A lightweight alternative to traditional slate, Britmet’s best-selling Slate 2000 broken-bond roofing slate system offers all the aesthetics of natural slate but with a reduced weight of just 7kg per square metre (as laid). This makes it the ideal choice for limiting the pressure on existing or newly constructed roof structures, reducing project timeframes, material costs and labour. A specialist in manufacturing lightweight roofing alternatives for more than 40 years, Britmet is a consistently popular choice for both industry professionals and DIY enthusiasts, thanks to its systems’ straightforward installation processes and pristine finishes. Why opt for Britmet Slate 2000? Britmet’s Slate 2000 can be installed on roof pitches down to 12 degrees for a beautifully pitched finish. Fully compatible with VELUX windows, this lightweight system features 2.17 slates per square metre, meaning it’s 10 times faster to install than traditional slate. With complete building regulations approval and a 40-year BBA-backed guarantee, this maintenance-free system is manufactured right here in the UK to Britmet’s exacting standards. Being crafted from high-grade aluzinc steel, each 0.45mm sheet features an acrylic resin base coat, coloured granules for a natural texture, and a clear acrylic overglaze for an unbeatably resilient finish. So invest in hard-wearing Slate 2000 tiles and you won't need to account for breakage during installation. As with all of their comprehensive lightweight tiling systems, Britmet’s Slate 2000 comes with a host of corresponding ancillary items from flashing to end caps, angle ridges and vent strips, all finished in the same range of colours for a uniform finish. If you’re looking for heightened anti-vandal properties, consider working with the Slate 2000 Plus range: all the benefits and superb aesthetics of Slate 2000 but with a boosted 0.9mm thickness, perfect for areas where security and light levels of foot traffic are a daily concern.