How To Replace A Roof Slate

Overlay the original slate onto the new slate and confirm that the size matches the slate being replaced.

How to replace a roof slate.

Look for moisture damage in the attic and on the rafters. A slate roof can generally last at least 80 to 100 years with many lasting much more than that. Install replacement slate tile. When replacement is necessary.

Check for active leaks in the attic and in living areas. Consider the age and condition of the roof versus its expected serviceable life given the type of slate employed. Brittle soft or otherwise failing slate tiles can absorb. Broken or missing slates are easy enough to spot.

Go outside and. Is the number less than about 20. When 20 to 30 of the slates on a roof need replacement it is usually more prudent to replace the entire roof than to perform expensive annual repairs. There are a number of factors that will extend or limit the lifespan of a slate roof.

How to tell when to replace a slate roof 1. Even a slate roof that has been meticulously maintained will need to be replaced during someone s ownership. Calculate the number of damaged and missing slates. Trim the slate as necessary to match the slate being replaced.

Replacing broken slates tips and tricks. Tap the handle of the slate ripper with a hammer to loosen and remove the first nail. Here are some tips and tricks that are not in the video it s very difficult when making a video to get across all the important points of fixing a slate roof without putting in so much information that the video becomes long boring and irrelevant. Look for water damage in first or second floor rooms as.

Keep the ripper flat with the roof as you tap it or you might loosen tiles above the broken one.