25 x Tapco Slate Synthetic Plastic Roof Tile – Coachman Mix (790)

Tapco Slate Classic Coachman Mix (790) is a premium synthetic plastic roof tile that combines the appearance and character of natural slate with the lightweight construction, durability and installation benefits of a modern composite roofing system.

The distinctive Coachman Mix provides a mixed-colour slate-effect finish, helping create additional variation and character across the completed roof while retaining the consistent dimensions and performance of Tapco Slate Classic.

Authentically shaped with textured surfaces and riven edges moulded from real slate, Tapco Slate is designed to closely replicate natural roofing slate without the associated weight, brittleness and installation requirements.

Each bundle contains 25 Tapco Slate Coachman Mix tiles.

What Is Tapco Slate Coachman Mix?

Tapco Slate Coachman Mix (790) is a colour variation within the Tapco Slate Classic synthetic roofing range.

Rather than providing a single uniform colour across the roof, Coachman Mix is designed to create a mixed slate appearance, adding visual variation to the finished roof while using the same engineered Tapco Slate roofing system.

It is particularly suited to projects where the character of a varied traditional slate roof is preferred over a completely uniform finish.

Authentic Natural Slate Appearance

Tapco Slate Classic is manufactured using moulds taken from authentic natural slates.

This reproduces details including:

• Textured slate surfaces
• Riven edges
• Natural-looking slate character
• Traditional roof appearance

The result combines the visual characteristics of natural slate with the consistency of a manufactured synthetic roof tile.

Synthetic Slate That Will Not Crack, Break or Delaminate

Traditional natural slate can be brittle, particularly during transport, handling, cutting and installation.

Tapco Slate Classic is designed to overcome these limitations and will not crack, break or delaminate in the manner associated with traditional slate materials.

The durable composite formulation also provides substantial impact resistance, helping reduce breakages and material waste during installation.

Lightweight from Approximately 12kg/m²

Tapco Slate Classic can provide an installed roof covering weight from approximately:

12kg per m²

This significantly reduces roof covering weight compared with many traditional roofing materials and can make the system particularly attractive for lightweight construction and refurbishment applications.

The supporting roof structure should still be suitable for the complete proposed roofing system.

Manufactured from Virgin Limestone and Polypropylene

Tapco Slate Classic is manufactured from a recyclable blend of:

Virgin limestone and polypropylene

Tapco Slate Classic is not manufactured from recycled plastic.

Instead, the tiles use virgin materials which themselves are recyclable.

This provides a more accurate description than simply referring to Tapco Slate as a recycled plastic roof tile.

Easy to Install

Tapco Slate incorporates several features designed to simplify installation.

Each tile features:

• Pre-marked nailing guides
• Exposure guides
• Built-in spacers
• Built-in camber

There is no requirement for sorting, clipping or drilling individual tiles before loading them onto the roof.

The consistent manufactured dimensions also help installers maintain regular courses across the roof.

Built-In Camber

Tapco Slate incorporates a built-in camber designed to provide a tighter fit when the tile is mechanically fixed in position.

This forms part of the engineered tile profile and contributes to the appearance and performance of the completed roof covering.

Easy to Cut

Tapco Slate can be cut using a:

• Fine-toothed saw
• Sharp utility blade

This allows individual tiles to be cut and shaped where required during installation.

Suitable tools and appropriate personal protective equipment should always be used.

Suitable from 12° Roof Pitch

Tapco Slate Classic can be installed on suitable roof designs from a minimum pitch of:

12°

The stated maximum roof pitch is:

70°

The required tile exposure, coverage and installation specification vary according to roof pitch, so the relevant Tapco Slate installation guidance must be followed.

Ideal for New Build and Refurbishment Projects

Tapco Slate Coachman Mix can be used across a broad range of appropriate pitched roofing applications, including:

• New build houses
• Self-build projects
• Modular buildings
• Renovations
• Home extensions
• Conservatory roof conversions
• Garden rooms
• Garages
• Outbuildings
• Heritage-style projects
• Appropriate listed building projects

Where a property is listed or subject to planning or conservation requirements, approval of the proposed roofing material should be obtained where required.

40-Year Warranty

Tapco Slate Classic is supplied with a:

40-year warranty

The relevant manufacturer installation requirements and warranty conditions should be followed to maintain eligibility.

BBA Certified

Tapco Slate Classic is BBA Certified.

The stated certificate is:

BBA Certificate No. 08/4603

The system also benefits from additional UK and European technical assessment, certification and product marking.

UKTA, UKCA and CE

Tapco Slate Classic has the following stated technical credentials:

• BBA Certificate No. 08/4603
• UKTA: UKTA-0836-22/6064 of 21/04/2022
• UKCA Marking
• CE Marking

Testing includes performance relating to areas such as:

• Fire
• Wind
• Driven snow and rain
• Water absorption

The applicable technical documentation should be consulted when specifying the product for a particular roofing project.

Fire Performance

Tapco Slate Classic achieves the stated classifications of:

EXT.S.AA on a fully boarded roof

and:

EXT.S.AC on a felt and batten roof

in accordance with BS 476-3.

The system also achieves a:

BROOF(t4) designation in accordance with EN 13501-5

Fire performance depends on the relevant roof construction, so the applicable certification should be consulted when specifying the complete roof system.

BRE Wind-Driven Rain Testing

Tapco Slate Classic has undergone BRE testing for wind-driven rain.

Manufacturer information reports strong performance against equivalent materials included in the testing, including performance at lower roof pitches.

For low-pitch applications, the relevant Tapco Slate exposure, fixing and installation requirements must be followed.

Tapco Slate Coachman Mix Technical Specifications

• Brand: Tapco
• Range: Tapco Slate Classic
• Colour: Coachman Mix
• Colour Code: 790
• Product Type: Synthetic Plastic Roof Tile
• Pack Size: 25 Tiles
• Construction: Virgin Limestone and Polypropylene Composite
• Tile Size: 445mm x 254mm
• Height: 150mm
• Weight: Approximately 0.7kg
• Thickness: 5mm
• Installed Weight: From Approximately 12kg/m²
• Minimum Roof Pitch: 12°
• Maximum Roof Pitch: 70°
• Warranty: 40 Years
• BBA Certificate: 08/4603
• UKTA: UKTA-0836-22/6064 of 21/04/2022
• Fire Performance: EXT.S.AA / EXT.S.AC to BS 476-3
• External Fire Classification: BROOF(t4) to EN 13501-5
• Marking: UKCA and CE

Tapco Slate Coverage

The number of Tapco Slate tiles required per square metre depends on the roof pitch and required exposure.

For Tapco Slate Classic, coverage typically ranges from approximately:

18 to 22 tiles per m² depending on roof pitch

The appropriate exposure and coverage specification should be followed for the particular roof.

Each bundle contains:

25 tiles

Additional tiles should be allowed for cuts, waste, starter courses and project-specific detailing.

Tapco Slate Ridge Coverage Guide

The corresponding Tapco Slate ridge components have a stated exposure range of:

6″ (152mm) to 7.5″ (191mm)

with approximate coverage of:

5.5 ridge tiles per linear metre

Ridge tiles and other roofing accessories are separate components unless specifically included in the product listing.

Are Coachman Mix Tiles Different from Standard Tapco Slate?

Coachman Mix (790) is a colour option within the Tapco Slate Classic range, providing a mixed slate-effect appearance.

It uses the Tapco Slate Classic roofing system while providing greater visual colour variation across the finished roof than a single-colour option.

What Are Tapco Slate Tiles Made From?

Tapco Slate Classic is manufactured from a composite of:

Virgin limestone and polypropylene

The material is recyclable but is not itself manufactured from recycled plastic.

Is Tapco Slate a Plastic Roof Tile?

Tapco Slate is commonly described as a synthetic plastic roof tile or synthetic slate, although its construction is more specifically an engineered limestone and polypropylene composite.

It is designed to provide the appearance of natural slate with the practical advantages of a modern manufactured roofing material.

How Many Tapco Slate Coachman Mix Tiles Are in a Pack?

Each bundle contains:

25 Tapco Slate Coachman Mix (790) tiles

What Is the Minimum Pitch for Tapco Slate?

The stated minimum roof pitch is:

12°

The appropriate Tapco Slate installation specification must be followed, particularly for lower-pitched roof applications.

What Is the Maximum Roof Pitch?

The stated maximum pitch is:

70°

How Thick Is Tapco Slate?

Each tile has a stated thickness of:

5mm

How Much Does a Tapco Slate Tile Weigh?

The stated tile weight is approximately:

0.7kg per tile

Installed roof covering weight can be as low as approximately 12kg/m², depending on the installation specification.

Can Tapco Slate Be Used on Conservatory Roofs?

Yes. Tapco Slate is suitable for appropriate conservatory roof projects and conversions.

Its relatively low installed weight can make it particularly useful where a slate-effect roof covering is required.

The supporting roof structure must still be suitable for the proposed roofing system.

Can Tapco Slate Be Used on Listed Buildings?

Tapco Slate can be considered for listed and heritage-style properties, particularly where a traditional slate appearance is required.

However, listed buildings may require Listed Building Consent, and the acceptability of a synthetic roofing product should be confirmed with the relevant conservation or planning authority before work begins.

Does Tapco Slate Need Pre-Drilling?

No. Tapco Slate incorporates pre-marked nailing and exposure guides and does not require individual tiles to be drilled before roof loading.

Do Tapco Slate Tiles Need Sorting?

No. Unlike natural slate, the consistent manufactured tiles do not require sorting before roof loading.

With Coachman Mix, the appropriate installation arrangement should be followed to achieve the intended mixed-colour appearance.

How Do You Cut Tapco Slate?

Tapco Slate can be cut using a:

Fine-toothed saw or sharp utility blade.

Are Tapco Slate Ridges Mechanically Fixed?

Yes. The corresponding Tapco Slate ridge and hip fittings are mechanically fixed.

Why Choose Tapco Slate Coachman Mix?

Tapco Slate Classic Coachman Mix (790) provides the traditional character of a varied slate roof with the practical advantages of a lightweight synthetic roofing system.

Authentic slate moulds create the textured surfaces and riven edges that give Tapco Slate its distinctive natural appearance, while the Coachman Mix colourway introduces additional visual variation across the finished roof.

Manufactured from recyclable virgin limestone and polypropylene, Tapco Slate is resistant to cracking, breaking and delamination, weighs from approximately 12kg/m², can be installed on suitable roofs from 12° and is supplied with a 40-year warranty.

With BBA certification, UKTA, UKCA and CE marking, together with tested fire and weather performance, Tapco Slate Classic provides an established alternative to traditional natural slate for new build and refurbishment projects.

For customers searching for Tapco Slate Coachman Mix, Tapco Coachman Mix 790, mixed colour synthetic slate, plastic roof tiles, synthetic slate roof tiles, lightweight slate-effect tiles or an alternative to natural slate, Coachman Mix provides a distinctive multi-tone finish with the benefits of the Tapco Slate Classic system.