Brazilian Rio Graphite
- Description
Description
- The Rio Graphite slate comes from a slate quarry deep in the heart of the Minas Gerais region of Brazil
- The Rio Graphite slate has a flat, clean surface and subtle natural tone variations that make it a beautiful option for a slate covering
- The Rio slate is an extremely hard slate, and we recommend cutting with a disc machine and using slate hooks as well as or instead of traditional nail fixing
- The Rio Graphite slate is available in both 50x25cm, 50x30cm and 60x30cm and comes in a standard thickness of 5-7mm
- Rio Graphite slate has a low calcium content
- It is a cost-effective natural roofing slate
- The Rio Graphite is fully certified and achieves the highest possible rankings in the BS EN 12326-1:2014 (W1, S1, T1)
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Slate Colour and Finish | Graphite/Black , Very Smooth |
Available in Sizes | 50×25, 50×30, 60×30 |
Available in Grades | One Grade |
Nominal Thickness | 5-7mm |
Minimum Pitch | 22.5 deg for standard 100mm h/lap (for pitches below 22.5 deg please consult LBS Technical Dept) |
Maximum Headlap | All LBS slates are holed for 100mm head-lap |
Alternative Headlaps | For availability and advice please contact LBS |
Gauge | 200mm for slate pre-holed for 100mm head-lap |
Batten Size | Please refer to BS 5534 or SR 82:2017 |
Hook Fix Only | Stainless Steel Hooks |
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