{"product_id":"tapco-slate-classic-synthetic-plastic-roof-tile-pack-of-25","title":"Tapco Slate Classic Synthetic Plastic Roof Tile (Pack of 25)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTapco Slate Synthetic Plastic Roof Tile - 25 Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eslate… but not as you know it!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you have a conservatory, modern house or a listed building, Tapco Slate Synthetic Classic Tile adds splendour, elegance and tradition to your home. It is authentically shaped with textured surfaces and riven edges moulded from authentic slates that make Tapco Slate Classic almost indistinguishable from natural slate – yet it has an even more refined appearance. Tapco Synthetic Slate will not crack, break or delaminate, and its product formulation and manufacturing processes provide durability, performance, and longevity for many years to come. By providing a lightweight and easily installed product, installation costs are lower, with less waste!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoofing slate has for centuries been desired for its durability and aesthetic appeal, but it does have drawbacks with its weight, pitch restrictions and brittleness. British Board of Agrément (BBA) certified and LABC Registered Details Tapco Slate Classic combines all the positive features of this beautiful, natural product, but adds practicality and enhanced performance to create a gorgeous roof that won’t break or delaminate, survives substantial impact, is very light in weight, easy to install, no sorting, clipping or drilling, has a 40-year warranty, can be used on lower pitches than those achievable with natural slate and overall roof costing is very competitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for New Build, Self-build, Modular Buildings, Renovation, Extensions, Conservatories, and Garden Rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Colours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pewter Grey (804), Stone Black (801), Plum (706), Brick Red (709), Chestnut Brown (712), Red Rock (809) or Olive Green (814)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTapco Slate Synthetic Plastic Roof Tile Features:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight – as low as 12kg per square metre.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to install with pre-marked nailing, exposure guides and spacers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily cut with a fine-toothed saw or sharp utility blade.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in camber for a tighter fit when fixed in situ.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo sorting, clipping, or drilling before roof loading. Packaged in bundles of 25 for easy handling.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFittings (ridges and hips) are mechanically fixed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of colours (7 standard colours and one Mix stocked for immediate availability).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40-year warranty.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully tested to BBA, UKTA and ETA standards, and has UKCA and CE marking, including fire rating, wind, driven snow \u0026amp; rain, and water absorption.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBRE testing for wind-driven rain found TapoSlate Classic to perform much stronger than all equivalent materials tested and at a lower pitch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapco Slate Classic is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e made from recycled plastics but is manufactured from recyclable virgin limestone and polypropylene.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTapco Synthetic Slate Plastic Roof Tile Coverage Guide:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlate Exposure (set with gauge on each slate):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6” at 12° to 25°\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.5” at 25° to 27.5°\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7” at 27.5° to 30°\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.5” above 30°\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 slates\/sq. metre at 12° to 25°\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 slates\/sq. metre at 25° to 27.5°\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19 slates\/sq. metre at 27.5° to 30°\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 slates\/sq. metre above 30°\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Work Out amount required:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo work out the amount of tile required, please find out the pitch of the roof and use the coverage guide above to find the amount of tiles per m2 needed. Then, measure your roof and get a total size in m2. Once you have these numbers, multiply the amount by the coverage number, and this will give you a total number of tiles. Divide this by 25 to get the number of packs required. 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