CPD: Why Specify Natural Slate for Roofing and Cladding?
Spanish Slate Quarries UK Ltd
SSQ group is in its 38th year specialising in Natural Slate and Phyllite specifications.
They are one of the world’s foremost suppliers and producers of Natural Slate and Phyllite for roofing, cladding and architectural applications.
Seminar Content
• Geology of Rock Types
• Why Natural Slate & Phyllite?
• Typical applications & design possibilities
• Quality and performance: What to look for when assessing roofing slates and interpreting test certificates
• Specify in safety: Highlighting key issue facing quality in the natural slate market and how to ensure problem free slate specification
• Useful case studies
Learning Aims
• Understand the differences between slate and phyllite (and other stones in use)
• Be confident in the use of natural slate and phyllite for a variety of applications
• Understand potential pitfalls and therefore be able to specify the materials correctly, avoiding quality issues
