"Graham Easterling" wrote in message
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There's a lot to be said for nailing the tiles down,

slate, not tiles


That's what mine are. Slates nailed onto 6" wide x 1" thick boards (no
felt). Built in 1915 with a rather steep pitched roof so snow falls off
easily!

Will
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Will Hand (Haytor, Devon, 1017 feet asl)
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