Available in five natural colours, Guardian synthetic slate is a lightweight natural slate alternative with no risk of cracking and breaking. The colours have been tested to high UV exposure and exhibit virtually no fade and with no trace of cracking or splitting. Guardian slate is 100% recyclable at end of use and is 60% lighter and manufactured at a lower cost than traditional slate. With consistent high quality and dimensional accuracy, these tiles are pre-marked with fixing guides to make installation quick and easy. Dimensions Length: 445mmHeight: 150mm Benefits Costs less than original slate. Spacers on tile for perfect alignment. Pre-marked with fixing guides for quick and easy installation. Up to 60% lighter than traditional slate. Superior life expectancy. Will not crack or break. Idea for new or replacement roofing projects. 100% recyclable at end of use. A Grade fire rated on a standard membrane. Easily cut using a fine-toothed handsaw, jigsaw, circular saw, or sharp utility blade Consistent high quality and dimensional accuracy. Specifications Construction: Synthetic slate manufactured from resin bonded crushed limestone Size (slate): 445 x 150mm Packaging: 24 slates per bundle /1584 slates per pallet (1.04 tonne approx) Fixing: Two 30mm x 4mm head stainless steel screws Must be stored above 7°C for 24 hours before use Can be installed at 0°C but must be hand fastened Limited lifetime Delivery Notes - Our slates are typically delivered on a six-wheeled lorry (11m long & 2.4m wide) with a tail-lift facility to offload on solid, level ground with a pump truck.Non-compliance to delivery restrictions may result in additional delivery charges. Should you specifically require a crane or small vehicle offload, please notify us at the time of placing the order, as an additional charge may be incurred. Please allow 5% extra in the ordered quantity to cover acceptable breakage in transporting natural slate products