Zeeland fibre cement slates
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Roof Slate Zeeland fibre cement slate with textured surface

Zeeland slate The best natural and man-made slates the world has to offer are available from Cembrit Limited. Cembrit Limited are members of the Cembrit Holding A/S Group of Denmark, one of Europe’s major building material producers with over 80 years experience in the manufacture of fibre reinforced cement products for the roofing and cladding industry. Zeeland slate have an appearance close to that of sawn edge natural slate. Their attractive riven surface and clean square edges make them an ideal solution for situations where presentation is important. They are manufactured to the...

Appearance Zeeland slates are available in 600 x 300mm format in Blue/Black colour, with a textured surface. Blue / Black Performance Compatibility Zeeland slates are compatible with most common building materials, except those vulnerable to alkaline attack. When materials such as aluminium are used as flashings or gutters they should be protected and maintained with bituminous paint if they will be subject to water run-off from the slates. Zeeland slates show satisfactory frost resistance after 100 freeze/thaw cycles and satisfy the requirements of BS EN 492: 2004 section 7.4.1. Tolerances...

General design considerations Zeeland slate laid to BS 5534 will meet the strength requirements for the imposed and uniformly distributed wind and snow loads etc. The site exposure rating and the pitch of roof rafters will determine the size, pattern, lap and xings for the slates. For UK and Northern Ireland locations, BS 5534: 2003 will indicate the expected degree of exposure. Wind driven rain ratings less than 56.5 l/m2 per spell are described as ‘moderate’ (see table 1) and those above 56.5 l/m2 per spell are described as ‘severe’ (see table 2). Detailed guidance on wind load...

Sitework Storage and handling Zeeland slates should not be allowed to become wet during storage as this may cause eforescence staining as a result of water accumulating between the slates surfaces. If stored outside for short periods, the polythene hood should be removed and the slates open stacked and covered with a tarpaulin. The slates should be carefully stacked on their longer edges with timber bearers, battens or boards between layers. The lowest layer must be arranged on a firm level base. To avoid splitting the batten, the maximum nail diameter should not exceed one tenth of the...

The information contained in this publication and otherwise supplied to users of the company’s products is based on the company’s general experience, best knowledge and belief. However, because of factors beyond the company’s knowledge and control, which can affect the use of the products, no warranty is given or implied with respect to such information. The company’s policy is one of continuous improvement. Cembrit Limited therefore reserves the right to alter specifications at any time and without notice. 57 Kellner Road London SE28 0AX As with all manufactured materials, colours and...