Perfect for every project

By Emma Peterson. 

Designed to replicate the look of natural slate, TapcoSlate delivers lightweight performance, exceptional durability and installation versatility for a wide range of roofing projects. 

Slate is a stunning and timeless option for any roof, but it is also a high-maintenance and heavy option. For contractors who want to deliver the elegance of slate without the hassle, Tapco Roofing Products manufactures a composite alternative – TapcoSlate! This product is almost indistinguishable from natural slate, thanks to textured surfaces and riven edges moulded off real slate and is manufactured for peak durability and performance. Some benefits of TapcoSlate include:  

• TapcoSlate is very lightweight, especially in comparison to traditional slate. This means it is perfect for structures that have weight limits or long rafter lengths.  
• A 110-mph wind rating and a Class 4 Impact Test rating showcase TapcoSlate’s ability to perform even in the worst storms.  
• There are no boundary construction restrictions when using TapcoSlate as it is fully tested to U.K. and E.U. fire regulations. 
• TapcoSlate is very versatile as it can be installed on roof pitches as low as 12° and on both felt/batten and fully boarded roofing applications. 
• Unlike traditional slate, TapcoSlate tiles will not crack, split or break if dropped and can even be walked upon without damage!  
• A 40-year warranty is automatically applied upon the delivery of TapcoSlate tiles to a worksite. 
• UV inhibitors and a passing of the industry-standard ASTM G 155-05a rating are testaments to TapcoSlate’s ability to endure instense sun exposure.  
• TapcoSlate makes work in the field easier, as they can be cut and shaped with a standard utility knife, plastic saw, circular saw and/or power jigsaw. 
• Being made of 100% virgin resins, TapcoSlate products will perform consistently every time! Further, they are 100% recyclable.  

All of this makes TapcoSlate perfect for your next project – no matter what it is! Here are some examples of what types of projects you will see TapcoSlate on:  

• Conservatories: From unique shapes to weight limits, conservatory roofs can pose challenges to contractors. But none of that is a worry when you install TapcoSlate on the roof! At a quarter of the weight of traditional slate and easy to install thanks to its shapable nature, TapcoSlate is a great choice for your next conservatory project. 
• Modular homes: TapcoSlate’s durability not only means it performs impeccably on the roof, but it also means that it can withstand the movement of being transported over long distances (where other roofing products crack and break). This makes it perfect for your modular home clients.  
• Outdoor living: With its rating for all types of weather and natural look, TapcoSlate is the perfect product to suggest for your client’s next outdoor living project. Whether they are building garden rooms or orangeries, log cabins or glamping pods, TapcoSlate’s versatility will keep your clients happy.  
• Home reroofs: And last but certainly not least, TapcoSlate is a great option for your customer’s homes. As one of the most expensive renovation projects that homeowners can undertake, a reroof should deliver long-lasting, high-performance protection – exactly what TapcoSlate delivers. And the 40-year warranty is the cherry on top that puts TapcoSlate into a class of its own.  

Learn more about TapcoSlate!