Temporary slate tile fix

Question

A few of our slate tiles have been temporarily fixed by a handyman using some kind of metal hook. How long can we leave these in place before they need a proper fix?

Jamie · Accepted Answer

Due to the way slates are layed on a roof it's extremely difficult to refix them through the fixing holes.
A metal band or wire strap it absolutely fine to be used for a long period of time as the slate is still doing the job it's originally intended to do.

Anthony · Answer

Replacement slate tiles are usually fitted with a lead strab or metal hook, this is the only way to fit a slate tile to an existing roof without stripping most of the roof.

Terry · Answer

They will be lead straps and will last a few years

Jamie · Answer

Slipped, broken or missing slates need re-securing or replacing using copper wire or straps ('tingles') fixings. Where a patch of slates is re-fixed, (known as a partially renewed batten) they can be secured with nails instead of tingles.

Daniel · Answer

They will properly be lead slips he has used. They can last a good few months but ideally you would need to fix them properly at some point

Liam · Answer

Hi Cheryl 
thats common for a slate repair could last 3-4 yrs . the alternative is to re roof 

Regards 
liam
traditional slate roofing

John · Answer

They will be fine if they have been wired right they will last

Michael · Answer

Metal hooks can be left for as long as needed. This is a method to help keep new slates in place. He should of used some kind of bonding agent also. Well that's what I would use

Luke · Answer

It's the only way to do it without lifting the ones above so you can get to the nail holes but then you have to lift the ones above that and so on and it depends what metal he used to determine how long they will last but it's common practice for a repair before you have to replace all the roof or at least the side the repairs are on

Chris · Answer

A slate repair is normally done using a lead tab 
Which can last a long time If done correctly

Temporary slate tile fix

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