Hi
Hope some of you knowledgable guys can answer my question!
I'm buying a property that has a slate roof. It's a 1930s semi, with original slates. Surveyor has said roof is coming to end of life. Builder I spoke to says that he'd just strip the slates, felt underneath (no felt at the mo), and re-fix slates.
Most things I've read about slate roofs failing suggest corrosion of the nails/fixings. Does slate wear, or is it generally down to the fixings? I've heard of de-laminating, how does this show up?
Cheers
Dave
Hope some of you knowledgable guys can answer my question!
I'm buying a property that has a slate roof. It's a 1930s semi, with original slates. Surveyor has said roof is coming to end of life. Builder I spoke to says that he'd just strip the slates, felt underneath (no felt at the mo), and re-fix slates.
Most things I've read about slate roofs failing suggest corrosion of the nails/fixings. Does slate wear, or is it generally down to the fixings? I've heard of de-laminating, how does this show up?
Cheers
Dave