Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
I'm going to give the edges a go over with a blade to sharpen them up. The render would only be about 1/2" thick which is about 0.3mm, so not much material.
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I'm going to give the edges a go over with a blade to sharpen them up. The render would only be about 1/2" thick which is about 0.3mm, so not much material.
simond
Western Thunderer
I laser my own slates, and smugly report that I designed the pattern with one wide slate at the end of each row...
I very much like the render, but I think that Stu’s correct, there will be some sharp edges where it has broken away.
I guess there will be some variety, but your model already shows that - the “crater” to the right of the doorway appears to have edges, other areas don’t. How thick is the render on such a building? An inch or less, I guess?
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Simon
I very much like the render, but I think that Stu’s correct, there will be some sharp edges where it has broken away.
I guess there will be some variety, but your model already shows that - the “crater” to the right of the doorway appears to have edges, other areas don’t. How thick is the render on such a building? An inch or less, I guess?
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Simon
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
The render I've seen flaked off buildings seems to have been about 1/2" thick. I would imagine that it would need to be thicker in places to cover rough faced stonework.
The finish was a bit of an experiment. Now it's definitely set and dry I'm going to attack some bits with a blade to sharpen the edges.
GrahameH
Western Thunderer
This chap is quite inspirational and worth purchasing his book ( I do have a copy which is inspiring ) so if you get a chance to read it I would definitely recommend you do Rob.
G
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Yes, breathtaking work. Definitely something to aspire to.
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
The rear lean-to of the second wharf building has had some corrugated material added. Bog standard Wills sheet meant for 4mm but the sheets size at just over 2' wide and 6' long so fine for 7mm IMO.
All the edges have been thinned down though. No I haven't sorted out the joints and filler yet...
I'm thinking of a tired old felt and batton roof on the other rear lean-to. Experimenting with different finishes on areas of the buildings that will seldom be seen.
All the edges have been thinned down though. No I haven't sorted out the joints and filler yet...
I'm thinking of a tired old felt and batton roof on the other rear lean-to. Experimenting with different finishes on areas of the buildings that will seldom be seen.
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GrahameH
Western Thunderer
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
A quick route to insanity but well worth it eventually !
G
I think using the straight strips as the come would be bob on for a new roof...
But I'm not doing new am I?
Roof sag hopefully being emphasised by the tiles.
geoff_nicholls
Western Thunderer
Just noticed that statement while browsing this thread. I wasn't aware that end of row tiles were wider, From the photo it looks like every other tile is a tile and a half wide, is that right?
PS lovely buildings that you've chosen to model.
simond
Western Thunderer
Geoff,
In general, I think it's true to say yes, alternate slates down the edge of a roof are one-and-a-half slates wide, as potentially a half slate would be too narrow to get a couple of nails in. There are many, many exceptions!
some info here, lots on on the www
Slate Roofing: A Photo Library of Roofing Slate Colors, Roofing Slate Patterns, Roofing Slate Defects: slate roof leaks, slate roof repair procedures
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Simon
In general, I think it's true to say yes, alternate slates down the edge of a roof are one-and-a-half slates wide, as potentially a half slate would be too narrow to get a couple of nails in. There are many, many exceptions!
some info here, lots on on the www
Slate Roofing: A Photo Library of Roofing Slate Colors, Roofing Slate Patterns, Roofing Slate Defects: slate roof leaks, slate roof repair procedures
best
Simon
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Yes, this is something I got pulled up on many moons ago by a roofer at a show. Rows of tiles on adjacent rows are of course staggered. At the ends of rows I'd previously not paid much attention and just trimmed down a full width tile to a half width and thought nothing more of it.
Roofer pointed out that generally (noting that there are always exceptions to every rule) that the row ends should be either full width or 1 1/2 tiles wide.
Peter Cross
Western Thunderer
With slates you used to use a slate one and a half times bigger so you didn't have a little half slate there. Modern practice is to put a half slate at the end of a row, because the large are special order now and v exspenexp. They are only on alternate rows otherwise you get a straight joined and lots of water ingress.
Slate also is the only one that does not need underfelt, (though it has to be put there no by regs). It also only needs to be double lapped. Not triple like most.
Cross posted with Chris
adrian
Flying Squad
Something obvious once it's been pointed out. It's one of those things you can't "un-know" so you can see what a difference it makes to the look of a roof..
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
I have that problem a lot. Not being able to un-see stuff on buildings and stock etc. Certain things, like brick or stonework not meeting well on corners, just shout at me. Perhaps a hazard from making buildings?
