Recycled composite slates
- 12°+
- 40–60 years
- ££ Mid-range
Man-made slate · Slate
Light, uniform man-made slates for a neat look at a sensible price.
About this roof covering
Thin, flat slates made from cement reinforced with fibres. They’re perfectly uniform, very light and quick to fix, giving a tidy slate-style roof for considerably less than natural slate.
- Typical minimum pitch
- 20° and steeper
- Typical lifespan
- 30–40 years
- Weight
- Very light
- Relative cost
- ££ Mid-range
- Coverage
- About 13 slates (600 × 300 mm) per m²
- Style
- Modern · Slate
Colours
- Blue-grey
- Black
Good for
Pros
- Very light
- Uniform and neat
- Lower cost than natural slate
Things to consider
- Shorter life than natural slate
- Can look flat compared with the real thing
Where you'll see it: Extensions, dormers and new builds.
Figures are typical guides and vary by manufacturer and roof. We’ll confirm what suits your roof at a free inspection. The picture is an illustration.
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Brazilian slate
- 20°+
- 50–75 years
- ££ Mid-range
Welsh natural slate
- 20°+
- 100+ years
- ££££ Premium
Spanish natural slate
- 20°+
- 75–100 years
- £££ Higher
Book a free inspection, or send a few photos for a free online estimate. No deposit, and you only pay when the job is done.
- No depositPay on completion, once you’re happy
- Free inspectionWith a fixed, written quote
- 24/7 call-outsFor leaks and storm damage