Featuring a sleek, smooth surface and precisely cut square edges, this Cedral Thrutone low-profile slate is manufactured from fibre cement and offers a visually pleasing finish. It has become a top choice for intricate and architecturally inspired roofs as well as building fac... Read More
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Featuring a sleek, smooth surface and precisely cut square edges, this Cedral Thrutone low-profile slate is manufactured from fibre cement and offers a visually pleasing finish. It has become a top choice for intricate and architecturally inspired roofs as well as building facades.
Available in a range of colours and sizes, each Cedral Thrutone fibre cement slate is 4mm thick, ensuring a durable solution. You can rest assured knowing that this slate is 100% recyclable at the end of its life. With an A+ rating in the BRE Green Guide and compliance with BS EN 492 strength requirements, it exemplifies quality and sustainability.
For effortless installation, you can secure this slate using 30mm x 2.65mm slate nails and 19mm diameter by 2mm stem copper disc rivets.
Please note:
Question:
Would this be suitable for a replacement roof for a conservatory, as my builder has included this product in his quote?
Answer:
Technically Yes it would work as long as the frame work can take the weight
Question:
What is availability
Answer:
as per the web site, if you need a Quote email in with the details
Question:
What is the weight of these per unit and per metre 2 coverage?
Answer:
Approx 21.3 kg/m2 (0.21 kN/m2) at 100mm lap
Question:
Do these have holes already drilled (for nails and rivets)?
Answer:
Yes these are pre drilled
Question:
how much batten per m2
Answer:
times the m2 by 3.6 to get an approx on the batten
Question:
Would I get a discount for 855 600/300 fibre slates
Answer:
Please call in and im sure we can help you
Question:
Please could you tell me what the colour fastness is for these tiles. Are they UV stable or are they likely to fade to brown like a lot of dark grey concrete tiles that are currently on the market. I don’t mind if they go light grey with age, but not brown.
Answer:
The fixings are copper nails
Question:
How many per m2 on a 22deg pitch?
Answer:
14 slates per m².
Question:
Hi how many of these do I need for a 12 m2 roof please
Answer:
Coverage is 14 per m², so approx 170 would cover you.
Question:
Can these tiles be used on a conservatory roof?
Answer:
These would likely be too heavy but best to check with a roofer how much weight the roof can hold.
Question:
How many tiles required to cover 32m2
Answer:
To cover this area you would need approx 450 slates.
Question:
i would like to use these slates to cover some poor condition brickwork is this possible and if so what fixing advice could you give me . thank you
Answer:
If you mean to fix vertically you would have to counter batten first to fix to. You would not be able to just adhere these I am afraid.
Question:
How do you seal a roof of 600 x 300mm Thrutone slates to a roof of 500 x 250mm natural slates?
Answer:
For where the two styles join on the roof you would need to use something like a Bonding gutter linked below.
https://www.roofingsuperstore.co.uk/product/corodrain-3000mm-secretjoining-gutter-pack-of-10.html
Question:
Hey, can you tell me if theres much difference in colour between Eternit Thrutone Fibre Cement Slate Roof Tile in blue and jutland blue/black roof tile pls
Answer:
The Jutland ones are a shade darker than the Thrutones.
Question:
How do i fit these? do they need a felt underlay or can they be fixed directly to laths?
Answer:
Yes these would be installed onto a felt and battened roof.
Question:
I am only looking for a small no of slates to use in the garden is this a problem
Answer:
There is no minimum order but these must be ordered in bands of 15 slates and also these items have a standard delivery charge of £75.00+vat even on small orders.
Question:
What is the weight of each tile?
Answer:
Approximately 1kg each and nominally 21.3 kg per m2 when laid.
Question:
what fixings are required to install these?
Answer:
To install these you would use Copper Nails and Disc Rivets, you should be able to view these in the 'frequently bought together section' on the product page.
Question:
Can I get a free sample?
Answer:
Yes, if you email us at sales@roofingsuperstore.co.uk with your name/address/the item you would like a sample of we can request this for you.
Question:
Hi how many of these tiles are in a square meters, just wanting to calculate how many I will need to order. Thank you
Answer:
13.4 slates/m2 at 100mm lap or 13.6 slates/m2 at 110mm lap.
Question:
Hi do you know the expected life of these tiles?
Answer:
Eternit Slates have a 60+ year life expectancy.
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