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.

Features & Benefits

• 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 manufacturers 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.