ECO REVOLUTION
The Technical and Ecological Roofing Solution
Nuevo Products is the premier supplier of products to the Residential garden buildings and timber framed modular buildings industry.
How It Works
Find out how Eco Slate can be used for ridges and hips without the need for additional accessories, or in conjunction with conventional dry ridge, hip and verge systems.
ECO REVOLUTION
Strong, pliable and attractive roofing solution for a wide range of building applications
Easy to install, fully standards compliant, cost effective and sustainably manufactured in the UK from recycled material.
A state-of-the art solution which provides a strong, pliable and attractive roofing option for a wide range of building applications, including low-angle pitches and curved roofs. Eco Slate produces a natural and authentic slate appearance in the range of colours: Traditional Grey, Old World Red and Cumbrian Green.
Flexible & Lightweight
BBA Certified
Simple Installation
No Maintenance
Eco-Friendly
Sustainably manufactured from 100% recycled plastic, and also fully recyclable.
Lightweight
A lightweight alternative to real slate, up to 50% quicker to install, with the flexibility to use on curved roofs.
Self-Bonding
Over time, the slates bonds together under sunlight and UV to form a solid membrane.
Fire Rated A
Rigorously tested for fire exposure and compliant to BS476: Part 3: 2004 standard, with the highest Class ‘A’ rating.
How It Works
Watch the video for a convenient guide to installing Eco Slate. The demonstration shows how to get started, cut and fit slates and gives an overview of the boards, membranes and fixings required to complete robust roofing system.
NUEVO PRODUCTS
The approved distributor of the eco-roof slate to the UK’s garden building market and construction markets in Ireland and Channel Islands.
THE BENEFITS
Benefits of
Eco-Roofslate
100% Recycled. Eco-friendly. Durable and lightweight. The benefits of our eco-tiles are endless.
Eco-Friendly
Eco-Slate is sustainably manufactured from 100% recycled plastic, and is also fully recyclable. No battens are required.
Durable
Without any of the damage or breakages associated with traditional real slate, Eco Slate provides a cost-effective solution.
Lightweight
A lightweight alternative to real slate, up to 50% quicker to install, with the flexibility to use on curved roofs.
Self-Bonding
Self-bonding slates create a stronger, more pliable solid membrane with no need for ongoing maintenance.
Waterproof
Uniquely flexible for use on ridges and hips. No need for custom-made accessories as every slate can be cut and set to any angle.
Fire Rated A
Rigorously tested for fire exposure and compliant to BS476: Part 3: 2004 standard, with the highest Class ‘A’ rating.
FAQ's
Depending on pitch the number of slates you will need will vary from 16 to 19 slates per square metre, however for all normal situations the installation procedure is the same.
Wind is not a problem. Eco Slate is tested to BS 5534: 2014 on a board roof for its resistance to uniformly distributed loads, in other words, the wind and snow likely to be encountered. The slate has also been independently tested for wind speeds up to 110mph with no water infiltration or discernible damage or distortion.
Relevant size 15mm length and 5mm head, stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanised nails are recommended.
Yes, we recommend using a breathable membrane.
Yes, a Stanley knife blade or any other cutting equipment will cut the slate.
NUEVO PRODUCTS
The approved distributor of the eco-roof slate to the UK’s garden building market and construction markets in Ireland and Channel Islands.
ECO REVOLUTION
The Technical and Ecological Roofing Solution
Nuevo Products is the premier supplier of products to the Residential garden buildings and timber framed modular buildings industry.
How It Works
Find out how Eco Slate can be used for ridges and hips without the need for additional accessories, or in conjunction with conventional dry ridge, hip and verge systems.
ECO REVOLUTION
Strong, pliable and attractive roofing solution for a wide range of building applications
Easy to install, fully standards compliant, cost effective and sustainably manufactured in the UK from recycled material.
A state-of-the art solution which provides a strong, pliable and attractive roofing option for a wide range of building applications, including low-angle pitches and curved roofs. Eco Slate produces a natural and authentic slate appearance in the range of colours: Traditional Grey, Old World Red and Cumbrian Green.
 Flexible & Lightweight |
BBA Certified |
|
Simple Installation |
No Maintenance |
Eco-Friendly
Sustainably manufactured from 100% recycled plastic, and also fully recyclable.
Lightweight
A lightweight alternative to real slate, up to 50% quicker to install, with the flexibility to use on curved roofs.
Self-Bonding
Over time, the slates bonds together under sunlight and UV to form a solid membrane.
Fire Rated A
Rigorously tested for fire exposure and compliant to BS476: Part 3: 2004 standard, with the highest Class ‘A’ rating.
How It Works
Watch the video for a convenient guide to installing Eco Slate. The demonstration shows how to get started, cut and fit slates and gives an overview of the boards, membranes and fixings required to complete robust roofing system.
NUEVO PRODUCTS
The approved distributor of the eco-roof slate to the UK’s garden building market and construction markets in Ireland and Channel Islands.
THE BENEFITS
Benefits of Eco-Roofslate
100% Recycled. Eco-friendly. Durable and lightweight. The benefits of our eco-tiles are endless.
Eco-Friendly
Eco-Slate is sustainably manufactured from 100% recycled plastic, and is also fully recyclable. No battens are required.
Durable
Without any of the damage or breakages associated with traditional real slate, Eco Slate provides a cost-effective solution.
Lightweight
A lightweight alternative to real slate, up to 50% quicker to install, with the flexibility to use on curved roofs.
Self-Bonding
Self-bonding slates create a stronger, more pliable solid membrane with no need for ongoing maintenance.
Waterproof
Uniquely flexible for use on ridges and hips. No need for custom-made accessories as every slate can be cut and set to any angle.
Fire Rated A
Rigorously tested for fire exposure and compliant to BS476: Part 3: 2004 standard, with the highest Class ‘A’ rating.
Strong, pliable and attractive roofing solution for a wide range of building applications
FEATURES
100% Recycled
The tiles are made from plastic recycled bottle tops. They can be cut with a Stanley knife and used on the ridge, simply bent over the top.
FEATURES
Highly Durable
Unlike the plastic tiles, slate and fibre cement alternatives, the eco tile over time is less likely to need replacement tiles due to weather conditions.
FEATURES
Lightweight
The weight of the eco tile is 3.2kilos. It weighs 12 times less that a ceramic roof. This is where the eco tile is so light less wood it needed on the roof structure to mount the tiles.
FAQ's
Depending on pitch the number of slates you will need will vary from 16 to 19 slates per square metre, however for all normal situations the installation procedure is the same.
Wind is not a problem. Eco Slate is tested to BS 5534: 2014 on a board roof for its resistance to uniformly distributed loads, in other words, the wind and snow likely to be encountered. The slate has also been independently tested for wind speeds up to 110mph with no water infiltration or discernible damage or distortion.
Relevant size 15mm length and 5mm head, stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanised nails are recommended.
Yes, we recommend using a breathable membrane.
Yes, a Stanley knife blade or any other cutting equipment will cut the slate.
Eco Slate is made from 95% recycled plastic and a small amount of naturally occurring additives. Eco Slate is the only man made slate manufactured in the UK that is both recycled and recyclable.
Eco Slates are extremely lightweight in comparison with most other options. On average, a square metre will weigh less than 12kg.
Over the 50 year warranty expect a variable colour change; however the UV inhibitors ensure they are extremely fade resistant.
The slates are packaged in boxes of 16.
No, Eco Slates have built-in UV inhibitors to protect against harmful UV rays.
No, the slates have been given a class 4 impact rating.
16 slates on average per square metre for a pitch of 20 to 45 degrees. 7 slates per linear metre for ridges and hips. 3 slates per linear metre for verges.
No, the slates are solid and not hollow, so the noise is kept at a minimum.
Eco Slate is made from recycled material so some modest variation in colour is possible between batches, we recommend that boxes of slates are mixed on site and slates selected randomly for installation. Please ensure you order enough slates – we always recommend that the entire quantity of slates for each roof is ordered at the same time.
Roof pitches between 15-20 degrees require on average 17 slates per square metre. Roof pitches between 10-15 degrees require on average 19 slates per square metre. Please contact use if you require further information.