Tapco Slate Roof Tiles – Lightweight Roofing That Performs Like the Real Thing

f you love the look of natural slate but don’t fancy the weight, cost, or breakage, Tapco Slate Roof Tiles are a genuine game-changer. Designed for both homeowners and installers, Tapco combines the appearance of quarried slate with modern composite materials that last decades — and install in a fraction of the time.

Manufactured from a blend of recycled limestone and polypropylene, each tile is moulded from real slate to capture the natural riven surface and crisp edges of traditional stone. The result? A roof that looks authentic, performs exceptionally, and remains virtually maintenance-free.

Lightweight Strength with Real-World Versatility

Weighing up to 80% less than natural slate, Tapco tiles can be fitted on structures that would struggle to support heavier materials — such as warm-roof conservatories, porch roofs, extensions, garages, and garden buildings.Despite their low weight, Tapco tiles are BBA-certified and proven to perform as well as, if not better than, traditional slate in durability and weather resistance.

Each tile can withstand extreme wind uplift, impact, and temperature fluctuations. They’re also UV-stable and unaffected by frost, ensuring the colour and surface integrity remain intact year after year.

Built for the British Climate

Tapco Slate Roof Tiles are approved for use on pitches as low as 14°, making them ideal for modern flat-to-pitched conversions or low-angle extensions.They meet the BS476 Part 3 fire rating and have been rigorously tested for wind, rain, and impact resistance.Each tile comes with a 40-year transferable manufacturer’s warranty, offering complete peace of mind for trade professionals and homeowners alike.

Fast, Simple Installation

Every tile is dimensionally consistent and easy to cut using standard tools. There’s no sorting by thickness or colour variation — just clean, reliable installation. Fixings are simple too: use stainless or galvanised ring-shank nails through the pre-formed fixing holes.

For installers, that means less waste, faster fitting, and fewer call-backs — especially on jobs where time and labour costs matter.

Colours and Finishes

Tapco’s precision-moulded tiles are available in a choice of five rich colours:

• Brick Red

• Chestnut Brown

• Pewter Grey

• Plum

• Stone Black

Stone Black

Plum

Chestnut Brown

Brick Red

Pewter Grey

Each option offers a realistic matte finish that blends beautifully with both heritage properties and contemporary designs.

Tapco Slate vs Natural Slate

Feature	Tapco Slate	Natural Slate
Weight	~0.7 kg per tile	2–3 kg per tile
Installation	Fast, single-fixing, consistent	Slow, variable sizing
Durability	UV, frost & impact resistant	Brittle, prone to cracking
Maintenance	None required	May delaminate or flake
Warranty	40 years	None guaranteed

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