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So I've been looking at various roofs for the last week & noticed quite a few "eternit" style relatively new roofs, c8/10 years old, with definite signs of moss growth, the little balls between & at the bottom of slates! So sold on the real slates as the best option. So what's the issue with...

Thanks for all the good information gents! I've ditched the idea of man made fibre cement. Nails /lats failing & tiles dropping, I've had to repair minor leeks in the roof/ridge every year for the past 3 and every guy that repairs it says it all needs replacing, also a badly fitted verge(?)...

Thanks for the good info gents! I'm hearing mostly negatives about the man mades, 12 years isn't great, I'd expect to be here in 20 yrs so they've got to beat that timeframe for maintenance free! So looking at real slates, these have been recommended by a few reliable sources, any opinions...

Thanks Woody. Yes I've had exactly that thought process "I won't be here by the time it needs replacing...." so man made it is. Can any of you roof experts recommend a man made tile, is the Eternit range the default choice? Thanks

Thanks for the reply. Yes and Welsh slate is at the top of the pile! :oops: What's in the middle of the pile? Is the Spanish slate any good, what should I be paying for Grade A and B per m2? Thanks!

Hello, I'm looking to replace the roof on the house pictured, its the original slate, 117yrs old, its a semi house so we will do mine and the neighbours together as one job. We're not fussy over look and don't want the cheapest option but would appreciate some pointers as to what is a good...