Pennine E Slate FR Lightweight Plastic Roof Tile (Pack of 16)

The Pennine E Slate FR Lightweight Plastic Roof Tile offers an innovative roofing solution that combines technical efficiency with ecological sustainability…

Pennine E Slate FR – A Modern, Sustainable Slate-Effect Roofing System

Pennine E Slate FR is a lightweight, environmentally conscious roofing solution designed to perform across all roof types. Combining strength, flexibility, and a realistic slate-style finish, it delivers the visual appeal of traditional stone roofing with the practical advantages of modern materials. Available in Grey, Red, and Green, it offers excellent design flexibility and is particularly well-suited to low-pitch and curved roof applications.

• Simple, Efficient Installation: Installation of Pennine E Slate FR is quick and straightforward, helping to reduce labour time and overall project costs. The slates are fixed directly onto a plywood or OSB deck, removing the need for roof battens and reducing material usage. A standard breathable roofing underlay is installed first, followed by hand-nailing each slate using 16mm hot-dip galvanised annular ring shank nails with a minimum 5mm head. Built-in nail guides and spacing markers ensure accurate, consistent installation.
  Please note: nail guns should not be used.
• Durable, Weather-Resistant Performance: Once installed, Pennine E Slate FR creates a continuous, flexible weatherproof layer that offers excellent resistance to wind uplift and water ingress, even at lower roof pitches. The system also contributes to improved thermal efficiency, making it suitable for a wide range of environments and conditions.
• Cost-Effective and Environmentally Responsible: Thanks to its lightweight construction and efficient fixing method, Pennine E Slate FR can be installed in less than half the time required for traditional slate roofing. The material’s resilience significantly reduces breakage and waste, delivering a more economical and sustainable roofing alternative compared to natural slate.
• Long-Term Performance That Improves with Time: With continued exposure to sunlight, the slates gradually bond together, forming a seamless, unified membrane. This natural fusion process occurs more quickly in warmer conditions, enhancing durability and long-term weather protection as the roof ages.

Pennine E Slate FR represents a new generation of eco-aware, slate-effect roofing, combining modern design, ease of installation, and dependable long-term performance.

Pennine E Slate FR Lightweight Plastic Roof Slate Tile Features and Benefits:

• 100% Recycled
  Manufactured sustainably from 100% recycled plastic and fully recyclable.
• Low Pitch Roof
  Suitable for pitches as low as 10 degrees, the minimum pitch achievable for any roof slate.
• Fire Rated
  Suitable for roofs of all types.
• Self-Bonding
  Over time, the slates fuse under sunlight and UV exposure, creating a solid membrane.
• Made in the UK
  Produced in England, minimising transportation costs for the UK market.
• Simple Installation
  Install directly onto plywood or oriented strand board (OSB) using pre-marked nail position guides—no battens needed.
• For Ridges & Hips
  Exceptionally flexible for use on ridges and hips, with no need for custom accessories—each slate can be cut and adjusted to any angle.

Pennine E Slate FR Lightweight Plastic Roof Slate Tile Dimensions and Coverage:

• Slate Size: 305mm x 440mm
• Thickness: 4mm (approx.)
• Coverage: 16 to 19 Slates per m2
• Pack Size: Box of 16 slates
• Individual Weight: 680g (approx.)
• Pack Weight: 11kg (approx.)

Pennine E Slate FR Lightweight Plastic Roof Slate Tile Technical information:

• Minimum Pitch: 10°
• Maximum Pitch: 90°
• Fixing Guide: 18mm plywood/OSB
• Fire Rated: Tested for fire exposure and certified to meet the BS476: Part 3: 2004 standard, achieving a Class ‘A’ rating.
• Fixing Recommendation: Stainless steel or hot galvanised, 15mm with a head of 5mm minimum.
• Available Colours: Grey, Red or Green.
• Coverage: 16 slates per square metre for a pitch of 20 to 45 degrees. 7 slates per linear metre for ridges and hips. 3 slates per linear metre for verges.