SSQ Del Carmen Celtas Spanish Slate
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SSQ Del Carmen Celtas Spanish Slate
Del Carmen Celtas slate is a high-quality well grade Spanish Slate that can be used as a value alternative to the Del Carmen First or Del Prado.
It has a riven texture and is a non-fading blue/black colour, with a strong vertical grain, like traditional native slates such as Welsh.
This roofing slate contains a small amount of inert pyrite and has been used on heritage agency projects in National Parks and conversation areas across the UK. This slate carry's SSQ 50 years guarantee with it.
Del Carmen Celtas slate complies with building regulation EN12326, is rated A1, T1, S1 and is CE marked.
For more information on standards for roofing can be found on our resources centre, or from our masterclass in slates from our resident slate expert.
Head Lap
Below are the charts for the recommended head lap based on moderate exposure to wind-driven rain. This map can be seen on BS 5534:2014+A2 2018.
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In general, any area that is within 30 miles of a west-facing coastline is considered to be in a severe exposure area.
This being said localised effects on any site must be taken into consideration.
Further reference to BS 8104 is advisable to ascertain localised effects.
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The below information is areas that are in the moderate exposure area (< 56.5 l/m ² per spell). For information on installing in a severe exposure area please consult the datasheet below.
| Slate Size (mm) | 20 ° | 22.5 ° | 25 ° | 27.5 ° | 30 ° | 35 ° | 40 ° | 45 ° | 80 ° |
| 600 x 300 | 115 | 105 | 95 | 85 | 80 | 70 | 60 | 55 | - |
| 500 x 300 | 115 | 105 | 95 | 85 | 80 | 70 | 60 | 55 | - |
| 500 x 250 | 115 | 105 | 95 | 85 | 80 | 70 | 60 | 55 | 50 |
| 450 x 300 | - | - | - | - | 80 | 70 | 60 | 55 | 50 |
| 400 x 250 | - | - | - | - | 80 | 70 | 60 | 55 | 50 |
| 400 x 200 | - | - | - | - | 80 | 70 | 60 | 55 | 50 |
Useful Information
SSQ Lifetime Guarantees
Here at Ashbrook Roofing Supplies, we have paired up with SSQ Natural Slate to provide you with the right guarantees for your new slate roof.
We have guarantees ranging from 30 years to 100 years of protection for your new roof.
Efflorescence Information Pack
At Ashbrook Roofing Supplies, we like to help our customers understand exactly what is happening on their roof.
Efflorescence is a natural white chalky substance on Brick, plaster and concrete caused by water and salts. You can learn more in our information pack below:
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