[Grumpy]

I had punched holes on my last order. I didn't even know they did drilled. It wasn't an option that was offered either way. Maybe I said something in our conversation, who knows, or maybe the sales person just added it in for the higher commission.

I agree with you punched is a must... otherwise over time the rubbing of the nail against the over lying slate will wear the nail head out. Not good.

 

[HallisseyDesign]

Hey thanks guys for your help. It would be most likely a 3inch lap. I have installed clay tile roofs and also fixed slate roofs. I am not going to say i am the best but i can get around one without to much of a problem. I would not be as fast as say ed or anything but it will get done.

Ohh as I guy I work with says I have feet of a butterfly! Well that is not saying to much as he is 250 pounds!

 

[tinner666]

Just don't use galvinzed nails! Copper only.

 

[HallisseyDesign]

Just don't use galvinzed nails! Copper only.

I have heard that I never knew if it was true, I have repaired a couple of roofs that had galvinzed nails. Is that why the slate begins to change color at the top where the nail is and then bleed down the slate? Well Do on the copper. Thanks

 

[Ed the Roofer]

Thats why slate comes loose and falls off.

Ed