Grade s1 slate has an expected service life of more than 75 years.
Grades of roofing slate.
This further highlights the traditional regional variations.
Grade s2 slate s service life is 40 to 75 years.
Roofing slates are rated through the american standards of testing and materials and given a slate classification from s 1 to s 3.
But the finished project will look as good if due care is taken of the slate grading.
Slate from cupa 5 and 18 quarries have more of a textured finish.
S 1 will provide a service life of over 75 years s 2 will provide a service life of 40 75 years.
Welsh slate being very flat and smooth as well as a nominal 5mm thickness.
Slate grades are intended as a prediction of the slates expected service life.
Grade s3 slate has an expected service life of only 20 to 40 years.
Standard grade rough texture.
A standard grade slate cupa h selection will be less uniform and will require more sorting prior to use.
It is truly the result of a craftsmen s.
N is cupa s natural selection.