Installation

A Beginner's Guide to Slate Roof Underlay and Battens

September 27, 2026

Underlay, battens and ventilation work together beneath every modern slate roof. Here's what each layer does and how to get the details right.

September 20, 2026

A practical guide to the installation errors that shorten a slate roof's life, covering battens, underlay, fixings and ventilation, plus...

September 13, 2026

A practical walkthrough of measuring roof slopes, setting headlap from pitch, working out the gauge, and adding sensible waste when...