SLATE RE-ROOF: FROM START TO FINISH

[@BuildWithAE]

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

[@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!

[@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..

[@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.

[@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! 👍

[@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 👍🏼

[@JW-cu7jj]

Brilliant roofer. This is what roofing is all about, probably not cheap. But takes his time and does everything to perfection. Well done Will you are a honour to roofing

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@jameselderton9869]

This man is a class act, top work!

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks James! Have an awesome week 👍

[@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).

[@andrewmccambridge89]

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

[@Globetrotter989]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@dearodeer8238]

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

[@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

[@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 😭

[@JW-cu7jj]

Hands down one of the best roofers i have ever seen

[@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 :-) .

[@JohnJones-wo1bc]

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

[@APSuk2]

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

[@BuildWithAE]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@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 👍

[@kenshindoman9757]

Great video! Wish I'd got into roofing when I was younger. A few things confused me, so I have a couple of questions... 1) I always thought the roof felt had to have a slight dip in between the rafters so any rain that got though a broken slate would pool into that dip and run all the way to the bottom...otherwise it could run/spread any which way on the way down including over where the new rafters are nailed through the felt, compromising the watertightness...is that not really necessary? 2) Why is the wood you installed blue? Waterproofing treatment or something? 3) Why did you install cut slates on the vertical behind the lead step flashing? Thanks for taking the time to film this job.

[@fintan3563]

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

[@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 👍

[@Orchardman53]

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

[@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

[@thetallcarpenter]

I love the way Will just cracks straight on, and then, BOSH 👊, job done, no messing.😎 Great job fella, and thanks for the video.👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks TC! Have an awesome week 👍

[@bobmartin5101]

Wills here, so its a 2 second thumbs up from me.

[@BuildWithAE]

👍👍

[@marcuscicero9587]

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

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Marcus! 😊👍

[@Pete40-b1u]

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 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Another work of art Will , beautifully done as ever . Big congratulations on hitting 50 thousand subscribers Tony and team 🥳🥳🥳🧱👍🏼

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks guys! 👍👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@@BuildWithAE 😁🧱👍🏽

[@NagraJatindersingh]

Tile and setructure work if want good price and good clean give me job sir

[@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!

[@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! 👍

[@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 👍

[@furtado708]

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

[@BuildWithAE]

Gracias mi amigo! 👍

[@eh_bailey]

Great work! This is an excellent roofing job! But what about that spray foam? Here in Texas, the underside of the roof is the ideal place for insulation and foam is great for air-sealing. How is that addressed there?

[@marklendonml]

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

[@louisxivroi]

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

[@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 😊👌

[@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 👍

[@davidbird380]

Half a slate cut up at top of valley. Nice camera work to hide it. Bond on bond with cuts to ridge. Why not set it out from gutter? Easy peasy.

[@JamesAyres-j6t]

Ouch

[@AlexanderTordoff]

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

[@adamblair1443]

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

[@ralphmctell5210]

That's some sharp lead flashing and valley work👌

[@ianjonas7925]

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

[@RikuSpirit]

Beautiful workmanship and a well put together video.

[@zororat]

Great videos! Does anyone have a recommendation for the best underlay for slate? I'm struggling to find reviews as most membrane companies demonstrate using their product with battens (the English way) therefore allowing for an air gap between membrane and tile/slate, they seem to suggest this is important, so whats the recommended membrane designed to be sandwiched between sarking?

[@leehensey]

If it is traditional slate then over fascia vents, breathable membrane and dry ridge system is fine but you need to cut out 30mm of the membrane either side of the ridge tree, if man made then you need counter battens or a non breather felt, hope this is useful, please see the Marley roof site for more x

[@edelweissstudio]

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

[@DenholmJules]

enjoy your videos. wondering why you took off the roof boards and replaced with membrane only, dosent the roof boards give more protection and insulation, couldnt thay have gone under the membrane?

[@namesanmanname297]

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

[@kennymann7934]

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

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Kenny 👍

[@ianb9103]

Artist at work👍👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Ian! 👍

[@nigelbarnbrook3477]

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

[@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 😂

[@popandu1170]

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

[@BuildWithAE]

Thank you! 😊

[@kasper52173]

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

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Kasper 👍

[@theturk5564]

I gotta say you are the D’s B’s. A proper champion roofer. 👌

[@BuildWithAE]

Haha thanks dude! Have an awesome week! 👍

[@bradwright3409]

Hello Will Was wondering why you cross battened the roof?

[@andrewgillingham6541]

So he has a raised edge to dress the lead valley on to , also the slates will then over sail in to the valley.

[@b16mov]

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

[@Dave_at_Southport]

A pleasure to watch, Thank you!

[@TheLondonForever00]

Will as per usual... Amazing work.

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

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

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Justin! 👍

[@TrueBrit1]

Another very nice video showing how it's done. Makes me feel I could do it myself, but I'd screw it up quickly! I have a question which I've posted on another of your videos, but will post here too, to see if anybody can help. I'm in the process of buying a bungalow in the Lincolnshire/Cambridge border area and the survey has shown that there are 30, 40 or perhaps 50 slipped slate tiles, which also includes others that have been repaired using tingles. Some roofers have advised that the individual slipped/broken tiles can be repaired/replaced, but others have advised that it would probably be better to just redo the entire roof. The thinking is that if the nails are failing leading to slipped tiles (presumably because they're not copper?), then as soon as you replace them, others will start to fail for the same reason i.e., rusty nails, so you may as well just do the whole roof now? Does that logic make sense? And I have been told that in the process of taking the existing tiles off, probably 50% will break, hence you would need to buy about 50% new tiles. Does that sound right? Seems from the other video I watched that a loss/breakage rate of 50% would be on the very high side, but according to this video not. And so far, I have only been able to get quote for a whole new roof, not by re-using as many of the existing tiles as possible. Why is that? Why doesn't anybody want to do the job using the old tiles, which is what I want as the customer and which will, presumably, be cheaper? Any advice would be welcomed. Cheers.

[@jozefmauri8651]

Great video and very helpful👍. Just a quick question what sand did you use, and what sand to cement ratio did you use. This would help me out a lot!

[@fredsmith8897]

Epic video. Thanks. My dad was a roofer and I spent many happy times helping him out as a kid growing up in the 70s. Thanks for the memories Will, there is so much more to this trade than people realise. Stay safe.

[@BuildWithAE]

Great to hear Fred, have an awesome week buddy 👍

[@psychoskin3797]

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

[@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 👍

[@ransomesmgmagic373]

Super job, top workmanship. I am interested to know why the focus on using second hand slates with an unknown remaining lifespan versus new slates?

[@jameshargreaves1273]

Absolutely stunning work fella! your videos are mint!!

[@loganrose.9209]

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

[@garrystanier3345]

Top notch ,great workmanship!

[@kevincasson9848]

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

[@kennethmidas2203]

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

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Kenneth! 👍

[@mattdemo5182]

Just a brilliant clip. Dude knows what he's doin'

[@craigmartin7504]

What a talented team you are brilliant 👍👍👍👍

[@nach0vidal]

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

[@apsbrian1]

Ricky the unsung hero!

[@BuildWithAE]

Ricky is a legend, great member of the team. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@Pro2BeAcademy]

Class channel mate.. Love learning all this stuff! Any advice for trying to save slate from an old stone barn that isn't very sturdy..

[@barbarafoley6962]

Wow , what a craftsman !!

[@alanmccormack1461]

Top job sir and brilliant videos !

[@DerekTJ]

Brilliant to watch this craftsmanship

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@christophermoore5405]

Stunning work

[@slartybartfast57]

Very good, professional work!

[@syncrosimon]

Brilliant video Will🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@wranglercjseven69]

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

[@ginobragoli1448]

Nice one "Will the roofer" 👍 Quality workmanship

[@BuildWithAE]

👍👍

[@linzibrown7159]

Fantastic work Will!

[@BuildWithAE]

Thank you! Cheers! 👍

[@Toyotaamazon80series]

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

[@BuildWithAE]

Thank you kindly 👍

[@marktarrant24]

Top job again Will I’ve picked up a lot of tips from you so thanks! Got a question; did you chase the bond of the tiles from left to right before you started the right? Looks liked it worked tiles if hadn’t where would you have put the cut. Cheers mark

[@peterannis8455]

Hasn’t worked in if you noticed the run of slates he left out where he said for him to walk up that’s where his cuts are should of struck the roof off for it to meet at a full slate done a canny job but abit shoddy putting little cuts in like that where it’s met

[@theflyingdog9648]

Nice job. How do you get the second nail in those last few slates you left out to get the ridges across? Just re-drill the nail hole further across?

[@johnwitherhead4908]

excellent practical information the basics well appointed

[@raydunn3501]

Great job guys,,, love it.

[@qrogueuk]

Good job, enjoyable to watch

[@julietphillips1991]

Lovely and precise, I like that!

[@BuildWithAE]

Thank you! Cheers! 👍

[@leakybean501]

Will awesome work👌 Is it normal to apply vertical roofing battens when slating???? Is it for valley height???