SlateFix Screws
To secure the slates at the head, verge and ridge when using the ArmouredSlate system.
Stainless steel screw
Size: 30mm x 4mm
Pozi flange head
Armoured Slate
- High performance
- Low pitch
- Lightweight
- Single lap slate system
Why is it unique?
Low Pitch
43% Less Slate
Natural Slates
Extremely high performance
As low as 10° pitch
(5-7mm slate thickness)
Excellent kerbside appeal
Looks identical to a traditionally laid slate roof
Lightweight
ArmouredSlate roof 20kg/m²
Average slate roof 36kg/m²
Easy to install
Using tried and tested materials
Fire tested confirms to BROOF(t4) fire test classification
Eliminates ‘kickers’
Shorter slates have far less twist
Fully Tested
Tested by the BRE with outstanding performance as low as 7.5° pitch on wind driven rain tests.
When tested against BS PD CEN/TR 15601 it was shown that the ArmouredSlate far outperformed any other natural slate roofing system available, with outstanding weatherproofing performance even at 7.5° degrees.
*Although tested as low as 7.5° Mayan only recommend installation at 10° to allow for contingency.
Read the full case study on our testing with the BRE here:
The ArmouredSlate roofing system dramatically improves the overall performance of a slate roof.
How does it work?
Specially formed, patented GRP plate replaces the double lap normally required in standard slating. The ArmouredSlate GRP plate is easily placed over the batten to enable resilient and completely weatherproof single lap slating for low pitch.
The design incorporates a weather seal to prevent rain blowing under the slates, the weathering bar then prevents any wind or capillary driven rain from tracking up the slate. The GRP plate fits perfectly below the slates, offering total protection against the very worst of the elements.
See the full installation guide here: Installation guide
*ArmouredSlate is colour matched to the slates in Squirrel Grey, the white in the above illustration is only to show how it works.
Details
1500 mm length
Pre-applied lap tape for super-easy installation
Pre-holed slates
Can be purchased as a full system, or separately.
QUANTITIES
17.39 slates / m² @ 240mm batten gauge
4.34 linear m of ArmouredSlate per m²
4.34 linear m of 25x50mm batten per m²
phyllite slates
The ArmouredSlate system can be purchased with our 'Phyllite' Spanish grey green slates.
This slate is known for their exceptional consistency of thickness and surface, making it a great choice for both domestic, large commercial and conservation projects.
Slate Sizes - 220 x 320mm and 330 x 320mm
However, we are happy to provide the system with any alternative slates. Please get in touch to discuss this.
Slate Fixings
Slate hooks
Stainless steel spike
Size: 80mm x 2.75mm
Grade: 316 stainless steel
19 slate hooks per m2
Copper disc rivets
Copper
Size: 20mm x 1.5mm
Provided with the ArmouredSlate system
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