Technical Bulletin 4a Selecting natural slates for roof covering
Publication Year
2012
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Provides a brief history of slate use in Britain and then looks at the standard governing roofing slates, also covers origin and identification of slates, thickness, bending strength and grain, durability tests, usability, appearance, testing and production control and documentation.
Document History
Superseded by the 2015 edition. First published 2012, updated 2015.
Publisher Information
National Federation of Roofing Contractors
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors is a trade association representing the roofing industry, championing high standards of workmanship and business practice through a strict code of practice and independent vetting procedure, including site inspections and adherence to the Government endorsed TrustMark standards. Publications include a series of technical bulletins.
Roofing House
31 Worship Street
London
NFRC
UK
Website: http://www.nfrc.co.uk/
Email: helpdesk@nfrc.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7638 7663
