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Tapco Roofing Products

20/01/2016

For over 20 years the Tapco Group has been providing premium-quality, next-generation synthetic roofing materials and has been marketing TapcoSlate and TapcoShake in the UK for the last eight years. These products not only mimic the natural detail of slate and cedar for an authentic appearance, they also have unmatched quality and robustness.

TapcoSlate – slate, but not as you know it!

Roofing slate has for centuries been desired for its durability and aesthetic appeal, but it does have drawbacks with its weight, pitch restrictions and brittleness. British Board of Agrément (BBA) certified TapcoSlate combines all the positive features of this beautiful, natural product, but adds practicality and enhanced performance to create a beautiful roof that won’t break or delaminate, survives substantial impact, is very light in weight and can be used on lower pitches than those achievable with natural slate. It is the ideal product for conservatories, new-build homes, particularly the self-build sector, roof refurbishment, and is guaranteed for 40 years.

TapcoSlate has recently achieved BBA accreditation for usage on roof pitches as low as 14.5 degrees on felt and batten installations. Previously, fully-boarded applications were required to achieve pitches below 22.5 degrees. This increases the potential to use slate on hitherto unconsidered projects. TapcoSlate is currently undergoing testing and processes by the BBA to conform to the new European CE accreditation, significantly enhancing the product acceptability throughout the European Union.

Benefits of TapcoSlate are:

Lightweight – as low as 12kg per square metre.
Can be used on roof pitches as low as 14 degrees.
Authentic slate appearance – combines the beauty of slate with modern technology.
Easy to install with pre-marked nailing and exposure guides and spacers. Easily cut with a fine-toothed saw or sharp utility blade.
No breakages – TapcoSlate will not crack, split or break when cut, dropped, or walked upon. No need to build in a wastage factor.
Random edges and patterns with constant colour throughout.
Built-in camber for tighter fit when fixed in situ.
No sorting, clipping, or drilling prior to roof loading. Packaged in bundles of 25 for easy handling.
40-year warranty.
Fully tested to BBA standards, including fire rating, wind, driven snow & rain, and water absorption.
Overall installation costs are extremely competitive. TapcoSlate can be laid much faster than natural slate.
TapcoSlate is not made from recycled plastics but is manufactured from recyclable virgin limestone and polypropylene.

Tapco Roofing Accessories

Tapco roofing products conform to the latest BS5534 guidelines for total dry-fix installations. Accessories for the roofing system include:

Mechanically fixed Tapco Ridge & Hip Caps. Universal fitment for pitches from 14 to 55 degrees.
The RidgeMaster® Plus and HipMaster roof ventilating systems complement TapcoSlate for pitches from 14 to 45 degrees. Patented internal baffles exclude windblown snow and rain while internal filters block out insects, leaves and other debris.
Slate Vents – Cowl Vent, suitable for all pitches, cambered profile for tighter fit, aesthetically pleasing, easy installation (no clips), robust (no breakage), driving rain resistant, with 10k airflow. A low-line vent product is currently in development for pitches of 25 degrees and upwards. An R type adaptor is available for connecting pipework.
Slate Dry Verge System, designed for use with most natural and man-made slates up to a maximum 6mm thickness. Available in 2 metre lengths and manufactured from high impact UPVC, black in colour.

TapcoShake – wood without the hassle!

TapcoShake is a maintenance-free synthetic roof shake/shingle, with none of the notorious rotting that often occurs with natural cedar. Instead, the roof is extremely durable and fire risk is minimised with top-level, Class A fire rating, ideally for applications prohibiting cedar roofs or requiring Class A roofing systems.

TapcoShake’s proprietary finishing delivers delicate shade variations with authenticity that is harmonious and natural to the eye. TapcoShake’s sublime, unified colour is factory-collated along with the correct proportions of the available 10” (254mm), 7.5” (190mm) and 5” (127mm) shake widths to provide the ideal shake/shingle roof.

The benefits of TapcoShake are: