Thrutone Fibre Cement Slate

Thrutone fibre cement slate tile

The market leading Thrutone slates offer superb aesthetics.

With their light weight, low wastage, design flexibility and ease of installation it's easy to see why they are the choice for all types of new build and refurbishment projects, including houses, flat-to-pitched roof conversions and challenging commercial projects.

Marley Eternit’s fibre cement slates are the only fibre cement slates manufactured in the UK and are the only product of its kind that can therefore achieve an A+ (the lowest environmental impact) in the BRE's Green Guide to Specification.

Advantages

  • Smooth finish and square cut edges offer a natural slate look at a truly economic price
  • Can achieve an A+ in the BRE's Green Guide to Specification
  • Lightweight, strong and durable
  • Pre-holed for easy installation
  • Comprehensive range of accessories

     

     

     

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Product overview

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Country of Production

Widnes, UK

Environmental Management

14001

Quality Management

9001

Health and Safety Management

18001

LCA study

Can achieve an A+ rating in the BRE Green Guide to Specification

Energy

Manufactured under high pressure and air cured

Raw materials

Cement, silica, fibres, pigments and fillers

Lifespan

> 60 years

Recyclability

Can be crushed and used in cement manufacture
Concrete Ridges and Hips
Modern ridge
Modern ridge
Modern mono block end ridge
Modern mono block end ridge
Modern security ridge
Modern security ridge
Segmental mono block end ridge
Segmental mono block end ridge
Segmental mono ridge
Segmental mono ridge
105º capped angle ridge
105º capped angle ridge
125º capped angle ridge hip
125º capped angle ridge hip
90º angle ridge
90º angle ridge
Fibre Cement Ridges and Hips
Duo pitch ridge
Duo pitch ridge
In-line ridge ventilator plus extension sleeve
In-line ridge ventilator plus extension sleeve
In-line slate ventilator
In-line slate ventilator
Mono pitch ridge
Mono pitch ridge
Right angle return
Right angle return
Roll top ridge
Roll top ridge
Stop end duo pitch ridge
Stop end duo pitch ridge
Stop end for mono pitch ridge
Stop end for mono pitch ridge
Stop end for roll top ridge
Stop end for roll top ridge
Concrete Crested Ridges
4 hole bull nose
4 hole bull nose
Cocks comb
Cocks comb
Fleur-de-lys
Fleur-de-lys
Roll top
Roll top
Three hole
Three hole
Concrete Finials
Fleur-de-lys
Fleur-de-lys
Scroll end
Scroll end
Small ball top
Small ball top
Canon Popham Primary School

Project name: Canon Popham Primary School
Product: Thrutone fibre cement slates
Sector: Education
Location: Doncaster
Architect: DSDHA
Contractor: George Hurst & Sons

Overview:
The use of fibre cement slate cladding on all elevations of the building has introduced a child scale element to the facade and is a direct reference to the surrounding context. A timber frame structure has employed traditional construction methodology to create the irregular pitch of the roof and non-orthogonal plan.

Cavell Centre

Project name: The Cavell Centre
Product: Rivendale fibre cement slates
Sector: Healthcare
Location: Peterborough
Architect: Brookfield Multiplex
Contractor: Hereward Roofing

Overview:
130,000 Thrutone fibre cement slates were used to cover the 9000m² diameter of The Cavell Centre in Peterborough to satisfy strict selection criteria of quality, and an aesthetic finish which would blend in seamlessly with the surrounding area.

The Hamiltons

Project name: The Hamiltons
Product: Thrutone fibre cement slates
Sector: Housing
Location: Essex
Architect: John Taylor

Overview:
Over 1300 square metres of Thrutone fibre cement slates were used on the Hamiltons retirement apartments in Canvey, Essex to maximise the overall sustainability of the project.

Size of Tile

 600mm x 300mm
500mm x 250mm

Minimum Pitch

600mm x 300mm                    500mm x 250mm

Minimum pitch (100mm lap)     Minimum pitch (100mm lap)
Moderate exposure 22.5°         Moderate exposure 22.5°
Severe exposure 25°               Severe exposure 25°

Minimum pitch (110mm lap)     Minimum pitch (110mm lap)

Moderate exposure 20°            Moderate exposure - 

Minimum exposure 22.5°         Severe exposure -

 

Maximum Pitch

 90°

Minimum Headlap

600mm x 300mm          500mm x 250mm
100mm, 110mm           100mm

 

Maximum Gauge

600mm x 300mm        500mm x 250mm
245-250mm                200mm

 

Covering Capacity

Net slates/m²

600mm x 300mm                500mm x 250mm

100mm lap 13.4                 100mm lap 20.0

110mm lap 13.6


 

 

 

Weight of Tiling

Approx.kg/m²

600mm x 300mm          

100mm lap 20.4 (0.20kN/m²)
110mm lap 20.9 (0.20kN/m²)

500mm x 250mm

100mm lap 21.3 (0.21kN/m²)       

Battens Required

(net lin.m/m²)

 

600mm x 300mm                         500mm x 250mm

100mm lap 4.00                           100mm lap 5.00

110mm lap 4.08

Batten Size Recommended

 38 x 25 mm for rafters / supports not exceeding 450mm centres
50 x 25mm for rafters / supports not exceeding 600mm centres

Tile Nails

Slate nails (Copper to BS1202-2) 30mm x 2.65mm

Copper disc rivets

Required

Authority

 BS EN 492

Notes

Fibre cement slates meet the strength requirements of BS EN 492, achieving an average bending moment greater than 50Nm/m (Class B). The slates also have a minimum density of 1700kg/m³ and a nominal thickness of 4mm. 
    
The batch code printed onto the underside of the slates is in the following format:
Example: NT UG21WB 24/11/11 12.10 CE
  
NT = Type of Product (ie. Non asbestos technology)
UG21 = Product code
W = Manufacturing plant ID
B = Class (for bending moment)
24/11/11 = Date of manufacture
12.10 = Time of manufacture
CE = CE Mark
  
The effectiveness of the tile or slate to operate at the minimum recommended pitch and lap may be influenced by special circumstances. Guidance on pitch and lap should be obtained from the Technical Advisory Service for the following:
• Interlocking tiles and slates where the roof slope exceeds 6 metres in length and/or the site is rated to be in a severe exposure category.
• Double-lap fibre cement slates where the roof slope exceeds 6 metres in length (severe/very severe exposure) and 9 metres in length (sheltered/moderate exposure). 
 
Note: Consideration should be given to sealing any cut edges to prevent potential efflorescence staining. Contact TAS for further details.

 

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