Rubber Slate Roof Tiles

Authentic slate looking recycled rubber tiles.

Rubber slate roof tiles.

With rundle slate profile weighing in at 3 4 pounds per sq. Made from 100 recycled slate eco slate offers all the benefits of virgin slate tiles but also helps to conserve precious resources. Rubber shingles or rubber slate is walkable. These dark colors tend to give the roof a monotone look that some will find plain unnatural and unattractive.

Unlike natural slate recycled rubber simulated slate tiles are light weight. You do not have to worry about stepping on the wrong spot and cracking a shingle because of how flexible rubber is. It is substantially lighter in weight than slate concrete and metal roofing and is produced using some of today s strongest most flexible materials including recycled rubber epdm and plastic tpo. Additionally the color options are limited to black dark brown and some shades of grey.

Rubber roof tiles are formed by mold injection so they have the shape of slate but not the thickness. The weight of rubber shingles or rubber slate is a lot less than real slate or concrete tiles. The rubber based composition of the material enables a contractor to simply nail each tile to the roof deck. 245 lbs per square euroshield rubber roofing can be installed on almost any roof without ever requiring.

Making use of recycled materials can also work well in new build properties where minimal environmental impact is always a priority. Ecostar s majestic slate emulates the look feel and longevity of natural slate. 340 lbs per square and with heritage slate profile weighing in at just 2 45 pounds per sq.