How to fix a reclaimed roof Slate ?

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Hi,I got a reclaimed slate, it has 2 holes from previous nails.
It's just the last slate on the edge of the roof near the gutter that I need to replace.
From reading up it seems I can use gripfill.
Is there any particular way of doing that or shall I just put a couple of blobs of it?

Thanks
 
Bodging aside…we were asked to temp fix some verge slates that had come loose. Just to tide the customer over until we eventually demolished the building. We used ex-foam. The slates were still there clinging to the gable masonry when all about them had succumb to the digger bucket. They remained stuck together as they entered the grab wagon.:mrgreen:
 
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Gary111 said:
Hi,I got a reclaimed slate, it has 2 holes from previous nails.
It's just the last slate on the edge of the roof near the gutter that I need to replace.
From reading up it seems I can use gripfill.
Is there any particular way of doing that or shall I just put a couple of blobs of it?

Thanks
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Hi I’ve stripped my slate roof and would like to re use the slates but the holes are shot. Where should I be re holing them. Any comments appreciated. Thanks
 
Make a new hole next to the holes you have .. keep clear of the centre.
It's tricky to say without seeing .
You could always use slate hooks then you don't need holes
 
Rather nail if possible. New holes would need to be 50-60mm in from the edge of the slate. Going on 30deg pitch. Do you think the side lap will be reduced to much.??? Would I be better re gauging the battens and hole above old holes using bonding gutter up to neighbours house.
 
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