AdamD Posted January 2 Posted January 2 We’re having a loft conversion and have been asked which roof tiles we want, either concrete edgemere tiles or composite slate tiles. Pros and cons of each? We really don’t know!
Redbeard Posted January 2 Posted January 2 18 minutes ago, Thorfun said: Why just the 2 options. How about natural slate? +1 Can I guess that you have already been quoted an approximate 'price point'?
Iceverge Posted January 2 Posted January 2 36 minutes ago, AdamD said: We’re having a loft conversion and have been asked which roof tiles we want, either concrete edgemere tiles or composite slate tiles. Pros and cons of each? We really don’t know! Both fine. Will last 60-70 years with some care. Tiles look chunkier, slates look flatter. Natural slates will last twice as long but cost 3 times as much. 1
Thorfun Posted January 2 Posted January 2 53 minutes ago, Iceverge said: Natural slates will last twice as long but cost 3 times as much. We paid £1.24 a slate for our Spanish slates from Jewson. Also at the time concrete tiles had a massive lead time! times have changed since then I presume though
JohnMo Posted January 2 Posted January 2 2 hours ago, AdamD said: either concrete edgemere tiles or composite slate tiles Do real, you won't regret it, concrete and composite looks good for a short period, slate looks good for decades.
SuperJohnG Posted January 2 Posted January 2 What do you currently have? For longevity and Aestethics...go slate but natural. If you're not bothered and its in the houses adjacent go tile My slates Cupa RH2
Conor Posted January 3 Posted January 3 What's wrong with your existing roof tiles? I'd assume yud be replacing like for like. Your planning permission may not permit a change in roof covering.
AdamD Posted January 3 Author Posted January 3 17 hours ago, Thorfun said: Why just the 2 options. How about natural slate? Two options provided by the contractor. I can go back to discuss any cost implications of natural slate.
AdamD Posted February 7 Author Posted February 7 On 03/01/2025 at 08:37, Conor said: What's wrong with your existing roof tiles? I'd assume yud be replacing like for like. Your planning permission may not permit a change in roof covering. They were in an awful state, so was definitely needed! Apparently they were early days composite as well. Super thin and I saw them as they were coming off, very glad they’ve been replaced! 1
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