next instalment, amazing job, great attention to detail as always.

[@jeremiebeaulieu8501]

I've been looking at this for a few hours now and what I found on multiple articles online is that you can't actually DIY a slate roof, you gotta hire a professional that costs way more than "regular" roofers because it's a very hard job and if I want it to be done right that's 100% the only way to go. But looking at your video, it does seem a bit more complicated than a regular asphalt roof, but it doesn't seem to be as bad as peole make it seem... I might be missing something though

[@mattmcintosh3939]

I'm a regular roofer, I do slate roofs quite often. 50% slate and 50% tiles really. Every roofer I know knows how to slate, there are some types of slating that are way more advanced like when you have rounded or shaped slates or if you've got any swooped or laced in roof valleys. The roof in this video is basic though and you shouldn't call yourself a roofer if you can't do it.

[@heriothandyman3148]

Hats off to you mate! Job and a half. 👏

[@davidbray6515]

I dont say this much because you dont see it much but that is a very nice roof

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Thanks. 👍

[@leehensey]

Great job, I am a proffessinal roofer and have been for over 40 years, hooks were mostly used in europe and particuly for man made slates that will lift, we normaly use copper rivits that stops this, a traditional slate roof only needs 2 copper nails so think you have gone a little over the top and made hard work for yourself but great job anyway

[@elizabethamizdail7939]

I never knew you could cut slate! Excellent job!!!

[@sotobfree7163]

You shouldn’t. With the proper roofing hammer/axe/and blade you end up with a chipped edge ( any shape) on all sides😊

[@Outdoorshuntingshooting]

I am just wondering about the the hooks, if slate is nailed is that not enough? As my 100 year old slate roof is just nailed and I am thinking of replacing it. I get that the hooks are an extra layer of security if nails fail, but I do wonder if that’s a very rare occasion and hooks not needed? I am planning to do it myself.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

It’s instead of nails. It’s just personal preference. I’d probably nail if more visible or single storey but they are nice to use and means you get two choices on how you orientate slate. (If not holed)

[@shaunlucas3810]

Just seeing someone load out slates correctly impressed me

[@nigella.69]

please can you explain to me how you load it out this way?

[@I2383R]

Nice job I drove by the other day and it looks fantastic. 👍

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Thanks 👍

[@JL-hn6hi]

Sweat equity! Good job.

[@e-4airman124]

what is the quality of that slate?

[@raymorris2810]

nice job mate. very neat

[@pankajmakwana2300]

Thank you for the video, I tried slating the first time round, used copper nails with copper pins and discovered not all slates need to be nailed down except for the 2nd or third row and nowadays they have a nail with the copper washer on to secure the slates. But good job, keep it up, although slates can be slippery when wet.

[@oliverthompson4689]

Excellent video, following the whole series. Can I ask what size Copper Slate / Clout Nails you used? Are there 38mm x 3.35mm? Also are there any further roofing videos on your Patreon? or additional information on the videos? Thank you

[@buster1474]

Truly mazing and very good mentor iv been watching your videos and the way you show your work how too do it..I did my frist roofing job three house in one ad it helped 😀

[@felixreali7101]

hi Tim, tried to buy a mug a few times but every time it says you don't ship to Ireland. I don't mind paying extra for shipping.

[@PaulWhyte505]

Use parcel motel, sometimes gets around this

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Sorry, not set up when we changed the website I’ll try and sort this week 👍.

[@johnstinchcombe1811]

Watched this as we need our slate roof replaced after 25 years. I'm praying we can find a contractor that follows the rules like you - congratulations on an excellent job!

[@999shawn]

you would have an iq of 3 and a half to pay to have a slate roof installed. unless you hit the lottery never get a slate roof one small break in a piece of slate you're entire ceiling will be filled with water

[@TheRestorationCouple]

🤔You would have to have a lot more damage than that. That roof was on 110 years and had dozens of cracked/slipped slates by the time I stripped it. None of those caused any leaks even without any membrane or felt.

[@james1976-nov]

So it runs out, big deal. Proper nice job . don't put yourself down.

[@seancollins6524]

Looking in from Ireland 🇮🇪 fantastic video 📹

[@samking4179]

great video! slate roofs are so great looking. some day, some day...

[@alanbeaty2094]

Brilliant vids. Really helped me contemplate doing ours on my own. Just need to buy the scaffolding!

[@joebermuda6452]

Can’t imagine how expensive this would be?

[@francescodobherman3487]

Good job tho get yourself a slating knife hand cuters for fibre cement slates

[@coffeefortwosolly]

I’m No roofer but it’s looking beautiful! 👏🏻🙋🏻‍♀️🇬🇧💕

[@amandajacob1087]

How many squares large is this roof? How long did it take?

[@TheRestorationCouple]

It was around 100m2 from memory and took me a couple of months. Hard work especially in winter.

[@bryanwatt9751]

Very inspiring! How come you sint need counter battens to allow ventilation between the slate and membrane?

[@seanwalker1972]

The most impressive thing is your mindset to not try to but just get it done ask for advice and crack on good man

[@davidcorrow4070]

Came out beautiful