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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[@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

[@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!

[@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 👏👏👏

[@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.

[@williamdavis2607]

Great job. I applaud you for tackling this.

[@ABell676]

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

[@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!

[@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😊

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 👏

[@accessfm]

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

[@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!

[@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! 🙌🏻😎

[@colinchick2692]

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

[@BM77736]

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

[@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.

[@sjhcfp8146]

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

[@johnseabrook1703]

I have total admiration for you, great job.

[@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

[@rickmartin9833]

Excellent job Tim...well done

[@evelyndole4618]

I like the look of the shadow of the hooks. Looks like a classic British slate roofs I saw when I lived there. Boy do I miss living there, a great place to live!!

[@traceycallard7193]

Amazing! I’m in awe ⭐️😀

[@peterdawson5115]

Looking fantastic, so well done as it’s a hell of a roof area to cover, look forward to seeing it completed. 👌

[@heathergould8067]

Looks amazing !

[@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!

[@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

[@heriothandyman3148]

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

[@robertbamford8266]

What a job! Watching you work on the wet roof sent me to see how a slate roof could be repaired. Also very interesting. Thanks for the video.

[@bazroyle9316]

Looking good😊

[@agoradnal1543]

You my friend are a awesome worker clearly shows you love your job

[@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 😴

[@SD43]

Hooks look good mate, well done.

[@paulthompson5416]

Top job Tim 👍🏼

[@dommer256]

Tim, your work ethic is insane. Absolute machine pal 👏🏻

[@hernebaybob]

Well done 👍🏻

[@Chatterisdotbiz]

Huge undertaking, I take my hat off to you sir

[@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

[@davidcorrow4070]

Came out beautiful

[@kstewart3657]

Good job! 👍

[@traceyc130]

Looks beautiful.

[@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.

[@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!

[@trevor33jan1]

Smashing it Tim, keep going mate it looks great

[@billywhizz98]

You should be proud of yourself you have done well even roofers had to learn

[@paultabor2446]

I admire your tenacity {think its right word]

[@thomasmelvin7144]

Fantastic job

[@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

[@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

[@iainmacinnes1660]

A nice tidy job.

[@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

[@alanbeaty2094]

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

[@paulmoy9736]

I think you are doing a damn good job.....Well done.

[@markstevens6002]

top job, looks great

[@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😊

[@pm1104]

An inspiration to us all ....a jolly good job done ...hope you poured yourself a nice glass of red after the end of each day !

[@MrRich2108]

Tim, that is a fantastic job, looking at an extension on the back of our house, and you've given me a right confidence boost to give it a go myself, not sure the wife feels the same.

[@tommyknightly1659]

Unreal, it’s a credit to you.

[@I2383R]

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

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Thanks 👍

[@raymorris2810]

nice job mate. very neat

[@paulwoods4710]

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

[@Johnx961]

Looks good from here.

[@samking4179]

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

[@mickyd3287]

You've slated That better than some roofers who've been doing it all their life. Fair play to you & nice job

[@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! 👍

[@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 😀

[@ollieollie5512]

Very nice job

[@johnjamesvan-aston4075]

The saying that will do doesn’t wash with you ! Top job mate

[@matthewsaunby9056]

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

[@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👍🏻

[@PeteBrisbourne]

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

[@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!

[@seancollins6524]

Looking in from Ireland 🇮🇪 fantastic video 📹

[@hendrand]

Brave man!

[@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.

[@laz820]

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

[@PB200559]

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

[@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.

[@jupena]

Your great great great grand kids will one day watch this video then walk by that house and see your work's still intact!

[@chardonian1]

Amazing job mate. You must be so chuffed

[@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?

[@dmail00]

Hat off to you sir, dealing with some horrible conditions to be on the roof there. The first roof I ever laid looks good for the ground, it is only when you get on it that you notice that a drunk man must have laid it :)

[@pdarcy8115]

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

[@JL-hn6hi]

Sweat equity! Good job.

[@Transformityourself]

Mate you've got a video for everything. Fricking awesome channel.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

It's a bit of a variety show here! Glad you like it. 👍

[@DinkyDoughnut]

Gr8 job.!

[@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😎👍

[@georgeomalley6066]

Lessons learnt ? Good Vid

[@tonybrennan2726]

Very professional looking job. Fantastic work Tim! Hope the slate roof is not too slippy in the wet? Maybe climbing shoes would be a good safety option? Take care.

[@gedman9527]

Going to try it myself , any advice videos to watch etc

[@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.

[@mmack3286]

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

[@geewilliams2178]

I Actually like the look of the hooks

[@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

[@coffeefortwosolly]

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

[@bryanwatt9751]

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

[@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

[@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

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

I'm impressed as heck. Looks great. Only thing is lack of a safety harness on that slick roof...1

[@bertbergers9171]

where do you wanna attach it too? And if you make a safety hook somewhere (chimneys don't look like you wanna trust your life to them) how would you get there but for without a harness? And most painfully, how do you get rid of the safety hook when nearing completion of the job? I feel it's better/safer to work gradually up the roof on the battons or ladder and get used to making a point of keeping yourself safe and gain some trust, then to be messing around with ropes getting in the way/underfoot all the time, and when nearly finished make a no experience decent from the top after removing the safety hook.