Please note, this is a special order with a lead time of 6-8 Weeks. Made from recyclable plastic and Dolomite limestone, TapcoSlate has the random texture and edges of natural slate. TapcoSlate is lightweight, (from only 12 kgs/sq. metre), easy to handle and can be fixed b...Read More
Please note, this is a special order with a lead time of 6-8 Weeks.
Made from recyclable plastic and Dolomite limestone, TapcoSlate has the random texture and edges of natural slate.
Size (Slate)
17.5” x 11.6” (445mm x 295mm) (including horizontal spacers).
Weight (Slate)
0.65 kgs.
Minimum Pitch
14.5 degrees (boarded/felt + batten roof).
22.5 degrees (felt/batten roof).
Gauge
6” at 14 to 25 degrees.
6.5” at 25 to 27.5 degrees.
7” at 27.5 to 30 degrees.
7.5” above 30 degrees.
Please also see coverage/gauge table on the FAQ page or the Fixing Guide.
Coverage
22 slates/sq. metre at 14 to 25 degrees.
20 slates/sq. metre at 25 to 27.5 degrees.
19 slates/sq. metre at 27.5 to 30 degrees.
018 slates/sq. metre above 30 degrees.
Please also see coverage/gauge table on the FAQ page or the Fixing Guide.
Packaging Pallet
1600 Slates (1.04 tonnes).
Bundle: 25 slates (16.25kg).
Batten Size
1.5” (38mm) by 1” (25mm) treated battens (minimum).
Fixing
Large-headed galvanised 1.2” (30mm) by 0.1” (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, circular saw, or sharp utility blade.
Storage
TapcoSlates should not be stored on roof decks in such a manner as to over-stress and/or damage the deck and supporting structure.
Cold Weather Installation
Note of Caution
The slates can be slippery under certain conditions and job site safety procedures should be enforced.
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