Removing Asbestos Roof Tiles

[Wurzel83]

Hi, I need to remove asbestos roof shingles from a ground floor level bay roof and was hoping someone here could give me some advice as to how best to go about it. I'm aware of the dangers of removing asbestos and will get appropriate protective equipment.
I have read through other posts and I understand I should use a 'slate ripper' to remove the nails so that the tiles can be removed whole. Is this the best way or should I approach the nails from the head of the nail; if so what tool should I use. I have found a slate ripper for around £15 on ebay; is it worth getting this or would I be better off hiring one?
I believe the roof is original- the house was built in 1929. Are the nails used likely to be copper/ easy to remove?
Thanks

 

[datarebal]

Strip down from the top, you will have access to fixings...

 

[Wurzel83]

Thanks. What sort of tool should I use to remove the nails then? Presumably some sort of cutting pliers or pincers? Do From experience do you know whether the nails normally cut easily or are do they tend to be down snug against the tile?

 

[Wurzel83]

Have uploaded a couple of pictures of it:

//www.diynot.com/network/user_album_update.php?album_id=9645

 

[Alastairreid]

Lift the lead apron and remove the tiles/nails with a clawhammer.

View media item 36655

 

[Wurzel83]

Thanks for the replies.

What sort of Felt / underlay / Membrane would you recommend?

I have some Shed felt left over from another project which is just the right size - can this be used? Willing to go and buy some more as while yourin there you may as well do it properly.

Cheers

 

[datarebal]

Thanks. What sort of tool should I use to remove the nails then? Presumably some sort of cutting pliers or pincers? Do From experience do you know whether the nails normally cut easily or are do they tend to be down snug against the tile?

The nails are likely to be very thin. They will come out easily with a claw hammer with a good claw.
pull out nails , lift slate off of the rivet.

Get hold of some breathable membrane and dont use the shed felt.

It should be easy.

 

[Wurzel83]

Is this acceptable?:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/roofers-c...m2/21912#product_additional_details_container

 

[datarebal]

dont know if it's got a bba , but should do anyway

 

[Wurzel83]

Implies here that it does:

http://www.ybsinsulation.com/pdf/RoofersChoice.pdf

 

[datarebal]

perfect then...