Slates
Slates are an attractive form of roof covering. The two main types are natural slates and fibre cement slates.
Natural Slates
The most common type of natural slates are Welsh, Spanish, Brazilian, Chinese and Canadian. When ordering slates, you may be asked if you want grade A or B. The difference is usually in the uniformity of thickness. For example grade A may have a variance of 4-5mm and grade B a variance of 4-6mm.
Benefits of Natural Slates: A good quality natural slate has a variety of benefits, both to the homeowner and the contractor.
- Waterproof and fireproof
- Resistant to weather extremes
- Energy efficient
- Requires little or no maintenence when fixed to proper standards
- Durabilty
- Aesthetics
Fibre Cement Slates
These are manufactured slate tiles. Most fibre-cement slates bear close resemblence visually and physically to natural slate. However, they are lighter, less expensive and usually easier to lay than natural slate tiles. Fibre cement slate tiles are made from resin, sometimes mixed with ground slate.
The slates will lighten after exposure to sunlight. Weathering will slowly affect the surface coating to expose the coloured base material. This lightening is similar to that experienced with natural slate.
Benefits of fibre cement slates:
- Closely replicates the appearance of natural slate
- Light weight
- Durable
- Pre-holed
- Easy to handle and install
- Usually have a comprehensive range of accessories
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