Moira Niedzwiecka Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Thank you for your reply. I t gives me an idea. I am happy with the slate but I do think the quote for the labour is a bit pricey. I will look for others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Well @Barney12, You have inspired me. I'll have a go at mine then... Did you do your own calculations for the batten positions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 1 minute ago, recoveringacademic said: Well @Barney12, You have inspired me. I'll have a go at mine then... Did you do your own calculations for the batten positions? No. Thankfully MBC did it for me. As they battened the roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Hmm... Shouldn't be too hard, the roof is a small, simple one - for the piggery. Pics to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I made this bit of roof out of bits of timber that were lying around on site - the ridge was in an old shed we had to knock down to make way for the house...so it's at least 30 years old. Wall straps put in yesterday Pleased I thought to make a space for a soffit so that I can disguise the banana shaped front wall So, it's a few hours on YT -again- so I can work out the batten positions. I think I have enough spare discarded 4 by 2 to cut up and make my own battens. Anyone got a link to decent online roofing (as in DIY your own roof)? Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudding Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I've just done a small roof on an outbuilding. Turned out well, used these links - https://www.fixmyroof.co.uk/videos-and-guides/pitched-roof/slate-a-roof/ and http://source4me.co.uk/calculate_roofing_slate.php plus im sure a few YT vids. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudding Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) Few pics ( hopefully they work), used Lugo 400x200mm slates, 100mm lap and batten spacing, with slate hooks and copper nails for edge slates. Edited October 31, 2017 by pudding 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 5 hours ago, recoveringacademic said: Anyone got a link to decent online roofing (as in DIY your own roof)? Ian Any use? https://www.fixmyroof.co.uk/videos-and-guides/pitched-roof/slate-a-roof/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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