| Author | Message | ||
     Branden_wilson (Branden_wilson) Advanced Member Username: Branden_wilson Post Number: 45 Registered: 03-2008 |
as far as using the prepunched holes, i believe the smallest length slate you can use with a 4" headlap is 16". although you may want to check a sample piece cause i've had a couple batches of 16" slates with the holes punched too low for a 4" headlap. otherwise you're gonna have to do what old school said. good luck | ||
| Old_school (Old_school) Senior Member Username: Old_school Post Number: 276 Registered: 01-2009 |
Take a slate hammer and punch holes higher on the slate and then it will work! | ||
| Chris (Chris) Member Username: Chris Post Number: 27 Registered: 09-2009 |
thinking about building a barn with a 4/12 pitch, the minimum for a slate roof. the book calls for a 4 inch headlap because of the reduced slope. makes sense. my question is, what is the minimum size(length) slates one can use and still get a 4" headlap under the nail holes. i have a 12" piece of slate in my hands and it doesnt make it. |
