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FAQ’s
Got a question? See our help section below.
Installation 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.
Relevant size 15mm length and 5mm head, stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanised nails are recommended.
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.
Yes, we recommend using a breathable membrane.
Yes, a Stanley knife blade or any other cutting equipment will cut the slate.
No, Eco Slate is flexible so can be used for all the hip and ridge areas.
Materials & Finishes FAQ’s
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.
You will need an eaves tray and verge trim to support Eco Slate, for ventilated ridges and hips a ‘dry’ system may be required.
Class ‘A’ fire rating; see the Eco Slate Fire Exposure Report for full details.
General FAQ’s
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.
We recommend indoor storage, as the slates are packaged in cardboard boxes.
The slates have a 50-year non-prorated warranty from the manufacturer which covers all roof pitches between 10 and 45 degrees when installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Additional Information
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.
NUEVO PRODUCTS
FAQ’s
Got a question? See our help section below.
Nuevo Products 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.
No, Eco Slate is flexible so can be used for all the hip and ridge areas.
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.
You will need an eaves tray and verge trim to support Eco Slate, for ventilated ridges and hips a ‘dry’ system may be required.
Class ‘A’ fire rating; see the Eco Slate Fire Exposure Report for full details.
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.
We recommend indoor storage, as the slates are packaged in cardboard boxes.
The slates have a 50-year non-prorated warranty from the manufacturer which covers all roof pitches between 10 and 45 degrees when installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Additional Information
ADDITIONAL
Installation
Guide
Discover how to install Eco Slate tiles safely and successfully from the manufacturers themselves.
ADDITIONAL
BBA
Certificate
Explore factors relating to how to be compliant with Building Regulations when installing Eco Slate.
ADDITIONAL
Fire Exposure
Report
Determine the performance of Eco Slate in accordance with an External Fire Exposure Roof Test.
ADDITIONAL
Accelerated Weathering Report
Observe the durability of Eco Slate in accordance with an Accelerated Weathering Test.
