How Slate Roof Tiles Processing Steps and Install ?

Jul 06, 2020

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Slate is a mineral that is inert and is an environmentally friendly material with a simple and efficient production process. It is an all-purpose natural material that can be used as a coating material for any project, from roofs to floors to facades.


It can withstand extreme temperatures, has a lifespan of up to 100 years and is highly impermeable, ensuring that slate will perform reliably in any climate.

ventilation facade

Slate is an excellent choice for insulating exterior walls of homes. It acts as a natural barrier against catastrophic weather. In addition, the exterior insulation, interior ventilation and energy savings are significant, making the interior warmer and more comfortable.


Thermal panels

Slate's thermal properties convert solar energy into energy. You can use slate solar panels to heat, heat water and even heat! Your pool to improve home performance.


Stone is easy to assemble and requires little to no maintenance.


So you may wonder , how factory produce the slate roof tiles and delivery to your home.Below are a video which show you all details about the slate roof tiles in china factory.

  1. Mining the right size of slate material

  2. Using a hammer and pry bar, knock out a slate specification plate of the same thickness 6mm-9mm.

  3. Using a specific processing machine, we cut the edges and special shapes of standard plates. Commonly purchased shapes are square, rectangular and semi-circular.

  4. Using a specific hole punch, drill holes in the 2 corners of the slate so that the installation can be locked with screws to reinforce the roof.




After you check the video ,you will know well about the slate roof tiles processing.

Now you may have some question about the installation of roof slate tiles, below are the tips you should now.

Slate Roof Tiles Installation

Slate Installation Drawing

Slate Installation

Start by framing the roof, such as a wooden frame, or a steel frame. Next, clean and organize the slate, making sure that each piece of slate has no tears or cracks. Finally, clear the roof section of debris to avoid any extra steps in the installation process.

One slate tile layer is overlapped and placed one on top of the other, with each layer of slate tiles laid side by side with a distance of no more than 3 mm between the two tiles. The centre line of the previous layer of slate tiles is pressed against the gap between the two slate tiles of the next layer, and the third layer of slate tiles should be able to cover the top of the first layer. edges to ensure that the paved roof will not leak over time.

Natural slate is the most durable roofing material. that natural slates have a service life of greater than 100 years. After a detailed research, Walsh exposed natural slate (including CUPA 3) to different weather conditions. As a result, geologist emphasizes natural slate durability to last over a century.

We have collected some examples of houses that use slate as the façade material for reference.

Black Slate Roof Tiles and Wall Cladding

The materials used in the construction are simple. Stone and zinc will age over time, leaving traces of the seasons and the passage of time, while withstanding the harsh environment near the ocean.

Slate Roof and Wall

In order to integrate the building into the environment, natural stone was chosen to fit around the façade like a folded "leaf", to act as a barrier in marine climates and as a tool to optimize energy throughout the year.

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