Riven Slate Roof Tiles

Weighing only 800 grams and measuring 300 x 336mm each barrington slate tile resembles high quality stone and is capable of supporting over 120kg in weight making it safe to walk on and easy to handle.

Riven slate roof tiles.

Suitable for all interior uses. These tiles are only 18mm thick and are laid with a special broken bond laying technique unlike standard interlocking tiles. The single lap of the riven edgemere allows quick and easy installation and is suitable for use with marley s complete range of ventilation and dry fix systems. Ceramic tiles for use in wet areas can be made more slip resistant either by using very small tiles so that the grout lines acts as grooves or by imprinting a contour pattern onto the face of the tile.

The causeway riven roof tile is northstones second generation thin and soft leading edge riven finish roof tile. The causeway riven tile offers contractors specifiers and home builders the beauty of a slate effect roof while keeping cost to a minimum. From very lightly riven brazilian slates for a more contemporary feel through to very rustic riven slates to create that old farmhose flag stone effect. Stone tiles with a riven split surface such as slate or with a sawn and then sandblasted or honed surface will be more slip resistant.

Flooring slate we have the largest selection of sawn edged riven slate and quartzite and sandstone in the uk. This means that slate roof tiles are long lasting with lifespans of over 100 years and can even outlast the building itself with very little maintenance apart from the occasional replacement slate tile. The riven slate effect finish when laid broken bond gives the clean lines of a slate appearance. Although at first glance roof slate tiles may appear more expensive than other roof coverings the long lifespan means that they will often.

Available in most sizes from 300 x 300 mm up to 1200 x 900 mm depending on colour. The clean sleek appearance of these slate like tiles offers enormous kerb appeal.