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Hi all wondering if anyone can tell me the best size for counter batten nails i am using 65mm for the tile battens and 50mm for the tiles but not sure the size of counter batten nail needed cheers

cheers m8 :P

its a plastic tile with the vent underneath

Hey all got a question for one of the experts about to start tiling a roof with marley modern tile however the 4 tile vents that i have are for redland mini stonewold will these vents fit just the same. I know that there is a slight size difference between modern and stonewold a couple of mm...

penny has just dropped m8 they are double slates thought they were too big to be regular slates never done much shoulder nailed slating before but still cant believe i didn't realise at the time lol think i will need to get on the phone to him. Cheers

Just been to see the job today the slate are fibre cement however there are no nail holes pre drilled is it a case of holing them individually what about the copper rivets i know that the rivet goes inbetween the two slates underneath the slate that is going on top if that makes sense is it a...

cheers guys was meaning side nailed m8 always called it centre nailed for some reason. cheers

Thanks to both what is the reason for this is it for wind uplift is there any other reasons for using the battens just wanting to give the guy clear reasons thanks again.

Hi all about to start a job on monday involving cement fibre slates am i right in thinking these need to be battened and centre nailed the guy i m doing them for wants them head nailed onto the boarding but i m pretty sure they need to be battened and centre nailed any help appreciated. Thanks...

what is the best solution for getting rid of the moss anyone have a definite answer

Definetely the £100 bracket will have to be replaced only problem being the tiles could be double nailed even though will be £100 maximum while you're at it though ridge tiles at the peak of the roof will need to be re-pointed and maybe even re-bedded. Should get it done for around £250...

Thanks noseall thought that would be the case not sure why they've been double nailed every row not even an exposed area or anything

Hi replacing what i think are duo-plain concrete tiles however they are 380mm wide not sure if these are still made or not think the standard width of marley, redland etc duo plains are 330mm wide. Have looked at the back of the tile which have forth on the back does anyone know where i would...

hi all hows things just looking for a bit of advice replacing around 20 broken duoplain tiles which are located all over the roof - very large roof. Usually would be a simple enough job however all tiles have been double nailed just wondering the best way to tackle the job. Thanks

sorry all 1 more question already bought capping board as the wood seems in good condition that i m to cap off. However noticed that the harling does not seem flush all the way along some of it sticks out more at some areas wonder if the fascia will fit against the wood taken into account...

top advice lads tank no longer in use going to saw off flush cheers

Hi all about to fit upvc fascia on my home looks a straight forward enough job but there is a few pipes sticking out the old fascia just going to cap over but wondering how to cut the upvc round the pipes accurately and with what Thanks

how risky m8

Hi all just about to get round to cleaning my roof as it is currently covered in moss. Was wondering if anybody could recommend a suitable pressure washer for the job and what product i can get to seal the tiles and where could i purchase this from. Thanks

Dont think its a matter of adding value to their homes but improving the appearance of their roofs dont really think there is a strong enough argument against roof painting. Like all exterior painting main priority of most customers is to improve appearance of their homes not to add value to...