Marley Eternits Fibre Cement Slates Achieve Top Environmental Grade

Economical yet environmentally friendly, Marley Eternit’s fibre cement slates offer specifiers a realistic alternative to natural slates. As the only fibre cement slate which can achieve an A+ rating under the BRE’s Green Guide, Marley Eternit’s fibre cement slates are an ideal choice when specifying for a building which must attain high green credentials. The product achieves such a great accolade in part due to the manufacturing process, but also because the product is manufactured in the UK– something which cannot be claimed of equivalent alternatives – and so carbon footprint is reduced. Although it is a common belief that natural slate is an environmentally friendly product, this is incorrect as they draw on dwindling UK resources. Very little of the natural slate is actually used in the production of the final roof product and so there is great wastage. Additionally, mining slate also produces a great deal of noise and air pollution. It is not only the environmental benefits that make Marley Eternit’s fibre cement slates an attractive option for those specifying roof products. They have been designed with the architect in mind and so offer the opportunity to produce innovative and imaginative designs. On a recent project for example, an architect used fibre cement slates as a form of raked rainscreen cladding to elevate the building, in order to provide a protective skin for the building. Furthermore, with flexibility in mind they can be used on roofing designs as low as 20°. Marley Eternit fibre cement slates aim to replicate the aesthetics of natural slates, whilst offering a greater degree of flexibility. In addition, a common problem associated with natural slates is also over come when using the fibre cement slate choice. Natural slates rarely offer a uniform look to a roof as material quarried from different areas can exhibit vastly different colours. As fibre cement slates are manmade, the designer can have greater control over the final aesthetic appeal of the building as a consistent look can be assured. Additionally, as the product is one set size, accurate calculations can be made as to the quantity of slates required. Marley Eternit’s range of fibre cement slates features four different options. The Rivendale offers a finely detailed surface with dress edges which replicate the look of natural slates precisely. The Birkdale features a smooth surface which provides a traditional look to any project. The Garsdale also produces a look similar to natural slate but has been designed with ease of installation in mind. The Thrutone slate offers a smooth surface with square cut edges, giving a low profile slate for an economical price.

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