Tapco Classic Synthetic Hip & Ridge, Pewter Grey 445mm

TapcoSlate Synthetic Hip and Ridge - Pewter Grey

An important part of any pitched roof due to its ability to not only protect the ridge of your TapcoSlate Classic roof but also provides a decorative and professional finish once complete, the TapcoSlate Synthetic Hip and Ridge is available in a wide array of colours ranging from vibrant Brick Red to a dark and dramatic Stone Black. Made from the same lightweight and durable material as the popular TapcoSlate Classic range, this dry-fix ridge and hip cap offers a universal fixed ridge solution for almost any angle.

Suitable for most roof pitches, from 12° to 70°, these fittings are designed with a degree of flexibility to allow for easy fixing. They measure 440mm in overall length, with a facing pattern length of 210mm and a length of overlap of 230mm. The side length is 160mm, and six units cover one linear metre in ridge/hip lengths.

Features & Benefits

• Made from the same eco-friendly, lightweight and durable material as TapcoSlate Classic
• A universal fixed ridge solution for any angle and roof pitch from 12° to 70°
• Ridge and Hip tiles are mechanically fixed
• Pre-marked nailing guides and spacers make installation easy
• Can be cut with a sharp utility blade or fine-toothed saw
• Size: Length: 445mm x Width: 150mm x Thickness: 70mm
• Dimensions are consistent from roof tile to roof tile
• Lightweight – as low as 12kg per square metre
• Easy to install with pre-marked nailing guides and spacers
• Easily cut with a fine-toothed saw or sharp utility blade
• Ridges and hips are mechanically fixed
• Extremely low maintenance
• Does not ‘‘flap in the wind’’, crack or delaminate
• Weathers evenly just like natural slate
• Camber design provides tight surface contact at the leading edge against wind & rain
• Vibrant colours are controlled by using a blend of 100% virgin resins & limestone
• State-of-the-art moulding process produces a unique natural slate appearance on each tile
• Spacer tabs and centre marks eliminate the need to estimate keyway spacing
• Nail/screw target provides fastener support to the deck surface
  

Installing TapcoSlate Classic Ridge and Hip caps is incredibly easy thanks to the pre-marked nailing guides and spacers, and cutting the caps with a sharp utility blade or fine-toothed saw is also a quick and straightforward process.

Standards & Certification

• Fully tested to BBA, UKTA and ETA standards, and has UKCA and CE marking, including fire rating, wind, driven snow & rain, and water absorption.

Please note

• Six units cover one linear metre in ridge/hip lengths.
• These ridge/hip tiles are not made from recycled plastics but are manufactured from recyclable virgin limestone and polypropylene, making it an eco-friendly choice.
• It should be heated with a hot-air gun along the ridge before attempting to bend into shape.