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Tapco Roofing Slate Tiles

Tapco Synthetic Roof Tiles are available in a range of stocked colours, Tapco Tiles offer an authentic slate appearance and a 40-year warranty from 100% pure virgin resin and limestone. BBA Approved on pitches of 14 degrees and above, with low on-site wastage compared to standard roof tiles. Easy to install and low maintenance Tapco Slate is suitable for applications from modular homes and conservatories, to listed and conservation buildings.

Light Weight Roofing Slate – 12kg per square metre
Recyclable, but not made from Recycled materials – Recycled materials are notoriously unstable, so Tapco Slate is manufactured from 100% PURE VIRGIN resins and limestone, but is still Recyclable
40 year Warranty
Highly Impact Resistant – not brittle like quarried roofing slate
Low Pitch Roofing - BBA approval for 14 to 70 degrees pitches for felt and batten and fully boarded applications (20 degrees for quarried slate)
InFlex Camber - enables tighter roof fit and eradicates tile lift using only two indicated fixing points
Easy to Cut Shape and Fix – Score with standard utility knife and snap down the line, and includes pre-marked nailing and exposure guides
18-22 Slates per m2 See 'Installation & Technical Guides' tab

Tapco Slate Technical Details
WARRANTY:		40 Years	ROOFING BOARD:	0.7" (18mm) OSB.
WEIGHT (CLASSIC SLATE):		0.7 kg	MINIMUM PITCH:	14° (Felt & Batten and Fully Boarded).
WEIGHT (CLASSIC RIDGE):		0.7 kg	MAXIMUM PITCH:	90° (Felt & Batten and Fully Boarded).
DRILLING:		No drilling required	SORTING:	No sorting required.
PACKAGING (CLASSIC 12"):		Pallet: 1600 slates (1.04 tonnes), Bundle: 25 slates (16.25 kg).	BATTEN SIZE:	2" x 1" (50mm x 25mm) treated battens (minimum).
ROOFING MEMBRANE:		Recommended use of impermeable (non-breathable) Type HR roofing membrane.	CUTTING:	Fine-toothed handsaw, jigsaw, circular saw, or sharp utility blade (score and break).
FIXING:	Large 10mm diameter head, galvanised 1.2" (30mm) by 0.1" (2.5mm) steel nails or 1.2" (30mm) by 0.14" (3.5mm) outdoor Phillips bugle screws (using hammer/screwdriver or nail/screw-gun). Longer 2" (50mm) nail or outdoor Phillips bugle screw required for fixing ridges and hips. Corrosion resistant fasteners are always recommended, especially in coastal areas. In Scotland we recommend the use of Stainless Steel nails for fixing. 7.1mm diameter nail heads are recommended when using a nail gun.

Tapco Slate Classic Pitch, Gauge, and Coverage
Roof Pitch	Gauge	Slates Per M2	Ridge & Hip Caps	1 Metre Length
14* to 25 degrees (fully boarded or felt & battens)	6" (152mm)	22	Ridge Cap	6 Units
25 to 27.5 degrees (fully boarded or felt & battens)	6.5" (165mm)	20	Hip Cap	6 Units
27.5 to 30 degrees (fully boarded or felt & battens)	7" (178mm)	19
above 30 degrees (fully boarded or felt & battens)	7.5" (191mm)	18

* The minimum recommended pitch and lap may be influenced by special circumstances, please contact us.

Ratings & Certification
Testing	Findings	Testing	Findings
Fire Rating:	BS476 Pt. 3, Boarded Roof SAA/Battened Roof SAC.	Freeze/Thaw Cycle:	No damage or cracking after 300 cycles.
Hail Rating:	Class IV.	Water Absorption:	No appreciable weight gain.
Wind-driven Rain/Uplift:	Miami Dade TAS-100 (110mph) & BRE EN 15601.	Water Permeation:	Impermeable.
Accelerated UV Exposure:	No cracking or splitting.	Temperature Cycling:	No cracking, deformation or expansion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the Tapco Slates made out of?
A: Tapco Slates are manufactured from a blend of limestone and virgin polypropylene, and are made from multiple natural patterns. TapcoSlate is not made from recycled materials but can be recycled at the end of its long lifespan.

Q: What roof pitch can the tapco slates be fitted to?
A: Tested to BBA approval on roof pitches of 14° to 70° on both felt & batten and fully-boarded roofing applications (a minimum pitch of 20° is needed for quaried slate)

Q: How heavy is a square meter of tapco slate?
A: TapcoSlate Classic can weigh as little as 12kg per square metre, which is ideal for structures needing a light footprint or with older timbers that cannot take heavier-weight roofing tiles

Q: How Should I Store Tapco Slate Roof Tiles?
A: Tapco slates need to be stored on the original pallet on a flat surface. Proper storage of the product at the job site is important. Classic slates are cambered to ensure that maximum pressure is transferred to the leading edge of the slate during installation and should be stacked face down (as originally delivered). Do not double stack pallets.

Q: Is The Tapco Slate Tiles Recyclable
A:TapcoSlate is 100% recyclable, but is not marked with a recycling symbol/logo and so the contractor should contact a local recycler to make the necessary arrangements, stating that the product is "mineral-filled Polypropylene" plastic. If there is any difficulty in locating a recycling facility, please contact us. Note that skip companies will send the product to the correct recycler.

Q: Do the tapco slates require any special tools to fit?
A: No special tools are required to fit tapco synthetic slates (see tools below)
• Hand fastened (hammered or screwed) or fastened with a nail/screw gun.
• Sharp utility blade or a standard circular saw.
• Tape measure, pry bar, tin snips.
• Chalk line with blue chalk (do not use red chalk as this can stain the product).

Q: What Roof Decking Materials are recommened with Tapco roof slates?
A: A Minimum of 23/32" (18mm) plywood decking, solid wood decking, or oriented strand board (OSB).

Q: What Roofing membrane/underlay should be used with tapco slate?
A:TapcoSlate Classic roofing slates are classed as insufficiently air-open products and therefore, following the guidance within BS 5250, a vapour impermeable (HR) roof membrane/underlay should be used. Tapco Roofing Products recommends Protect Wunderlay for TapcoSlate Classic.

Q:Should there be a spacing inbetween the slates?
A:0.25" (6mm) spacer tabs are provided on every Classic slate to aid in maintaining consistent spacing. The spacers will allow for any movement of the roof deck and expansion/contraction of the slate (although thermal expansion is highly unlikely in European climates). DO NOT remove the spacer tabs unless finishing at the end of the course.

Q: Are these slates covered by a warranty?
A: Tapco Slate has a 40 year warranty.

Q: How do I cut tapco slate?
A: Tapco Slate Classic can be easily scored with a standard utility knife and snapped down the line, alternatively it can be cut and shaped with a standard plastics saw or power jigsaw

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Tapco Roofing Slate Tiles

Tapco Slate Technical Details

Tapco Slate Classic Pitch, Gauge, and Coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

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