Tapco Classic Synthetic Slate, Pewter Grey

Tapco Classic Synthetic Slate, Pewter Grey

Please Note: Pewter Grey may also be shown as Steel grey on packaging.

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 by either hammer and nail or nail gun.
• Strong, cost effective, recyclable and attractive.
• No breakage, wastage, drilling or sorting required.
• Available in a range of attractive colours and blends.
• A production induced camber ensures the slates follow the roof contours for maximum wind uplift protection.
• TapcoSlates have excellent weathering characteristics; they will not curl, lift or delaminate, and are impermeable to water.
• When tested to BS476 part 3, an AA fire rating is achieved for installation on boarded roofs.
• BBA Certified.
• TapcoSlates are backed by a Limited Lifetime warranty.

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..

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.
18 slates/sq. metre above 30 degrees.

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

• TapcoSlates should be stored in original packaging in a storage facility where the temperature meets or exceeds 7 °C.
• Use protective coverage over all pallets while being temporarily stored on-site.
• TapcoSlates must be conditioned at a temperature no lower than 7 °C for twenty-four (24) hours prior to use.
• TapcoSlate may be installed at temperatures as low as 0 °C but must be hand fastened, the use of a pneumatic gun below 7 °C will result in cracking and webbing in the fastened area.
• Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s installation requirements for all underlay or membrane and any other applications.
• Comply with any and all local building regulations.

Note of Caution

The slates can be slippery under certain conditions and job site safety procedures should be enforced.