Eternit Slate Roof Pitch

Reviewing marley eternit thrutone fibre cement slate roof tile 600mm x 300mm blue black.

Eternit slate roof pitch.

Ideal for new builds loft extensions low pitch extensions. Formerly under the brand name of eternit we are the uk s most experienced company when it comes to fibre cement slates and are proud to have been putting roofs over heads for decades. Suitable for use on roof pitches down to 15. The properties of fibre cement make it ideal for agricultural.

Traditionally a minimum roof pitch of 20 was recommended in bs 5534 but modern tiles and slates have now been designed for applications as low as 15. The company s thrutone fibre cement slate can now be used on pitches as low as 15 with reduced rafter length following extensive testing. 25 100mm lap 22 5 110mm lap maximum pitch. Marley s four fibre cement slate products rivendale birkdale garsdale and thrutone have been designed with the architect in mind and offer the opportunity to produce innovative and imaginative designs for slate roof pitches as low as 15.

Marley eternit has announced its latest low pitch roofing innovation to offer specifiers and contractors even more design versatility with fibre cement slates. We are the only uk manufacturer of semi compressed fibre cement p3 and p6 profiled sheeting and pride ourselves on producing high quality british made products. Roofing slates farming and agriculture. Eternit have been working with farmers for generations.

It is uncommon to find a roof below 15 but for those very low pitch applications there are interlocking clay pantiles available suitable for use down to 12 5. If you take material costs alone natural slate can cost between 70 and 100 per m 2 whereas a concrete slate like edgemere can be as little as a third half the price. Ventilation natural light and calm are essential for their physical and mental wellbeing. Excellent valve and easy to.

A market leading manmade fibre cement slate featuring a smooth surface square cut edge. Marley eternit s fibre cement roof slates achieve a very good rating under bes 6001 responsible sourcing providing extra. With more cement and fibres than any other cedral slates are the strongest slates in the market and tough enough to withstand the most volatile weather. Please note these slates are not suitable to be used on a roof with a velux window on a roof pitch that is below 20 degrees.

Covering capacity net 13 4 slates m2 at. At just 18mm thick the thin leading edge of edgemere gives it a slate like appearance which means you can achieve a designer roof without the price tag. Hook fixed 100 150mm. The thrutone is a fantastic low profile slate with an economical price.

22 5 100mm lap 20 110mm lap minimum pitch.