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Brazilian Rio Green
- LBS Rio Green slate has a flat, clean surface and subtle natural tone variations which make it a beautiful option for a slate covering
- Low calcium content
- A cost-effective natural roofing slate
- Available in a standard thickness of 5-7mm
- The Rio slate is an extremely hard slate so we recommend cutting with a disc machine and using slate hooks in addition to or instead of traditional nail fixing
- LBS Rio Graphite is fully certified and achieves the highest possible rankings in the BS EN 12326-1:2014 (W1, S1, T1)
Follow the journey of our Brazilian Rio slate all the way from quarry to roof
Additional care is required when handling and fitting Brazilian slate due to its unique geological properties
Product Detail
| Slate Colour and Finish | Grey-Green, Very Smooth |
| Available in Sizes | 50x25, 60x30 |
| Available in Grades | One Grade |
| Nominal Thickness | 5-7mm |
| Minimum Pitch | 22.5 deg for standard 100mm h/lap (for pitches below 22.5 deg please consult LBS Technical Dept) |
| Maximum Headlap | All LBS slates are holed for 100mm head-lap |
| Alternative Headlaps | For availability and advice please contact LBS |
| Gauge | 200mm for slate pre-holed for 100mm head-lap |
| Batten Size | Please refer to BS 5534 or SR 82:2017 |
| Hook Fix Only | Stainless Steel Hooks |
