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:
What pitch will these go on example putting slopping roof on existing roof .
Answer:
The Cedral Thrutone Fibre Cement Slate Roof Tile 600mm x 300mm - Blue/Black can be installed on roofs with a minimum pitch of 22.5 degrees and a maximum pitch of 90 degrees. This means they can be used for a range of roof slopes, from fairly flat to very steep. If you're planning to install them on an existing roof, please ensure your roof pitch falls within this range. For more information, you can check the product brochure available here: Product Brochure. If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out to our customer service team.
Question:
coverage tiles per square meter?
Answer:
The covergae is 13.4 tiles per m2
Question:
What is the cost per m2? I’m just comparing prices with other products.
Answer:
£23.50–£24.00 per m² (incl. VAT)
Question:
What is the life expectancy of these tiles? Is there a guarentee?
Answer:
Hi thanks for your question
Cedral Thrutone Fibre Cement Slates are known for their durability and long service life. Here’s what you can expect:
Life Expectancy
Typical lifespan: 50–60 years when installed correctly.
Fibre cement is highly resistant to rot, frost, and UV degradation, making it suitable for long-term roofing applications.
Guarantee
Manufacturer’s warranty:
Cedral generally offers a 30-year structural guarantee on Thrutone slates.
This covers defects in material and manufacturing under normal conditions.
Question:
Can the slates be fitted straight on osb
Answer:
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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