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Self-Build Homes Fact Sheet

Self-Build Homes Fact Sheet

Self-Build Homes Fact Sheet

Product catalog summary
Introduction
TapcoSlate Classic is a roofing solution designed for self-build homes, offering a combination of easy installation, durability, and aesthetic appeal. It is particularly suitable for those seeking a long-lasting and high-quality roof.

Specifications
TapcoSlate Classic is lightweight, weighing as low as 12kg per m², and can be installed on roofs with a pitch as low as 14°. It is made from a composite polymer blend with UV inhibitors, ensuring low maintenance and vibrant colors. The product is not made from recycled materials but from virgin limestone and polypropylene.

Features and Benefits
  • Easy installation with pre-marked nailing and exposure guides.
  • 16 different tile molds for a natural, non-repeated look.
  • Unbreakable qualities, resistant to cracking, splitting, or breaking.
  • 40-year warranty for peace of mind.
  • Authentic slate appearance with modern technology.

Testing and Certification
TapcoSlate Classic has been fully tested to BBA standards, including fire, wind, driven snow and rain, and water absorption. It has also undergone BRE testing for wind-driven rain, outperforming equivalent materials. The product holds BBA certification, European Technical Assessment (ETA), and LABC Registered Details, ensuring compliance with building standards.

Performance Ratings
  • Fire Rating: BS476 Pt. 3, Boarded Roof SAA/Battened Roof SAC.
  • Hail Rating: Class IV.
  • Wind-driven Rain/Uplift: Miami Dade TAS-100 (110mph) & BRE EN 15601.
  • Freeze/Thaw Cycle: No damage after 300 cycles.
  • Water Absorption: Impermeable.

Conclusion
TapcoSlate Classic offers a reliable and aesthetically pleasing roofing solution for self-build homes, backed by extensive testing and certifications. Its ease of installation and long-term durability make it an attractive choice for homeowners.
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Catalog excerpts

Self-Build Homes Fact Sheet-1

Self-Build Home - Shetland, Scotland Self-Build Homes Do you want an easy-fix, long-lasting, superior-quality roof for the home you’ve built? Then take a good look at TapcoSlate Classic With its easy to install, outstanding natural looks, low waste and unbreakable qualities, Classic Slate was made for self-build homes. It protects your most valuable asset against all weather conditions and our 40-year warranty gives you that extra peace-of-mind. Classic Slate is easy to install, cut and shaped with just a sharp utility blade, and our comprehensive fixing guide takes all the guess-work out of roofing your home. Its 16 different tile moulds make sure that your roof has a natural, non-repeated look, just like natural slate, but at a quarter of the weight – saving costs on materials and installation times. Easy to install with pre-marked nailing and exposure guides, plus horizontal spacers BRE testing for wind-driven rain found TapoSlate Classic to perform much stronger than all equivalent materials tested Fully tested to BBA Standards, including fire, wind, driven snow & rain, and water absorption Easily cut with a sharp utility blade or saw No sorting, clipping or drilling, can be fixed direct to roof, out-of-the-pack No breakages – will not crack, split or break if dropped or walked upon Authentic slate appearance – combines the beauty of slate with modern technology Peace-of-mind from a company that has supplied both the trade and endusers since 1961 Not made from recycled materials but from virgin limestone and polypropylene for colour vibrancy A Choice of Amazing Stocked Colours

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Self-Build Homes Fact Sheet-2

COMPOSITION AND MANUFACTURING o Advanced composite polymer blend ‘UV’ inhibitors, blockers and absorbers, achieving an extremely LOW-MAINTENANCE product. o Colours are vibrant and controlled by using a blend of 100% virgin resins and limestone. O State-of-the-art moulding process produces a unique natural slate appearance on each tile. o A more natural colouring is created by blending-in colour during the forming process. STABILITY - DIMENSIONAL AND ‘UV’ o Product formulation results in minimal in-service product expansion/contraction on the roof. o The ‘UV’ package allows the tile to weather...

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