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I could do that. Geez a job

Confused (not being critical) why you guys don't put 1 nail on each side of the slate at equal distances. And in every slate not every other or 3rd.

Great demonstration - perfect for me as i want to learn roofing! I wondered why tiles sre cut to size using hsnd tools - would it be possible to use an angle grinder?

Might anyone know how Ballochulish slate compares with Welsh blue, Buington blue grey, or Westmoreland green slate for lifespan/longevity? The fella here in this video said that the Ballochulish slate had been on for around a 100 years, and would be good for another 100 (if sound).

it would be great to do work like this on close bording roofs but on a fixed gage like 24 x 12 on a 10 half gage you can only shoulder nail them its first time ive seen slating like this in the 34 years ive been a roofer . but still very could training

As a roof tiler/slater in se England I’ve always wondered how u guys up there get up and down the roof with no battens to walk up and down especially on steeper pitch’s

I've worked on slate roofs all over Glasgow and never found double nails on old ones. With that modern stuff every slate is double-nailed near the middle and they are almost impossible to remove when they split (which they do all the time)

Cant believe an experienced tradesman would allow a first year apprentice to do that without safety glasses, unbelievable pal.

Loosen loads of slates instead of strapping the 1 that was loose.

Nice to see a couple of young native loons getting into the trades.

Down south we double nail all the slates. I’ve been to Aberdeen and done the Scottish slate. Took some getting used to only putting one nail in a slate.

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Code 8 lead roofs would normally last well in excess of 100 years and I've seen many examples still functioning perfectly after 150 years of use or indeed more. The few problems I've seen that come about is when plant positioned on the roof needs to be maintained by other trades or with careless foot traffic or if the timber base boards partially rot from interstitial condensation thus failing proper support of the lead waterproofing. Often minor damages are easily made watertight (at minimum cost). If the lead has been stolen then the cost of replacement in lead can be prohibitive.

Great to see the kids trying things out, we need our kids into the Trades & Apprenticeships. Not going to University for a daft Degree in Applied Needlepoint & no job at end of it. We need bright kids in the Trades, all Trades.

Great to see careers in construction promoted at such a huge and prestigious event.

Takes to long mate If u have a big job never waste time like this

Why u dont show the cuts

That for taking your time to show us the slating process.

Amazing 👏 never seen this done before..thanks for the video

The way you stack those slates is not good!! Pallet them up vertically ffs

This video is a bit poor tbh… you couldn’t repair a slate at 8:00 like that with ridges on, this is the problem with roofing from the floor explanations.

Would sand from a beach that contains salt make the mortar weaker ?

But he never Fed in a Rod into the Leadburned joint, he’s only ‘Burned-In’ the Lead, two/three runs needed. Rough as fuck the Ken Eh’s Edinburgh cunts!!

Great video👍👍 The West Highland Slate Quarry Industry was enormous back in the day. Towns like Oban were built on Slate money. Working on Council House building in Ballachulish in 1977/78, it was tragic to see stone storehouses full of Slates Bulldozed down for a new road. More tragic was the fact these Council houses were Roofed in concrete roof tiles, very sad. 😢 Easdale & Luing Slates were also a very good product, but Ballachulish slates are the best. West Highland Slate adorns roofs throughout the world, a massive industry in the 18, 19 & early 20th century.

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?

What a fantastic video, with perfect explanations and demonstrations. What a beautiful art slate roofing is.

Watched more of this it’s called a slate ripper for taking the broken slates out

My bollox I’m a roofer in Ireland and it definitely should be two nails per slate

This makes a very good answer to the fellow who wondered why none of the slates were saved when an enormous area of slate roofing went straight into the rubble pile for crushing in a demolition job with not one second wasted thinking about reusing it.

Excellent demonstration, so much information and the important role lime render plays in buildings. Well done.

incredibly useful video for what i'm about to do!

Shouldn't the head cover be at least 75mm, that head lap looked to be about 25mm

50mm lap, in Scotland ! In the north west of Britain has to be at least 100mm head and side lap and every slate double nailed at least, Scottish cowboys, yeee haah!!

Brilliant video But never in my life have I seen or used they paddle/templates to cut down the scotch slates

Good to see young lads learning the old skills. Wee tip lads,use your wrists more when using the slate knife. Best of luck in the roofing world. 👍

Great demonstration. If you would like to see an interview with Scott Miller you can see him on our podcast here czcams.com/video/ik9AcLV2nW4/video.html

That's a bonnie set up for when it's blowing a hoolie and raining. The firm I worked fer just went down the pub. Mind, that's no in business nae mear.

stack your slates better as well mind you i have not worked in scotland you should talk about the pitch of the roof as well when talking about slate laps and cover all the best

100 mm please what are you on about

double nail all the way so long as you use copper nails no problem not one nail ever please

Good quality scotch, nice find

No verge deflecting, that's not good.

It’s really good to see such an excellent demonstration and understanding of this traditional skill which is sadly neglected in many parts of Scotland. A good teacher obviously too. So important on heritage buildings, listed houses and conservation areas. I would however suggest that holing slates correctly is vitally important. This was traditionally done with a boring machine which was hand operated. This ensured that every slate has a strong enough hole to take the weight of the slate on one nail. Using the spike on the knife will often make a hole which will delaminate the face of the slate and weaken it causing many more slates to slip. The knife should really only be used to create an additional hole for side nailing as on the verge.

Great demonstration of traditional Scottish roof slating by the next generation of tradesperson.

Great to see apprentices giving such a good demonstration on roof slating.

First job put the joiners hammer in the van and get yourself a slate yin.

you wanna see the crap roof i been working storm repairs on....every tile tripple nailed and galv steel nails at that,.....nightmare

Good to see Ginger lad doing a bit , not enough gingers in the trade tbf . Fair play lads

Just missing some iron bru & ginger hair 🧑🏻‍🦰

Excellent demonstration, one of the few, if not the only Scottish slating demonstration on CZcams. Very much appreciated