Affleck Roofing - How to replace a broken slate or rood tile

Broken tiles and slates are one of the most common issues with roofing. Replacing a broken slate can be a very simple job, however it also has the potential to be quite tricky and certainly dangerous. Follow this guide on how to replace a broken slate from Wayne our Head of Roofing.

The most important advice here is on safety. Affleck do not recommend untrained people to attempt changing a roof tile. Roofs by their nature are generally high above the ground the potential for serious injury is very high. Please take great care when attempting to change a tile, if in doubt, always seek the help of a professional.

Disclaimer: Affleck Property Services take no responsibility for any personal harm or injury caused as a result of following the instructions in this video.

[petercoupe]

I thought tingles were the normal repair method on slate roofs, so I don't understand the criticism - particularly as the critic has failed to indicate a better method of doing the job. Our last home was a 250 year old stone barn, with a good few tingle repairs on the Welsh slate roof - and in 13 years we went through some pretty bad winters up on the hilltop without losing a single slate to the snow and ice.
Informative video, by the way, and some good health and safety tips.

[markt]

I have used this method to repair a broken piece on a slate roof.  It works well unless you have a snow and/or ice load on the roof.  the snow or ice will easily bend any metal, especially lead, and the tile will fall out.   If you punch a hole in the middle of the tile(between the two tiles above) and fasten it with a copper nail, then install a copper bib to flash the nail head it will never fail.  I have been repairing old slate roofs for years and have seen the attempts that have failed and those that stand the test of time.  The method in the video works well in warm climates and on low slope roofs.

[hungryhungryhippo]

very good. well explained. appreciate it. cheers

[TenHanger]

like the use of a tingle, but would like to see how you "walk" a slate roof without cracking older slates.

[davidclark]

CT1 to stick slate for repairs, works a dream

[williambeattie]

copper nails is not as good as galvanised!galaxies are quarter the price stronger last longer and grip alot better to the slates and timber they are fixed to!also that repair is very 100 year ago!lead isn't robust or rigid enough through expanding and contracting!either swing slates above it and use high quality adhesive or high tensile tying wire x😉

[jbcarter]

That is the absolute worst way to replace a slate.Snow and ice will bend the metal down in the first winter and the slate will fall causing damage, person injury or death on the ground.Look up Joe Jenkins he is the master at it.

[jcjenkins]

This is a UK method which does not work in the US. Strap hangers will open up with ice and snow sliding down a roof. Use slate hooks to install the replacement slates in the US, or else use the nail and bib method. These are illustrated in the Slate Roof Bible.

[bloodandsnatters]

Very good repair, and good safety advice.

[Gethurted]

Lead strap on a new roof. How nice. Really ? Bet the client would love to see it .how about a halls clip or a hook or you could have bibbed it two minutes. Jeese . lead tingles should be outlawed.

[Nick]

During a heavy wind driver rain, would water eventually work it's way sideways under the tile and down through the nail?

[Elliottroofinguk]

I allways use slate hooks for slate repairs for security and it looks aesthetically sound! Using lead tabs for single slate repairs should be abolished!

[EIRONA]

Not a fan of these lead straps as I have had several slide off on my roof within 5 years but the original existing nailed slates have been seated for 150 years

[kopynd]

I cut a strip off a velux soaker, it's a better fix lead opens up the zinc stops rigid, anyway the idea is to keep off the slates, ok hitting a knot in the lath can damage the slates, you see it's the bounce, small screw does the trick.

[gmyatko]

First thing he did wrong is lift the ripper. That immediately stresses slate above. No lifting. Period. Straight down ONLY.

[borntohula]

Interesting video, thanks. Anyone have advice on fixing guy wire brackets to a roof?

[adb]

Tt wont last one hot day. Slates get hot = malleable lead, the weight of the slate would very easily bend the lead back down and slide over. If you are going to do it use coat hanger type wire and bend it back up the slate at least one inch.

[stevenfletcher]

Lead strap on a new roof don't think so

[pixnstix]

Nice video, with the exception of the lead tingle. But why do you have a porno soundtrack for background music?

[jellyboy]

a new roof with a broken slate. cowboy builders