Natural Spanish Slates
Natural Spanish slate. An age-old story of history and tradition that began millions of years ago in the heart of northern Spain... Eco-friendly quarrying To the north west of the Iberian Peninsula lies Galicia, home to the world s finest natural slate deposits. Here, a unique geology has formed Galician slate to perfection over 500 million years. This remarkable process has created a highly resilient slate with exceptional weathering properties. It is fireproof, waterproof and resistant to extreme temperatures and climatic conditions. Imbued with natural colour and character as well as strength, Spanish slate is the roofing material of choice. It adds warmth, elegance and beauty to any architectural style domestic or commercial, traditional finish or modern twist. Preferred by builders and architects for its exciting and aesthetic results, slate also offers true individuality. The ultimate slatequarrying process Rinus has been working with leading Galician slate quarries since 1970. Natural Spanish slate is organic and environmentally friendly. The quarrying process does not involve chemicals and local water is normally used to cool cutting tools, reducing the carbon footprint. All Rinus slates come from quarries with strong environmental credentials. After quarrying has finished, local development programmes make sure the landscape and ecology are restored as closely as possible to their original state. Our representatives are on hand to make sure the high quality of the natural slate is reflected at every stage of the quarrying process. Colour, thickness and size are carefully controlled. The slates are selected and hand-finished to the highest standards before being packed into fumigated wood pallets for extra protection in transit. Guaranteed for 50, 75 or 100 years depending on the selection chosen, Rinus Natural Spanish slates give you the quality, resilience and reassurance you desire. Introducing the Rinus Natural Spanish slate range The Rinus range offers a choice of three slates: Rinus Toledo, Rinus Cordoba and Rinus Escocia all available in a number of sizes. Whilst all three ranges are blue/grey or blue/black in colour, their different textures, thicknesses and finishes give each slate a unique appearance. From urban dwellings to country properties, you will find a Rinus Natural Spanish slate that meets your roofing needs. To help you decide which slate to choose, we have provided detailed technical specifications for each of our ranges within this brochure.
Toledo About the slate The Toledo comes from the heart of Galicia in the North West of Spain and is blue/black slate in colour and has a flat, smooth surface. It needs minimal grading so it is easy to install, making it a popular choice with roofers and building professionals. The slates are split into an average thickness of 4.5mm. FORMATS and sizes: Format: Rectangular Sizes: From 60 x 30 to 40 x 25 Sizes 60x30 50x30 50x25 45x22 40x25 Slates per Pallet (approx.) 650 pieces 650 pieces 900 pieces 1400 pieces 1100 pieces TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The Rinus Toledo slate complies with the benchmark European standard for natural slate, EN-12326-1. WATER ABSORPTION Complies A1 CONTENTS OF CARBONATE/NON CARBONATE In accordance < 2% MECHANICAL RESISTANCE CHARACTERISTICS Transversal > 57.3 MPa (MoR) Longitudinal > 74.6 MPa (MoR) CARBONATE CONTENT Complies < 1% THICKNESS 5mm DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES Complies THERMAL CYCLE T1 EXPOSURE S02 S1 EXTERNAL FIRE PERFORMANCE REACTION TO FIRE RELEASE OF DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES None USE AS ROOFING OR EXTERNAL CLADDING Yes
Cordoba About the slate The Cordoba comes from the heart of Galicia in the North West of Spain and is a blue/ black slate. Its texture and slight sheen give it an attractive, rustic appearance that will bring character to any roof. The slates are split into an average thickness of 6mm. FORMATS and sizes: Format: Rectangular Sizes: From 60 x 30 to 40 x 25 Sizes 60x30 50x25 40x25 Slates per Pallet (approx.) 550 pieces 620 pieces 800 pieces TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The Rinus Córdoba slate complies with the benchmark European and New French quality standards for natural slate, EN-12326-1 and NF 228. WATER ABSORPTION Complies A1 CONTENTS OF CARBONATE/NON CARBONATE In accordance < 2% MECHANICAL RESISTANCE CHARACTERISTICS Transversal > 60 MPa (MoR) Longitudinal > 76 MPa (MoR) CARBONATE CONTENT Complies < 1% THICKNESS 6mm DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES Complies THERMAL CYCLE T1 EXPOSURE S02 S1 EXTERNAL FIRE PERFORMANCE REACTION TO FIRE RELEASE OF DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES None USE AS ROOFING OR EXTERNAL CLADDING Yes
Escocia About the slate The Escocia comes from the heart of Galicia in the North West of Spain and is a blue/grey textured slate with a slight sheen. However, it is slightly thicker around 7-9mm on average. The Escocia offers a very natural look, making it an ideal choice for the Scottish market. FORMATS and sizes: Format: Rectangular Sizes: 50 x 25, 40 x 25, 40 x 20, 35 x 20, 30 x 20 Sizes 50x25 40x25 40x20 35x20 30x20 Slates per Pallet (approx.) 500 pieces 650 pieces 850 pieces 1050 pieces 1250 pieces TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The Rinus Escocia slate complies with the benchmark European standard for natural slate, EN-12326-1. WATER ABSORPTION Complies A1 CONTENTS OF CARBONATE/NON CARBONATE In accordance < 2% MECHANICAL RESISTANCE CHARACTERISTICS Transversal > 53 MPa (MoR) Longitudinal > 43 MPa (MoR) CARBONATE CONTENT Complies < 1% THICKNESS 7-9mm DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES Complies THERMAL CYCLE T1 EXPOSURE S02 S1 EXTERNAL FIRE PERFORMANCE REACTION TO FIRE RELEASE OF DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES None USE AS ROOFING OR EXTERNAL CLADDING Yes
Why Rinus Natural Spanish slate? Our slate is: Natural. 100% organic, it is only altered by splitting and cutting. Branch List Flexible. It can be used for any roof design, simple or complex. Weather-resistant. The slate is unaffected by fire, water or extreme temperatures. High quality. Our slate meets strict quality standards and is guaranteed for 50-100 years. Heywood Unit 1 Roeacre Business Park, Bradshaw Street, Heywood. OL10 1PN Tel: 01706 621517 Fax: 01706 622927 Gateshead Saltmeadows Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. NE8 3AH Tel: 0191 4901952 Fax: 0191 4900572 Bridgend Unit 2 Picton Boatyard, St Theodores Way, Brynmenyn Industrial Estate, Bridgend. CF32 9TZ Tel: 01656 722380 Fax: 01656 728680 Irvine Unit 7 & 9 Mackintosh Place, South Newmoor Industrial Estate, Irvine. KA11 4JT Tel: 01294 224768 Fax: 01294 222623 Darlington Unit 9 & 10 Cleveland Trading Estate, Darlington. DL1 2PB Tel: 01325 466661 Fax: 01325 483036 Cheltenham Unit 3 Athelney Way, Battledown Industrial Estate, Cheltenham. GL52 6RT Tel: 01242 518173 Fax: 01242 517947 Sunderland Unit 1 Nordem Industrial Estate, East Way, Pallion Industrial Estate, Pallion, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. SR4 6AD Tel: 0191 5103540 Fax: 0191 5108782 Sheffield Saxon Works, Rutland Road, Sheffield. S3 9PT Tel: 0114 272 0070 Fax: 0114 275 1981 Newark Brunel Court, Brunel Drive, Newark. NG24 2EG Tel: 01636 702174 Fax: 01636 674680 Birmingham Units 5 & 6 Selecta Industrial Estate, Shady Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham. B44 9XA Tel: 0121 325 1418 Fax: 0121 360 6336 Grangemouth Unit 3 Midthorn Business Park, Lauriestone Road, Grangemouth, Falkirk. FK3 8XX Tel: 01324 471020 Fax: 01324 484477 Bradford Midland Road, Bradford. BD1 3EQ Tel: 01274 308641 Fax: 01274 308751 Southampton Unit E Deacon Trading Estate Chickenhall Lane, Eastleigh, Hampshire. SO50 6RS Tel: 023 8060 0101 Fax: 023 8060 0444 We are continuing to open new branches across the UK, please refer to our website for an updated branch list. Contact us Please contact us to find out more about the impressive properties of natural Spanish slate. A member of our expert team will be delighted to discuss your roofing project and recommend the best Rinus slates for your requirements. You can visit our website, www.rinusroofingsupplies.co.uk, where you ll find more information about Rinus and our range of high quality roofing supplies. Head office address: Rinus Roofing Supplies Ltd., 4 Dalton Court, Blackburn Interchange, Darwen, Lancs. BB3 0DG Tel: 01254 777777 Fax: 01254 873933 Email: info@rinusroofing.co.uk www.rinusroofingsupplies.co.uk JB68247 03/13