Slate Effect Tiles
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slate tiles
They are simple to cut and will not break when you need to walk on them. They are easy to cut, lightweight, and look as good as the natural version. What's not to like
Slate roofing tiles that combine the beauty of slate with modern technology lightweight tiles are perfect for tiling an existing conservatory roof with a lightweight material. Colour throughout and stays constant. A lightweight choice often used on warm roof conversions.
Specifications
- Built-in Camber
- Random edges and patterns
- Can be cut with a hand or electric saw; lighter weight
- No Breakages -does not break if dropped or stood on
- Will not split or crack
- No wastage
- Can be used on a roof pitch of 18 degrees and over
- 50-year warranty
InSpire - Synthetic Artificial Slate Roof Tiles Features
- Easy to install
- On batten or boarded roof
- No need for on-site sorting/blending
- No pre-drilling
- Each slate is pre-marked with nailing areas and overlap
- Each slate has horizontal spacers
- Install with hammer or nail gun
- Full instructions available
Technical Information
Coverage per sq. metre - 19 on pitch 18-25 degrees, 18 on 25 degrees, and over
| Slate Construction | It is manufactured from a recyclable blend of limestone and polypropylene. | |
| Size (slate) | 17.5” x 11.6” (445mm x 295mm) | |
| Weight (slate) | 0.65 kgs. | |
| Size (ridge cap) | 5.9” x 17.5” (150mm x 445mm) | |
| Weight (ridge cap) | Weight = 0.65 kgs. | |
| Minimum Pitch | 18 degrees (fully boarded roof) 25 degrees (felt/batten roof) | |
| Gauge | 6.5” at 18-25 degrees 7.5” at 25 degrees and above | |
| Coverage | 19/sq. a metre at 18-25 degrees 18/sq. a metre at 25 degrees and above | |
| Ridge | 5.5 per linear metre | |
| Packaging | Pallet: 1600 Slates (1.04 tonnes) Bundle: 25 slates (16.25kg) | |
| Batten Size | 38mm x 25mm treated battens | |
| Fixing | Large-headed galvanised 30mm x 2.5mm steel nails (Using hammer or nail-gun). Aluminium or copper nails may also be used but driving them through the slate may cause bending. | |
| Cutting | Fine toothed handsaw, jigsaw or circular saw. | |
| Storage/cold | If the temperature drops below zero, allow product to stand for at least 24 hours at 4°C or above before installing. Do not install in temperatures below 4°C. | |
Product Certification CERTIFICATE No 08/4603 | KEY FACTORS ASSESSED Strength — the products have adequate strength to resist the loads associated with the installation of the roof. Properties in relation to fire — the products will enable a roof to be unrestricted under the Building Regulations Liquid water penetration — the products resist the passage of moisture into the building. Durability — under normal service conditions the products will provide a durable covering with a service life of in excess of 20 years. | |
BBA Agreement certificate 08/4603 Complies with NHBC 2008 and Zurich Building Guarantee Tech manual 2007 including. Fire ratingAA/AC – Wind-driven Rain -Wind uplift- Water Absorbtion- Freeze/ thaw cycle-Ultra Violet Exposure etc
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