Slate and Tile Repair get the Battons

Latting and felting Roofs in Dublin

Tile/Slate your roof.

Roof tiles are typically fired clay or coloured concrete, and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Here we deal with the key points of tiling/slating any roof, which is setting it up. If you want to know how to replace all types of roof tile, including hanging tiles, read more below…

How many roof tiles you need

The best way for domestic properties has always been simple, make an educated guess. By that I mean write down the Width and Height of each individual face of the roof on a piece of paper. Then when you add them up you are going to be left with a metreage or square footage figure. You can also measure the width from ground level, I find it’s quite easy to work in metres from my minds eye, but then again I’ve done a lot of it. Alternatively get a nice strong tape measure, get up some ladders and measure it.

Now you have a square metre or square foot figure, ring up your local hardware supplies merchant and they will work out how many tiles you require for your roof. Usually the hardware employees are very good to tell you what and how much you want.

Roofing laths get the battens

Roof lath or roofing battens, two different names for the same thing. Strips of timber often treated with a wood preservatives. These are nailed into the roofing joists or roof trusses beneath and provide support for the roof tiles or slates, fixings can then be made into the roofing lath or batten if required.

The most common sizes are…

Commonly called tile or slating laths or battens.

  • 25mm x 38mm (1″ x 11/2) Commonly called tiling lath or tiling batten, often used on rafter spans of 450mm or less.
  • 25 or 30mm x 50mm (1 – 11/4  ” x 2″) Mostly used in modern tiled roofs, often used on rafter spans of 600mm or less.

Roofing battens – Common sizes of tile lath, slate lath or tile batten are 2″ x 1″.

How to space roof tiles and space roof battens or laths

The most common mistake made is that the tiling takes place at the bottom of the roof from the scaffold at gutter height, no thought is then given to whether the tiles will be correctly spaced by the time you get to the top of the roof. When laying roof tiles it’s important just to spend a little time planning tile spacings first.

Once the old roof has been stripped all the way to the bottom, the rafters or roof trusses will be fully exposed. Make sure the rafters are clear of any stray nails or splinters, tha they are ready to take the felt or breathable roofing membrane and not rip or puncture it. One full width of roofing felt will been fitted.

How to lay roofing felt or roofing membrane

Start at the start on one edge of the roof and fix with two or three nails then roll out the felt keeping it taught but with a very slight hint of sag, this will ensure any water that does end up on the felt will run between the rafters and end up in the gutter. Make sure about 30 to 40mm of felt hangs over the fascia and into the gutter. On a adverage construction, if there is a cavity wall, make sure you bridge the gap over any cavity with the felt.

 

The second level of defense the felt.

  • Joining the felt – Overlap any vertical joins by 100mm about 4 inches onto a rafter or truss
  • Overlapping felt – When laying the next layer above the pervious overlap, make sure the cover is about 4 – 6inches
  • On a Hip –  Make sure the felt or membranes overlap goes around onto the next face of the roof about 4 – 6inches
  • On an upstand – Where the roof joins or abuts a wall turn the felt or membrane up the face of the wall for 4 inches
  • On the verge – Cut the felt or membrane at the outside edge of the last joist
  • At the ridge board (the point of the roof) – Overlap 150mm (6″) over the top of the roof onto the other elevation.

 

Leak Roof Repairs Slate or Tile

Dublin Roof Repair

Fixing natural slates or tiled roofs should only be carried out by competent roofers/slaters as it is a skilled craft and requires an experienced hand.

We pride ourselves on finishing each and every roof to the highest standard possible a finished roof which is both weatherproof and aesthetically pleasing for years to come.

If you have problems with your roof and need a reliable roof  tiler/slater? We are the leading specialist in all aspects of roof repairs, maintenance and installations. With over 30 years of experience in the trade, we have the experience and skills needed to provide all of our customers with a truly unique service. It doesn’t matter if you need us to re-tile an entire roof or just repair a small extension. No job too big or too small.

Our services include leaking roof repairs for slate, tile and flat roofs, gutter repairs, new roofs, gutter cleaning, roof inspections, and the application of slate, tile, torch on felts, metal cladding system, gutters, fascia, soffit, lead and copper. All of the materials we use are high quality and are bought in bulk from leading manufacturers, enabling us to provide you with fantastic services that are competitively priced.

With hundreds of satisfied customers, our roof slater is highly sought after. If you need a reliable and trustworthy professional, our experts will be more than happy to guide you through the entire process from the initial consultation through to the aftercare stages. We will be more than happy to book you in for a time and date that suits you, and will be able to provide you with a written quotation for all work to be completed.

Slate roofs have a long life expectancy and our experienced workforce will repair broken slates or re-slate entire roofs. We can source all types of roof slates to suit your requirements at a very competitive cost.

Natural Slate

Natural slate has been accepted for generations as the ultimate roofing material. A natural slate roof simply has no equal in its natural beauty enhanced look and design of any building with its rich natural beauty. There are many benefits to a slate roof from longevity and appearance to energy conservation.


Fibre Cement Slate

The Fibre Cement Slates offer an economical roofing solution as an alternative to natural slate products. These highly engineered slates, provide a uniform finish which facilitates rapid on site installation with a minimum of waste. Modern technological advances have led to an increased life span for both structural and colour.

Reclaimed Natural Slate

Slate and tiled roofs Repaired or installed. If you need to match or simply want to expand your environmental awareness Reclaimed Natural Slate is a highly suitable. With all the beauty of Natural Slate there are no compromises to quality or durability of this product. The majority of reclaimed Slate available in Ireland is Blue Bangor but other slates are available upon request.

So if you are looking for slate roof tiles, sealer, or repair then contact us today and we will be delighted to help you with your roofing requirements.

Roof Repair South Dublin

Dublin Roof Repair

South Dublin Roof Contractors has been providing the people of Dublin with a first class service for guttering repairs in Dublin. Our high quality of work, extensive roofing knowledge and superb craftsmanship has resulted in us gaining a sterling reputation with multitudes of happy customers. No matter what ideas you have for your new roof or roof renovations, give us a call and we’ll be happy to advise you. We can even give you a free estimate with no obligation!

Roofing contractors dublin
Dublin Roofers specialise in roof repairs in Dublin. While our business deals with all aspects of roofing, we have become renowned for our excellent repair work, our attention to detail and our swift response time. You can read more about the range of repairs we offer here.

Roof Repair Emergencies
Whatever time of day or night you need us, we’re here to take your call and talk through your roofing problem with you. Our prompt call out service can help you fix your roofing emergency in the quickest possible time. For our customers’ convenience and for quicker response time, we have both a South Dublin and a South Dublin premises. When it comes to roofing repairs in Dublin, we are the team you can rely on.

What We Do Best
As your professional Dublin roofing experts, we offer full roofing services to both domestic and commercial customers in Dublin. Some examples of the work we provide for our customers include:

Flat Roof Costs
Our Roofers provide all aspects of Flat Roofing and Installations we are one of the leading flat roof installation, maintenance and repair specialists covering Dublin and Kildare. Whether you are looking for a fiberglass roof, felt roof, mastic asphalt roof, lead roof or single ply and rubber roof, we are Flat Roofing Contractors have the experience and expertise needed to install a flat roof that will not only look good but will stand the test of time for many years to come.

South Dublin Roofing Repairs
We cater for all types of roof repairs. All types of flat roofing, tile replacements, ridge tile repairs, storm damage and leaking roofs. Our team of experts as certified at on the spot repairs and complete roof overhauls. Do not neglect your roof. It is important that your roof is given a yearly inspection. If a roof starts to leak and it is not repaired, it can lead to much more serious long term damage like rafters, beams and underlays getting damaged or becoming rotten. We provide a free inspection service in Dublin.

We provide a 24 hour emergency call out to our Dublin customers. If you have a leak, call the experts now at South Dublin Roofing. We have 2 office locations in Dublin with 2 teams ready to be dispatched immediately for all types of emergency roof repairs.

Gutter Repairs Dublin
Looking to replace, repair or renovate your existing guttering? Give the specialists now a call at South Dublin Roofing, we can give you a free no obligation quotation. All our work is done to the highest standards using only the best pvc guttering, soffits and fascia on the market. Expert guttering contractors in Dublin.

We supply and install a wide range of styles in guttering. Ranging in color from brown, white, cream and black to various styles of guttering including aluminium and PVC guttering. All the work is done directly by us and we guarantee that we will deliver the best workmanship in Dublin.

Chimney flashing and Repairs
South Dublin Roofers, rebuild all types of brick and concrete chimneys in Dublin. We can re-point and replace any damaged brickwork in your chimney. We can re-attach loose lead flashing or install new flashing around the base of your chimney making sure it stays watertight.


South Dublin Roofers have over 20 years experience at repairing all types of roof valleys and lead flashing, we do complete replacement, limited replacement, and repair or refurbishment of the original valley or lead flashing. All our work is underwritten with a full guarantee.

Roof Tile Repairing
Our experienced tile repair team can carry out a full range of tiling work including natural tiles, slate tiles and synthetic tiles. From the replacement of one broken tile or slate tile to the replacement of a new roof. Roof slating and tiling is an art and our team is experienced at all types of pitch and flat roofs. Get the qualified roofing contractors now for a free quote!

 

New Roofs Installed

Dublin Roofing Contractors

Roofs Installed we provide Roofing Solutions in Dublin.

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We provide the complete roofing services, from Flat Roofing, Roof Repairs, New Roofs Roof Refurbishments in Dublin.
Roofing Solutions we specialise in providing high quality. Roofing installations for residential,commercial and industrial clients throughout Ireland, over 30 years of industrial experience in the roofing trade.

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  • Free roofing survey damage assessments.
  • Free roof repairs quotes
  • We offer a 10 year contractor guarantee
  • Fully insured roofers which are VAT and Tax certified.
  • Our customers always come first, always.

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Call us today to discuss your requirements and arrange a quotation.

Lead Valleys Repaired

Lead Valley Chimney flashing

Lead Valleys Repaired or installed

When it comes to roofing contractors or repairs. Our Roofers repair all types of roofs and valleys (Lead Valleys) by a number of means, complete replacement, limited replacement, and repair or refurbish original.

The valley of a roof is the segment of the roof where the course of the roof changes or where a dormer or a bay window is installed into the roof also rainfall flows here. When you are having problems with a leaking or seeping valley we refurbish, renovate and seal the lead, lead, zinc or compliment whatever materials that are in the valleys.

The most popular way of securing a water proof valley is to use metals such as Lead, lead, Aluminium and Zinc. Whether its tiles or slates we use reliable techniques, that way we give a superior quality repair that we will guarantee. Roof Valleys are also formed using roof tiles and can provide very long service. Laced valleys while rare and infrequent but work very well, however due to the time and skills required to install are very costly. GRP and other contemporary substances have also been utilised in valleys.

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