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The EcoRoofing EcoSlate is an artificial roofing slate using a state of the art formulation which provides a strong, pliable and attractive roofing option for a wide range of building applications. This self-bonding roof shingle has the unique flexibility for use on ridges and hips. There ...
Read moreThe EcoRoofing EcoSlate is an artificial roofing slate using a state of the art formulation which provides a strong, pliable and attractive roofing option for a wide range of building applications. This self-bonding roof shingle has the unique flexibility for use on ridges and hips. There is no need for custom-made accessories because every slate can be cut and set to any angle or size you need.
The installation process is very simple as the slates are fitted straight onto plyboard or oriented strand board (OSB), no roof battens are required, a standard breathable underlay and then nailed down. Nails should be 16mm hot dip galvanised annular ring shank with a minimum 5mm head. Nail by hand ONLY, do not use a nail gun. Nail position guides and spacers are pre-marked. It’s that easy!
The process gives a stronger, more pliable membrane and creates a roof that is wind and weather resistant, and provides better insulation even at low pitches.
Eco Slate installation is incredibly cost effective – it takes less than half the time of traditional slate, all without any damage, breakages or waste associated with real slate.
Over a period of time the slate will bond together forming a solid membrane on your roof. This process has no specific timescale as it relies on sunlight, and therefore bonds faster during the summer months than the winter months.
For full details please download the Eco Slate Installation Guide. Eco Slate documentation, certification and test reports are available below.
Coverage of the EcoSlates:
Pack of 16 slates with a coverage of upto 1sq.m per 16 tiles.
Why Choose EcoSlate Artificial Roof Tiles?
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When do you dispatch orders?
If your order is placed before 12pm we aim to have these processed and dispatched onto our lorries the next day.
However, sometimes when busy this might be 2 to 3 working days after you place your order depending on the size of the order.
Please ensure to leave a mobile number so that we can contact you with your delivery date once we have received confirmation from the local branch. This also allows ourselves or the delivery driver to contact you if there are any issues with your delivery.
How much will my delivery cost?
Our delivery costs vary depending on what product is ordered and where it is being delivered to. When you add items to your basket and proceed to checkout the delivery prices will be stated. We keep our delivery costs as low as possible and only pass on the rates that our delivery partners charge us.
How long will my delivery take?
On the product page you will see our usual lead time for our items, these are above the ADD TO BASKET button. These are a guide only and we aim to get your items delivered to you ASAP.
Where will you deliver my order to?
Please note that for order over 7 packs our deliveries are kerbside only and it is your responsibility to get it from the Kerb onto your property. It is at the discretion of the courier where the order is left.
Someone alsways needs to be in for delivery as they will not be left. And please ensure you have ample space to offload.
For 1 to 6 packs, these will be shipped with a parcel courier. These will be delivered to the door, but will not be left.
Delivery access and site restrictions
We use pallet couriers for most of these orders and they tend to be delivered on large 18T/26T lorries.
A Rigid lorry is approximately 18 / 26 tonnes with the capacity for 12 / 14 pallets. They are usualy 10m / 12m Long, 4m high and 2.6m wide as an average.
Please ensure you advise us of any restrictions or access issues you may forsee with this size vehicle, failure to do so may result in extra delivery charges.
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Questions & Answers
Eco Slate is made from 95% recycled plastic and a small amount of naturally occurring additives. Eco Slate is the only man made slate manufactured in the UK that is both recycled and recyclable.
Eco Slates are extremely lightweight in comparison with most other options. On average, a square metre will weigh less than 12kg.
Depending on pitch the number of slates you will need will vary from 16 to 19 slates per square metre, however for all normal situations the installation procedure is the same. Please see the Eco Slate Installation Guide.
Wind is not a problem. Eco Slate is tested to BS 5534 : 2014 on a board roof for its resistance to uniformly distributed loads, in other words, the wind and snow likely to be encountered. The slate has also been independently tested for wind speeds up to 110mph with no water infiltration or discernible damage or distortion.
Relevant size 15mm length and 5mm head, stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanised nails are recommended.
Over the 50 year warranty expect a variable colour change; however the UV inhibitors ensure they are extremely fade resistant.
No, Eco Slate is flexible so can be used for all the hip and ridge areas.
Class ‘A’ fire rating; see the Eco Slate Fire Exposure Report for full details.
