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PACKAGING
Tegral ThrutonePlus slates are delivered covered with a
cardboard hood and polythene shrink-wrap on timber
pallets. Slates are strapped in bundles of 15.
STORAGE
ThrutonePlus slates must never be allowed to become
wet while stacked prior to fixing. They should be stored
indoors or under cover and in all original factory packag-
ing, to provide temporary protection until they are to be
used. If outside storage is unavoidable, it must be for
a short period only, in which case remove all original
packaging and divide up the bundles within each pallet,
leaving small gaps between them. This will allow air
to circulate, avoiding the risk of efflorescence staining.
Stack off the ground and cover with a well-secured
good tarpaulin.
SITE WORKING
ThrutonePlus slates are designed so that fixing is relatively
easy. However, as with all double-lap slating, it is impor-
tant that the methods set out in Tegral’s Slating Manual
and in the Irish and British Codes of Practice are followed
to ensure a neat and weatherproof roof.
Where it is essential to cut ThrutonePlus slates, they can
be scored and snapped over a straight edge. Remove
cement dust to prevent unsightly staining of slates on
courses below.
TREATMENT OF LEAD
Patination oil should be applied immediately to all
lead surfaces to reduce the possibility of staining of
ThrutonePlus slates.
Cert. No. FM 12971
Tegral Building Products
Website: www.tegral.com
Technical support email:
support@tegral.com
EXPOSURE TO WIND-DRIVEN RAIN
The exposure rating of the site should be estimated from
the Tegral Slating Manual or from Codes of Practice.
Account should be taken of the local landscape, hill or
coastal factors and the particular features of the building.
Please contact Tegral’s Technical Support Department for
further information.
MANUFACTURE
Tegral ThrutonePlus slates are manufactured to EN 492: 1994
Class B, which is the highest classification attainable. We are
Ireland's only manufacturer of fibre-cement slates. We do not
produce slates for anyone else.
DENSITY
ThrutonePlus slates have a minimum density of 1750kg
/m3.
FIRE
The slates are designated Class 0 for Part B of the Building
Regulations, meaning their usage on roofs and walls is
unrestricted. When tested in accordance with BS 476: Part 3,
they achieved an EXT SAA designation; under BS 476:
Part 6, they achieved an index rating of less than 12 and
a sub-index less than 6; and under BS 476: Part 7, they
achieved a Class 1 rating.
HEALTH & SAFETY
A Health & Safety data sheet or COSHH sheet is
available from the Technical Support Department through
support@tegral.com, or by writing or telephoning the
appropriate address below. All current Health and Safety
regulations should be followed when working with
ThrutonePlus slates. Foot traffic on slate roofs should
always be avoided.
FURTHER REFERENCE
For further information on fixing and for a guide to the
terms used in this literature as well as technical details
please refer to the Tegral Slating Manual or contact the
Technical Support Department at support@tegral.com
Available from
Tegral Building Products Ltd.
Athy, Co. Kildare
Tel: +353 (0) 59 863 1316
Fax: +353 (0) 59 863 8637
email: info@tegral.com
October 2008
ThrutonePlus Guarantee.
30 year structural, 20 year colour +
20 year colour guarantee
DESCRIPTION
ThrutonePlus slates are manufactured in Ireland under the ISO
9001:2000 Quality Management System certified by both NSAI
and BSI and in accordance with the European Norm EN 492.
USE
ThrutonePlus slates are for use on pitched roofs, or hung
vertically in accordance with the fixing of Fibre Cement slates
as specified in the Irish Code of Practice for Slating and Tiling
ICP2: 2002, or the British Code of Practice for Slating and
Tiling BS 5534: 2003 and BS 8000: Part 6.
Reference should also be made to Tegral's Slating Manual.
STRUCTURAL GUARANTEE
ThrutonePlus slates meet the requirements of EN 492 and when
fixed in accordance with ICP2: 2002 and BS 5534: 2003 carry
a 30 year structural guarantee from the date of manufacture.
If during the period of guarantee the product is found not to
conform to the stated properties in the standard, when sampled
in accordance with ISO 390, the affected slates will be replaced
at no cost.
THRUTONE COLOURISATION
The Thrutone colourisation system is a multi-stage process,
incorporating water-based coatings and ensuring a highly
durable surface finish.
COLOUR GUARANTEE
Tegral Building Products Ltd guarantee the Thrutone colourisa-
tion system for a period of 20 years. The slates will be affected
by weather as described below and will take on a more matt
appearance over time. However, when the roof is viewed from
a reasonable distance, the slates will continue to show their
generic colour appearance. If ThrutonePlus slates fail to give
their generic colour appearance within the 20-year period,
then an on-site treatment to the affected area(s) will be
applied free of charge.
This guarantee does not affect consumers' statutory rights.
WEATHERING
On exposure the slate surface and/or its coating will be affected
by weathering which may vary with site location, aspect, pitch
of roof and duration of exposure. Any deterioration in this
respect shall not detract from the mechanical and physical
characteristics as specified in the standard or from the
function of the slate as a durable element. 20 year colour guarantee…
Be Proud of What You Build
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ThrutonePlus Slates

Tegral has a long and distinguished history in the Irish slate market. For almost 70 years we have
developed a deep understanding of the requirements of the customer as well as exceptional
knowledge of double-lap slating, both in terms of products and applications.

By investing in newly developed coating technology, we at Tegral have yet again created
improvements to our slate products, and taken a quantum leap in creating improved product
performance and visual beauty.

New ThrutonePlus slates now come with an unprecedented

20-year colour guarantee. Improved edge treatment also means
that ThrutonePlus slates look even better than their highly
regarded predecessor.

Whether it is the traditional smooth slate, or the textured surface of ThrutonePlus Relief, the new
enhanced range of fibre-cement slates from Tegral will more than meet the demands of modern
architects, builders and property owners.

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 THRUTONE-PLUS COLOURS
Blue-Black Turf-Brown Heather Russet Stone-Green Terracotta Slate-Grey

Due to limitations of printing process please choose colour from actual samples

Exceptional Performance
THRUTONE-PLUS SHAPES

Rectangular Bull-nosed Chamfered Scalloped 400 x 400 mm

Diamond

(Available in smooth blue-black finish only)

THRUTONE-PLUS SLATES COLOURS, SHAPES ETC. COST EFFECTIVENESS

Manufactured using the latest coating In order to allow the architect and client In addition to being one of the lowest cost
PACK SIZES & WEIGHTS BATTEN SIZES
technology, ThrutonePlus slates offer the the widest possible choice, Tegral offer materials available for the initial roofing,
Pallet quantity Pallet weight (Tonnes) Rafter Centres
best of both worlds in terms of beauty and ThrutonePlus slates in two textures – Smooth the low cost of ThrutonePlus slates over
Slate Smooth Relief Smooth Relief up to 400 mm 400 – 600 mm
function. The slates, produced in Ireland for and Relief and in a variety of colours, shapes the lifetime of the building needs to be
600 x 300 mm 1080 900 1.68 1.45 47 x 22 mm 47 x 35 mm
the Irish market, are surface-coated using a and sizes (see page 5 for details). A range of considered. High resistance to storm damage,
500 x 250 mm 1400 1400 1.55 1.55 Note: In Northern Ireland, 50 x 25 mm battens may
new multi-stage colourisation process, which dark colours such as Blue-Black, Heather and a feature of ThrutonePlus slates, is an be used with ThrutonePlus slates where rafter centres
400 x 400 mm 960 N/A 1.32 N/A
includes colour-matching edge coating. This Turf-Brown, are widely used as covering for important factor when assessing the do not exceed 600 mm, provided that the battens are
graded in accordance with BS 5534.
innovation, combined with a traditional the complete roof. Lighter, more vibrant maintenance bills for any building project.
fixing system that ensures that every slate colours such as Terracotta can be used for THRUTONE-PLUS SLATES: NORMAL EXPOSURE: MINIMUM PITCHES AND LAPS
is attached in three places, creates a roofing decorative bands. QUALITY ASSURANCE Slate 25° – 30° 30° – 35° >35° BATTEN GAUGE
product unsurpassed for quality and security. Tegral ThrutonePlus slates are manufactured 600 x 300 mm 110 mm 100 mm 90 mm Slate Headlap Batten
QUALITIES OF FIBRE CEMENT under the ISO 9001 Quality Management System 500 x 250 mm N/A 100 mm 90 mm Gauge
COMPOSITION Fibre Cement has many intrinsic qualities certified by both NSAI and BSI and in accordance 400 x 400 mm N/A 100 mm* 100 mm 600 x 300 mm 110 mm 245 mm
Tegral ThrutonePlus are fully compressed that make it an excellent material for build- with the European Norm EN 492. ThrutonePlus 600 x 300 mm 100 mm 250 mm
fibre-reinforced cement slates, manufactured ing components. It is inert, resistant to fire slates carry a 30-year structural and 20-year 600 x 300 mm 90 mm 255 mm
from Portland cement, synthetic fibres and and chemicals and in contrast with natural colour guarantee (see back for details). THRUTONE-PLUS SLATES: SEVERE EXPOSURE: MINIMUM PITCHES AND LAPS
additives, using both the Hatschek process products, fibre-cement has the advantage Slate 25° – 30° 30° – 35° >35° 500 x 250 mm 100 mm 200 mm
and the new colourisation system. The of being manufactured to a consistent THRUTONE-PLUS AND THE ENVIRONMENT 600 x 300 mm 110 mm* 110 mm 100 mm 500 x 250 mm 90 mm 205 mm
slates are punched for nails and crampions, formulation. There is no ‘grain’ in the slate The company manages all of its activities 500 x 250 mm N/A 100 mm* 100 mm
heat-cured and coated. The make-up of where weakness may occur. When fixed in to maximise its contribution towards the 400 x 400 mm N/A N/A 100 mm 400 x 400 mm 100 mm 190 mm
a ThrutonePlus slate is shown in the accordance with Irish and British Codes of protection of the environment and the * The use of a Tegral high-performance roofing underlay is recommended.
Where a greater headlap is required, please contact
diagram below. Practice, Fibre-Cement slates are one of the preservation of natural resources. In order to our Technical Support Department, as unholed 600
most durable roof coverings available. achieve this objective, Tegral’s manufacturing x 300mm ThrutonePlus slates are available to order
plant operates in compliance with ISO 14001 and can offer up to 150 mm headlap.
THRUTONE-PLUS SLATES: APPROX. WEIGHTS IN KILOGRAMS
ADVANTAGES Environmental Management Systems. In Slate Each Per m2 laid at 100mm lap
• 20-year colour guarantee on slates addition, ThrutonePlus slates are classified 600 x 300 mm 1.52 20.4
New Formulation Surface Coating on face of slate
• Colour-coated edges as Class A in the BRE Green Guide to 500 x 250 mm 1.06 21.2
• Comprehensive range of shapes and colours Housing Specification. 400 x 400 mm 1.90 19.4
• Each slate fixed in three places; therefore

very secure AVAILABILITY

TEGRAL THRUTONE-PLUS SLATES COVERAGE: QUANTITY PER SQUARE METRE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
• Versatile for complex roofs Tegral operates through a national network of
Primer
Headlap 600 x 300 mm 500 x 250 mm 400 x 400 mm Tegral provide a comprehensive Technical
• No grading, due to uniform thickness and size Builders’ Merchants, so ThrutonePlus slates are
90 mm 13.1 19.5 N/A Advisory Service. It is free to all customers and
Intensively • Pre-Holed for speed of fixing generally available throughout Ireland.
coloured layer
100 mm 13.4 20.0 10.2 is staffed by highly qualified and experienced
• Ridges dry-fixed; no wet trades
Pigmented
110 mm 13.6 N/A N/A personnel. Using the latest CAD systems,
coating All edges coated • Low weight allows for lighter trusses
150 mm 14.8 N/A N/A technical queries are examined and solutions
• Low wastage
Clear water- Base fibre-cement substrate.
Gives shape and strength to slate
communicated quickly and accurately.
repellent coating on bed of slate • Strapped in bundles of 15 for easy lifting

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Fixing ThrutonePlus Slates

Definition of Standard Roof

This page shows the fixing of the eaves, verge, ridge, open valley
and hip of a standard roof with ThrutonePlus slates. ThrutonePlus
slates are fixed with two 30mm x 2.65mm copper nails and a
copper campion. They should never be nailed too tightly, with a
4mm gap left between adjoining slates.
A. STANDARD EAVES
The eaves handles the greatest volume of
water of any part of the roof. Great care
needs to be taken when detailing and slating
in this area. Below are some pointers to
achieving good practice in slating this part of
the roof:
• A tilting fillet should always be used, falling
towards the gutter at an angle of approxi-
mately 10 degrees. This can be achieved
using either a continuous timber piece, board
material or Tegral underlay support tray.
• Where underlay is not resistant to UV
degradation, an eaves reinforcement strip
of durable, UV-light resistant material, such
as a Type 5U felt or Tegral underlay support
tray should be installed.
• The eaves consists of cut first and second
undereaves slates; the lengths of these
slates are equal to the batten gauge and
the batten gauge plus headlap respectively.
The eaves slates should rest on the facia
and tilt approximately 8 to 15mm above
the plain of the battens.
• Overhang the slates 50mm into the gutter.
• Tegral over-fascia ventilation can be incor-
porated as an alternative method to the
detail shown.
B. STANDARD DRY-FIXED VERGE
As the roof verge is often subject to unusual,
spiralling turbulence, it is important to ensure
that the edge slates are adequately secured.
Verges are finished using a dry, non-mortar
system. The following should be observed on
the verge detail:
• Underlay should carry out over the wall
and extend approximately 20mm beyond
the bargeboard.
• Start alternate courses with a cut slate
or cut double-width slate ensuring
that no slate is less than 150mm wide.
Fix double-width slates with three nails
and two crampions.
• Secure cut slates with Tegral trim or
drill and tie with copper wire to the
slate below.
• Battens should overlap the wall and where
the verge is overhanging, be supported on
a flying rafter.
• Nail Tegral slate trim to battens and lay
slates so that they slot into trim.
Any roof slope equal to or greater than the minimum
pitch for the size of slate preferred that has a rafter length
(horizontal projection - ie, measured on plan, not along
the slope, from ridge to eaves) not exceeding 6 metres.
For non-standard and special roofs contact
Technical Support Department.
C. STANDARD DRY-FIXED RIDGE
Tegral ThrutonePlus slates are capped with
smooth fibre-cement ridges in a complemen-
tary or contrasting colour. As the ridge is the
most exposed part of the roof, it must be
securely fixed and should form a good seal
at the apex. Good and secure fixing can be
achieved as follows:
• Underlay should overlap the underlay on
the other slope by not less than 225mm.
• Increase headlap (never decrease) on the
final few courses to achieve a neat and
uniform finish. It is vital to the weather-
proofing of the roof that the specified
minimum headlap be provided in the
vicinity of the ridge.
• Fix additional battens at the top to
facilitate fixing.
• The internal socket should face towards
the prevailing wind.
• Fix using 50mm x 10 gauge brass or stain-
less steel screws with Sela M6 washers and
caps. Position a screw on each wing of
the ridge, 50mm from the lower edge and
centred on the socket.
• Thrutone ridges can also be fixed with a
Tegral 110mm drive-screw and washer
(see accessory page). Two fixings must be E. HIP • ThrutonePlus double-width slates should
used per ridge, positioned 100mm from In order for correct hip construction, the be used to prevent the use of small pieces
each end. It is important that the cappings points below are important: of slate. Fix double-width slates with three
are predrilled with holes 2mm oversize. Do • Underlay should be carried across the nails and two crampions.
not over-fix the drive screws in order to adjoining slope by not less than 150mm. • Ridge cappings must be fixed with the
prevent fracturing the capping. • Roll out an additional strip of underlay, not internal socket facing up the slope.
• End units should always be full-length. less than 600mm wide along the line of the • For advice on hip capping screws or drive-
hip from eaves to ridge. screws, see item C on page 8.
D. OPEN VALLEY • Add an extra wide batten to either side
After the eaves, the valley receives most of of the hip to accept the fixings for the
the water from the roof. The following should hip cappings and as added support for
be carefully considered when constructing the cut slates.
a valley:
• The open width of the valley should be
B C
125mm minimum.
• The valley boards should extend not less
than 225mm each side of the centre of
the valley.
• The top of the tilting fillet on each side
should be level with the tops of the battens.
• The top of the tilting fillets should be
150mm from the centre of the valley,
measured along the slope.
• ThrutonePlus double-width slates should
be used to prevent the use of small pieces
of slate. Fix double-width slates with three
nails and one crampion. D E
• Each length of lead should not
exceed 1500mm.

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ACCESSORIES
SELECTING THE CORRECT RIDGE AND HIP CAPPING
Roof pitch Ridge capping Hip capping
25º 135º 145º
30º 120º 135º
35º 105º 135º
40º 90º 120º
45º 90º 120º
Duo Ridge - Cover length: 525mm Mono Ridge - Cover length: 525mm
60º 62.5º 90º

Stop End Ridge - Cover length: 190mm Hip Stop End - Cover length: 525mm Continuous Ventilated Ridge Roll - TVP5 - Large Capacity Vent -
310mm wide 6m long Free flow area 20,000mm2

TVS2 - Utility Slate (pipe not included, TV10 - In-Line Slate Vent - TV10 - Textured In-Line Slate Vent - TVP8 In-Line Vent -
for illustration only) Free flow area: 10,000mm2 Free flow area: 10,000mm2 Free flow area: 10,000mm2

TV1 - Small capacity Slate Vent - TFV10/TFV25 - Overfascia Vent Weir for slate vents Slate Vent pipe connector kit
Free flow area: 5000mm2

Copper Crampions (Natural) Copper Crampions (Black) Copper Nails - 30mm x 2.65mm Slate Hooks

Ridge Drive-Screws - 110mm CO1 - Standard slate trim CO2 - Slate trim for concrete gables CO3 - Slate trim for existing roofs
Length: 3050mm Length: 3050mm Length: 3050mm

CO7 - Valley trim Ventex HT Breather Membrane Thrutex Type F Underlay UST60 - Eaves carrier tray
Length: 3050mm Rolls 50m x 1.5m Rolls 45m x 1.0m 1300mm or 1500mm
200mm upslope
VENTILATION
For full information on Ventilation, a Ventilation Solutions brochure is available on request.
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Diagrams not to scale