SLATE RE-ROOF! (Part Two) | Build with A&E

[@wilkesysublime]

I’ve been a roofer for a long time, and my boss has done it for 30+ years. I love to see a well done slate roof. Keep at it boys 🤟🏼

[@BuildWithAE]

Many thanks Wilkesy! 👍

[@RagingBlade1]

This is the difference between someone who loves his craft and someone who is in it for the money alone. I am not a builder or roofer but like the way you explain how you do your work. It's not about finishing the job but standing back and being proud of your work. Well done Will and Rick. I saw your other job in Coventry (business premises) then ended up watching more of the A&E videos. Keep up the good work and GOD BLESS.

[@simonruddy8265]

I can imagine how happy the client must have been to being told the roof has to be all over again after being recently done, incorrectly. Your attention to detail, patience and quality of workmanship, legendary.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for your kind words Simon, take care 👍

[@GSXRRizla]

Top class no substitute for hard grafters, good old school skills... respect

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Rizla 👍

[@djviper79]

Working in one of the last operational slate mines in the uk it alway makes me smile to watch a well installed slate roof

[@BuildWithAE]

No way! Whereabouts is the last operational slate mine located in the UK Jeff? Glad you enjoyed the video, have a great evening 👍

[@djviper79]

@@BuildWithAE not the last but one of only a few left, I work for J.W.Greaves in Blaenau ffestiniog, we’ve still got three producing quarries, but in the 1880 hey day we had 24+ mines/quarries, I watch so many “professionals” on here who don’t have a clue, it’s refreshing to see someone who knows what to do, ya got a new subscriber my friend, take care and have fun

[@rooftechnortheast]

A couple of tips for you. Don’t rag the old with the new like that put a straight row in the bottom looks neater. Always cut your slates on the back not the front to get the chamfer the right way and strike the roof up.

[@michaelmorgan9289]

Once again watching a craftsman at work is a joy.

[@stevesamoffgridsmallholdin5378]

I first could tell this was going to be a good video clear precise load talking with confidence. Great watching someone who knows what they are doing.

[@alfa159life7]

I’ve no idea why I’m watching this but it’s kind of addictive 😂😂

[@adamkhalilkfskfvwesg6763]

So respectful of you guys, showing love for a beautiful trade.

[@albertbusscher4270]

congrats from a 90 year old plumber, beaut job, well done

[@jamespratt6600]

There is a nice trick for valley slates to avoid any pre cutting. In the video when you offer up the full slate, if you were to spin it 180, keeping it face up and line the bottom of the slate along the bottom of the slating course and move the corner to the valley line. Now mark on your slate where the next slate perp is and you have your bottom mark. Keeping the slate in that position, slide it up the roof till the bottom left (in this case) corner of the slate meets the line in the valley and the other side of the slate is either against the slate next to it vertically or if it's a smaller cut it will travel across the top of the slate next to it. Then mark where the corner of that next door slate meets your slate. As I say this mark will either be on the long side or the short side of your slate depending on the size of the cut. I allow a couple of mm less in marking for the slating gap as well. It sounds complicated but it's piss once you crack it. Try roughly scratching on the slate what you think the cut will look like, it will help keep you on track to start with. With this method if you mark and flick out your whole roof 3 slates wide you can go round and slate all your valleys first. Then you can get in nice and close without struggling to see. All the best 👍

[@michaelbirchall2247]

Great work and very informative video, thank you. Just one question at 7:30 did you mark the lead with a nail? I was told to use a felt-tip pen to mark lead as a pencil will scratch the lead causing a weak spot for crack to appear. What are your thoughts on this?

[@hally12hally]

Roofer from the North West of Ireland here so I feel your pain with the weather as it never stops raining over here. Couple of tips from one roofer to another. Cut your natural slates from the back for the champered finish on the front looks a lot nicer, also if you spray the old slates that you saved with hypochlorite acid they'll look brand new and doesn't damage them, I do it all the time. Just be careful not to get it on your leadwork as it turns it brown. Keep up the good work 👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Some great tips there! Thanks for watching 👍

[@dread4836]

All the comments are positive mate, solid work and great attitude. The satisfaction of doing a great job is lost on most people, as more often than not it is only the money that motivates them.

[@andrewarnst9673]

Immaculate work no bodging here😊

[@paulleigh5351]

Great videos fellas. I’ve been a roof tiler since 1983. 🤦‍♂️ And what I have learned. Is everyday is a school day. 👍

[@geoffdecorator307]

Back in the early 80s as a young Decorator i got sent by the firm to paint some timber work on a roof job being done ,nothing too difficult about that i thought until i got there and it turned out to be a Church roof a mile up in the air ! Jesus Christ almighty my bottle went but managed it non the less and those roofers who were doing the slates with little or no scaffolds were fearless .No way on earth could i go up that height these days at 58 ,but the best was my late Fathers good mate a certain Fred Dibnah ,balls of steel he had .

[@alexpoole7626]

I'm a carpenter but mainly work in internal first and second fix. Haven't had a chance to do much roofing so far, but always been interested on the roofing aspect. Find these videos really interesting. Great work!

[@BuildWithAE]

Many thanks Alex 👍

[@AliKhan-ju6jn]

Great job mate, good quality work,so you should be proud of your work I like those who graft good and dont do short cuts thanks for showing your video. 👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Ali 👍

[@coops6621]

We used TLS Gold on a loft conversion as it was spec'd - quite expensive. We also had a fussy BCO who wanted it draped between rafters as we weren't using counter battens. Fortunately we had only a small area done to strip off. One to watch!

[@jason.martin]

So good to see! I was watching stu crompton from best bricky and your video came up on the side bar, perfect timing from brick walls to slate roofs.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Jason incredible bricky Stu Crompton love his channel, thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the video all the best Tony 👍 have a awesome weekend

[@shaundell4630]

Thank you for the great tutorial on some roofing tips. I always roofing interesting because for it is 1 of the most crucial parts of any build to get 100%. Well done!

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Shaun, Glad you found the video informative. One of the most important things of any building is the roof, and Will definitely knows how to get it right! Thanks for watching. All the best, John 😊

[@marssellbrylkowski294]

High quality worker. He knows how to do it. Very professional. Keep it like this boys

[@Jordon_arch]

I’ve not long started in the roofing trade, but I have to say I’m loving it! Great video very informative cheers 👍

[@jewellers]

This is a such a great way to advertise your work which looks fantastic - Am sure you'll get a lot of business from it.

[@joejoey316]

Artist at work, ya love too see it, top notch workmanship 👌

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for your kind words 👍

[@lukepeacham9663]

Great work you are a very good teacher

[@BuildWithAE]

Thank you! 😃

[@tlabort]

This guy knows his stuff. Top job Good tradesman

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks bud, take care 👍

[@geoff4018]

You need to get a slate pick my friend how do you deal with a knot In the batten you cant spin the estwing and use the hickory handle like a traditional pick, I love watching how other roofers work nice job👍, do you not dowel your roll top ridges.

[@dannythwaites6112]

It's frustrating seeing people use a claw hammer when slating. It's just not the right way. A brades is always 1st choice.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hey Geoff, I do all sorts of roofing so I find that the eswing works best for me. Many thanks 👍

[@geoff4018]

@@BuildWithAE Hi pal yes what ever works best for you, I use estwing every day the worlds best hammer but as soon as the slates are going on the pick is out when you find the right pick for you (weight, length etc) you will never use a claw again. All the best, keep on roofing 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@way2go723]

Lovely job lads 👌 Pure professionals

[@jeannekane1363]

Brilliant roofer great work

[@identitywithheld1027]

Subscribed. You have an ability to explain things in clear and concise terms.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching bud 👍

[@Pete40-b1u]

More quality work. Another happy customer. Ridge tile comment very funny 😂. All the best Pete

[@onpointplastering]

Nice 1 lads mainly plastering I do but done a few roofs in my time tiles ,spanish,Welsh,Burlington and scotch slating in diminishing courses, all scottish method nailed onto sarking boards 👍

[@BuildWithAE]

We've checked out your channel Gordon and especially some of your roofing videos. Great work 😊👍

[@onpointplastering]

@@BuildWithAE going to be a while before I'm back on the tools but everyones health comes first hope everyone stays safe during these hard times 👍

[@BuildWithAE]

@@onpointplastering You too Gordon, stay safe bud 👍

[@MrMegan1962]

Brilliant job mate very professional, pity no ones ever gona see it

[@amazegh2000]

beautifully done

[@louikn__7179]

Cut the slates on the back, that way the front has the rivened edge and looks natural 👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Usually cut slates this way but I'm always learning and will try this on the next job, thanks for the tip and thanks for watching! 👍

[@louikn__7179]

@@BuildWithAE although nobody sees it from the ground, it makes good IG photos 😉 will tag you in one i done recently, see what you think

[@ronniebiggs4026]

Love the total enthusiasm 💪 and the level of detailed knowledge.

[@BuildWithAE]

Much appreciated Ronnie! 👍

[@danielmoore2142]

Great to see a tradesman they really care about his work 👌🏻

[@Amarillobymorning777]

Great job. Greetings from Toluca Mexico. We build the roof with rebar and concrete.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Mario, its awesome to know your watching our videos

[@keithpilkington907]

Lovely job mate nice work

[@BuildWithAE]

Many thanks Keith! 👍

[@keithpilkington907]

@@BuildWithAE what job are you on at the mo mate at least the suns on our side for the minute haha be safe fellas

[@gerrylea121]

Amazing work great to see a true craftsman 😊

[@jlewis1688]

Nice job !! same about the code 4 lead in the valley that not so good

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Jlewis Code 4 can be used for soakers, flashings, pitched valley gutters, dormers, vertical cladding and canopies Regards Tony

[@2loco]

Nothing like good old lead for flashing.

[@fasilbd8]

Excellent work mate. You make it look easy.

[@kevin7151]

Excellent work. I wish you worked in the Northeast in the US. You would have work forever! Take care and thanks for the video

[@BuildWithAE]

Thank you for the kind words Kevin, take care 👍

[@steviestevie9762]

Hi, only just found your videos because we have to reroof a slate roof. Question. When taking off slates notice you try to save aa many as possible. Is that to try to reuse on the same roof or for storing or reselling ? sorry if this is a dumb question. If we can re use most of existing that would be good.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Stevie we do the tap test with the slates if they look a bit bad like hairline cracks but we definitely reuse the slates if they are good hope this helps all the best Tony

[@OTG97]

Deserve all the credit you get great work 👍🏻👌

[@BuildWithAE]

Thank you Joe 🙌

[@dv8961]

Cheers for the content, learned a lot! Quality work, quality video! Looking forward for more!

[@isabelmariavalades1407]

Another great video lots of great tips well done keep safe 👍👍👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Many thanks 👍

[@ravenmoore8432]

If I ever hit the lottery I will make sure to hire you folks and fly you to Canada too due my roof cause holy shit this looks so much better the shingles

[@Aye0303]

I really appreciate the teaching Roof sensei

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks bud 👍

[@jasbo7288]

I had a composite slate roof done on my house about 3 years ago and I'm really happy with it..Have you any videos of you mate doing one of these types of roof???

[@vanillarain711]

Incredible video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@BuildWithAE]

Glad you liked it! 👍

[@bluewaverenovationsltdpurt8104]

Great stuff once again, cheers from Brighton.

[@MrDockin]

Nice work, great enthusiasm. Would have done the lay boards prior to felting but nice to see different ways of working.

[@paulhopkins2635]

Great job. And a few little things picked up off you. 👍🏻

[@sverduijn1]

So at 6:22 you're nailing the wood to the insulation. Isn't that going to be a problem? Water might leak in throug the nail holes? Nice work and vid, thanks for taking the time to put it online

[@rodneythomas8240]

Well done cracking job 👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks 👍

[@krazykozey2259]

I live in Florida and really want to fly over and buy y'all some drinks lol. Love your work and I'm addicted to watching your videos. Must be hard walking around with coconuts for nuts 😆. Cheers Boys!

[@joeverna5459]

roofing is a young mans job.

[@yessirrrrr_daddy]

Slate is pretty dope, damn

[@MrMkapusta]

Much respect, Roofing is one tough job!

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Cro Boy 👍

[@edouble84]

Valley tip for ya.turn ur slate upside down,butt the bottom of the slate to the slate next to the valley,move the slate along until the bottom corner hits ur valley line,then mark where the 2 slates meet(leave a 3mm gap if ur azi slating)Next,move the slate up along side the last slate and bring the top corner of the slate on to the valley line n mark the slate.ince u get the hang of marking once instead of doing 2 cuts it saves loads of time

[@wonkeyleggs]

I like a cemented Ridge, so many roofers using the dry fit . Keep up the good skills m8

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@DJThePastor]

how much for the roof refurbishment?

[@MegaAmas123]

I love your positive energy, great job, keep on going mate.

[@ScottishNSRailFan]

Does look good. Welsh slate?

[@TheKarlharrison]

How long did each side take from start to finish

[@BuildWithAE]

3 days

[@migfredcastillo3706]

Awesome advice boss... that looks great 👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Glad it was helpful! 👍

[@BaseWonky]

Way to go boys

[@khndenmark]

Beautiful job guys. Do you also work in Denmark? I have a house, it’s 10x25 meters and I think the roof is about 45 degrees. My house is more than 100 years old and I need exactly the same job done. Will you please give me a offer? Best regards Klaus

[@baccus61]

Awesome video mate. Good one to come back to again and again.. Thanks for making it. :-)

[@GTez90]

Nice job fellas 👍🏼

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Joe, take care 👍

[@uk_prepper6775]

Great point about getting a professional in to work on the ridge, who do you fellas use?

[@graemepae2839]

A great informative vid. Obviously you two are quality tradesmen, unlike the weapons that slated that roof first time round with the slate heads not sat on the batten, the mind boggles. Great stuff, and keep up the good work!! ps...Personaly id have cut the valley slates from the back so the shamf is on the front.. but my preference

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Graeme Pae, Glad you enjoyed the video. It is a shame that we have to re-do people's work, but unfortunately there's a lot of sub standard work out there 😕 Thanks for watching. All the best, John

[@rabohamilton940]

I work as a roofer in Northern Ireland we do things so differently.... no dye lines? No slating axes? And you don’t load the roof with slates in straight lines,amazing how techniques change just over the water good content keep it up !

[@Jcoughlan]

whats a dye line?

[@rkbuilder748]

You do a fantastic job bro

[@BuildWithAE]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bobmartin5101]

Nice job, a proper craftsman. Great to watch. Peace.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Bob, take care 👍

[@ohiowalnut]

Hi, Great work! Has anyone seen a second layer of slate added on top of an existing slate roof? Currently looking at an old house with 2 layers of slate....is this something that is acceptable in the roofing industry? Or will it fail prematurely?

[@mbplove]

What areas do you cover? It’s stressing me out trying to find a roofer I can trust

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi mbplove, We mainly cover the Leamington Spa area. If you're not local to us, there are many great accreditation schemes around to help you find the right person for the job. All the best, John 😊

[@tempus_fugit7366]

I hope I'm not the only America to see the name of the channel and think, "Looks like A&E has a new construction docu-series." LOL. Anyway, it's really cool to see modern construction techniques on older home renovations.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Tempus Fugut73 we get that a lot 😂 thanks for watching all the best Tony 👍

[@barringtonsmythe3464]

Quality. Love this channel 👍👍

[@jamesbaxendale9618]

Great video but you should have marked and cut your slate on the back side then you get your splayed edge also always stack your slates holes to the left then they are ready for knocking on

[@bender6942]

Southerner with a United hat on typical 🧐

[@mrmilner1096]

Lovely job

[@nigelclark7360]

Good work

[@BuildWithAE]

Thank you! Cheers! 👍

[@phone[phone]]

Nice work! What does a job like this cost for labour/materials nowdays? Just to have an idea of a budget for such a project

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Abdul, glad you enjoyed the video. Unfortunately we're not able to provide any costing as this is confidential information we maintain with our clients. Apologies 👍

[@tommoore5272]

Our High Gothic Victorian House and Carriage House was built in 1870 and has the original slate roof in near perfect condition, that makes the life cycle cost of the roof far below the cheapest asphalt, or wood roof today.

[@markworthington3893]

Nice job 👍 one question did you use copper nails and if not why not. 😀

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Mark yes copper nails were used thanks for watching 👍

[@Mareat27]

If you look at 8:00 you can see the nail heads

[@edgarromero1482]

very good work

[@johntaylor110]

Really good ❤️🐇👍.

[@mkl5448]

These guys could teach us in the states a thing or two. Good quality slate work is, unfortunately, a dying art, and those who are willing to do it, are in short supply. Rock on fellas.

[@BuildWithAE]

Many thanks Mk L! 👍

[@vespagd67]

Nice job like watching your videos keep up the good work stay safe guys 👍😊

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Gary 👍 keep family and friends Safe regards Tony

[@py_tok5589]

NICE ONE AS USUAL

[@BuildWithAE]

Thank you! Cheers! 👍

[@GreenHawkConstructionltd]

Loving the videos matey very informative 👍

[@jonathansoons2074]

Top class video, my dream job, wish I was a roofer

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching bud, take care 😎👍

[@MrGlenfraser]

Wonderful work.....

[@BuildWithAE]

Much appreciated Glen 👍

[@crappo8459]

Nicely done 😎

[@BuildWithAE]

👍👍

[@tinamcwilliams7029]

You do nice work