Specifying Natural Roofing Slate

Description

This seminar identifies the key design and technical features needed when specifying natural slate. It explains the manufacturing process, the importance of traceability, vital testing standards and accreditations, classification of slate and certain issues to be aware of to ensure confidence when specifying natural slate. At the end of the presentation each delegate will have an increased knowledge and awareness of natural slate and will be able to understand the different fixing methods and the importance of the CE mark. This presentation will help you to understand the following topics:

- What is natural slate

- The manufacturing process

- Quality testing methods

- Geology

- Climate differences

- Fixing and grading

- Lifecycle

- Approved standards

- Ecological factors

- Design specifications