Fibre cement slates

Fibre cement slates The appearance of the slated roof has been part of the built environment since time immemorial. As well as adorning some of the nation’s most important historic buildings and being a staple of vernacular architecture in many parts of the UK, slated roofs are used increasingly in design-led projects for the commercial, public, leisure and retail sectors. Introduction Marley Eternit fibre cement slates provide the charm of a natural slate roof with all the economical, functional and environmentally friendly attributes of modern slate technology. Quality and sustainability An...

Contents 2 Introduction 4 Why choose fibre cement slates? 6 Case studies 14 Rivendale 16 Birkdale 18 Garsdale 20 Thrutone Vertigo Fittings and accessories Performance Design details Technical toolkit, services, sustainability and standards Rivendale Blue-Black, Bishops Grosseteste University, Lincoln For advice, literature and samples Tel 01283 722588 or visit marleyeternit.co.uk 3

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01 BES 6001 ‘Very Good’ 02 A+ rated in the BRE Green Guide* 03 Can be used for both roof and facade 04 15° low pitch options available 05 Full range of fittings and accessories 06 Low carbon footprint of 13 CO2e/m2 07 Shapes and colours available * Element ref: 812410008 For advice, literature and samples Tel 01283 722588 or visit marleyeternit.co.uk

Cwmaman Infant School case study the “Cwmaman Infant School lies in the heart of school valley community and the aesthetics of the building are integral to the architectural heritage of the area. We chose Rivendale fibre cement slates to remain in keeping with the original design and surrounding buildings, whilst still maintaining a cost-effective alternative to natural slate. Kerry Chinnock, Building Surveyor, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Project information Location: Aberdare, Wales Application: Education Product: Rivendale fibre cement slates Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Rhondda Cynon Taf Council...

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Knock Rushen case study “We were looking for a cost-effective product that seamlessly blended in with the local environment. Houses in Castletown are predominantly finished with natural slate roofs but we were confident that fibre cement would enable us to create a finish that would be sympathetic to the local surroundings.” Paul Brew, Hartford Homes Project information Location: Application: Residential Product: Rivendale fibre cement slates Hartford Homes The site of Knock Rushen in Castletown had previously been subject to a number of unsuccessful planning applications. High quality products...

Oaklands Village case study important to ensure the met our criteria, “It was were looking to specify aslates visually a very thin as we product with leading edge. We wanted to create a crisp roof line where the slates could also be used on a curved plan form. Natural slate proved to be cost prohibitive, so Rivendale fibre cement slate was specified as the ideal solution; it facilitates flexible design whilst offering strong environmental credentials Sandeep Magar, Architect Associate, Glancy Nicholls Project information Location: South Derbyshire Application: Residential Product: Rivendale fibre...

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Tally Ho Police Training College case study “A combination of Birkdale’s colour, edge finish, modular scale size and design flexibility supported our design vision to use a traditional material in a contemporary and unusual manner.” Rob Martin, Architect at Nichol Thomas Project information Location: Application: Public sector Product: Birkdale fibre cement slates Nichol Thomas Marley Eternit’s Birkdale fibre cement slate was chosen as the perfect answer to fulfil part of a complex and challenging rainscreen design. The new single storey training centre, which will be used by the West Midlands...

Rivendale fibre cement slates Sustainability Technical data* Green guide rating Very good – can achieve 3 credits Minimum pitch** Moderate exposure Severe exposure Credit uplift available with EPD Embodied carbon Low carbon footprint of 13 CO2e/m² Maximum pitch Typical laps Maximum gauge Slate thickness Weight of slating (approx.) Batten size recommended (fixed to BS 5534) 38 x 25mm for rafters/supports not exceeding 450mm centres 50 x 25mm for rafters/supports not exceeding 600mm centres Slate nails (30 x 2.65mm) Copper disc rivets (19mm dia. x 2mm stem) Fittings screws 14 gauge self sealing...

Rivendale Blue-Black, Bishops Grosseteste University, Lincoln A finely detailed surface and dressed edges that together reproduce the attractive appearance of natural slate. > Tilefix marleyeternit.co.uk/tilefix > Fixing guide marleyeternit.co.uk/resources For advice, literature and samples Tel 01283 722588 or visit marleyeternit.co.uk 1

Birkdale Blue-Black, Holcombe Moor A smooth surface and dressed edges offer a traditional and pleasing look. > Tilefix marleyeternit.co.uk/tilefix 16 Fibre cement slates > Fixing guide marleyeternit.co.uk/resource

Birkdale fibre cement slates Sustainability Technical data* Green guide rating Very good – can achieve 3 credits Fixing method Size of slate Minimum pitch Moderate exposure Credit uplift available with EPD Embodied carbon Low carbon footprint of 13 CO2e/m² Severe exposure Maximum pitch Typical laps Maximum gauge Slate thickness Flame Grey* Covering capacity (net) Weight of slating (approx.) Flame Brown* Battens required (net) Batten size recommended (fixed to BS 5534) Fixings Slate nails (30 x 2.65mm) Copper disc rivets (19mm dia. x 2mm stem) Fittings screws Watch a quick video on hook fixing...

Garsdale fibre cement slates Sustainability Technical data* Green guide rating Very good – can achieve 3 credits Minimum pitch** Moderate exposure Embodied carbon Severe exposure Maximum pitch Typical laps Maximum gauge Slate thickness Weight of slating (approx.) Batten size recommended (fixed to BS 5534) 38 x 25mm for rafters/supports not exceeding 450mm centres 50 x 25mm for rafters/supports not exceeding 600mm centres Slate nails (30 x 2.65mm) Copper disc rivets (19mm dia. x 2mm stem) Fittings screws Garsdale, Perth 14 gauge self sealing * Marley Eternit fibre cement slates meet the strength...