new / reclaimed or artificial slate for large area 17-degree pitch

[Pabbles]

Hi folks.

 

Out main house has a traditional slate roof and we're putting up some large outbuildings at the other end of the plot which combined have a roof area of over 200m2.

 

The pitch of the roof is shallow, at just 17-degrees. We have done our own roof on a past project using interlocking tiles and would be confident of carrying out the roof fitment ourselves again if we were to use tiles - but if using slate then we'd hire the pros.

 

Just hoping for some advice here.

 

I think I right in my understanding that traditional slate is out in this application anyway due to the roof pitch being too shallow. I also understand that man made slate can be used down to 15-degrees due to its interlocking design.

 

So, assuming I'm using man made slate tiles, can anyone recommend a brand? Looking for high quality, long lasting at a good price.

 

The rest of the buildings are being built from reclaimed/reclaimed-effect hand made bricks and including common local features in order to make them feel like the 19th century barns and outbuildings coming to the area (south Cheshire). So I'm ideally looking for a man made tile that has an old appearance and looks as close to a real slate roof as possible.

 

I understand these are made from plastic or concrete - concrete instinctively feels better too me as I want this to last for a long time and have had too many experiences of brittle black pvc failing or fading. Though I've I don't know what type of plastic is used for these tiles.

 

If I could get some tips, then I'll go and get some samples on Monday.

 

Thank you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 3, 2023 by Pabbles

[nod]

I do quite a bit of work for a company that uses the recycled Tyres Slate lookalike There not cheap but interlocking and look superb 

I have a maintenance contract on a site that was done about 18 years back They still look grate 

Easy diy job 

Edited June 3, 2023 by nod