For instance imported slate roofing from spain is more expensive.
How are roof slates fixed.
From our base in northern spain we produce 180 000 tonnes year of spanish slate roof tiles.
They are lightweight preholed suitable for all types of projects easy to handle and install durable and an economic alternative to natural roofing materials.
Jutland 600mm x 300mm 24 x 12 man made slates are an attractive flat square edged fibre cement slate that are manufactured to the highest european standards.
Synthetic slate roof tiles prices or second generation tiles manufactured from a mix of different slates are more affordable options.
Roof pitch the angle of a roof not only determines what slates to use but the amount of overlap that the slate roof needs to remain waterproof.
Roofing with slates.
Working on a roof involves working at height even on a bungalow so always use scaffolding or other stable platform never use just ladders.
Slating terms and phrases if you are not a seasoned roofer some of the terms used for slates batten spacing or overlapping of the slates can add to the confusion.
For those who don t know cupa are the only true producer of spanish roof slates that sell directly into distributors and natural slate suppliers in the uk.
In layman s terms that s 35 truckloads or 200 average size roofs per day.
Slate bought in bulk can also save a few bucks in the long run.