Modern, unbreakable alternative to natural slate tile for new build and re-roofing projects. Lighter, tougher and easier to work with than real slate.
Moulded from casts of natural slate, they provide an authentic texture that looks amazing - year after year, with the advantage that they do not crack, curl or fade. Designed with a curvature, called InFlexTM, to provide a secure and watertight fit that resists uplift and winds up to 110mph.
Available in a range of different colours, these faux roofing tiles give homeowners, designers and architects the freedom to express.
Blended from dolomite limestone and polypropylene, they are over 50% lighter and much less fragile than natural slate, so easier to handle too.
Being tougher, they can be walked on during installation, without risk of cracking. This fact alone can reduce wastage by 15%. They?re also easy to cut and fit, so quick to install.
It?s no wonder that roofing contractors love to work with them.
Measurement | Value |
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Colour | Charcoal Black (Stone Black) , Steel Grey (Pewter Grey) , Plum, Brick Red, Chestnut Brown and Red Rock |
Size | 295mm x 445mm x 5mm (11.6" x 17.5" x 0.19") |
Weight | Nominal 0.7 Kg |
Material | Recyclable blend of limestone and polypropylene |
Batten Size | 38mm x 25mm (1.5" x 1") |
Pitch | 14? to 90? |
Fixing | Large-headed galvanised steel nails - 30mm (1.5") by 2.5mm (0.1") using hammer or nail gun. Aluminium or Copper nails may also be used but driving them through the slate may cause bending. Longer 76mm (3") nail required for fixing ridge and hips |
Cutting | Fine-toothed handsaw, jigsaw, circular saw, or sharp utility blade |
Storage/Temperature | Must be conditioned at a temperature no lower than 7? for 24 hours prior to use. May be installed in temperatures as low as 0? but must be hand fastened. Tapco recommends fastening with a pneumatic gun in temperatures above 7? |
Pack Size | This listing sells tiles in packs of 5, 10, 25 or 100. |
The material and the moulded markings on each slate make fitting Tapco Synthetic Tile a dream. Comprehensive fitting instructions are available if required and the following table will help judge the quantity of tile required.
Pitch | Gauge | Slates |
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14 to 22.5° (fully boarded) | 6" (152mm) | 22 per m2 |
22.5 to 25° (fully boarded, or felt and batten) | 6" (152mm) | 22 per m2 |
25 to 27.5° (fully boarded, or felt and batten) | 6.5" (165mm) | 20 per m2 |
27.5 to 30° (fully boarded, or felt and batten) | 7" (178mm) | 19 per m2 |
Over 30° (fully boarded, or felt and batten) | 7.5" (191mm) | 18 per m2 |
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Truly PVC Limited, Unit 2, 34 Wood Street, Openshaw, Manchester M11 2FB.