Willow cuttings - are they rot resistant ?

[Smilegr8]

3 minutes ago, agg221 said:

No, you won't have to treat them. It sounds like your climate goes from hot and dry to cold and snowy, rather than permanently damp like the UK. Even here they will last a good 30-50yrs on an ordinary pitch roof, so given that in your location they should last better, I would think you will only do it once in your lifetime. There are many good videos on Youtube showing shingle making but as a starter, this one is pretty useful.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZA1J8RHltY

 

I haven't made shingles, but have split a reasonable amount of lath for my ceilings, along with all the battens for the roof. It takes a long time, but I find it relaxing - a nice job for a few hours of an evening.

 

Alec

 

True , we don't really have a damp climate here ,  no algae or moss on roofs 

 

Thanks for your time guys 

 

Hope you have a lovely day

[Macpherson]

3 hours ago, agg221 said:

No, you won't have to treat them. It sounds like your climate goes from hot and dry to cold and snowy, rather than permanently damp like the UK. Even here they will last a good 30-50yrs on an ordinary pitch roof, so given that in your location they should last better, I would think you will only do it once in your lifetime. There are many good videos on Youtube showing shingle making but as a starter, this one is pretty useful.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZA1J8RHltY

 

I haven't made shingles, but have split a reasonable amount of lath for my ceilings, along with all the battens for the roof. It takes a long time, but I find it relaxing - a nice job for a few hours of an evening.

 

Alec

 

 

Cracking video, thanks.

 

Quite a few of my neighbours houses have shingle roofs but up here in the north west mostly Cedar and sawn by the looks of them.

[Baldbloke]

What about a waterproof membrane and a grass roof?

[Smilegr8]

7 minutes ago, Baldbloke said:

What about a waterproof membrane and a grass roof?

Thanks for your reply 

 

epdm membranes are quite pricey   and even if I would ve bought one the problem is the steep angle of the roof which I can not change already ,  also summers in these area are quite hot and droughts are common too - It will look more like hay stack then a green roof anyway 

 

I love green roofs tho - seen few in Wales