Meta-Slate is available in standard lengths. Using a combination of these, together with the joining plate it is possible to clad any length and shape of roof. The joining of two lengths does not have to coincide with a truss/rafter as the joined lengths form an extremely rigid joint.

Meta-Slate roofing sheets can be fixed to either timber trusses, traditional rafters or metal purlins. The distance between each fixing point should not exceed 1000mm (800mm being optimum). Steadmans always recommend the use of roofing felt to act as a vapour barrier.

The lengths of Meta-Slate are easily cut using a standard power circular saw, jigsaw or hacksaw.

In order to achieve a 'tile hung' effect across the roof, the 'tile' pattern has to be staggered to its neighbour. For instance, in this example, length 2 has been cut at half a 'tile' pattern (marked A). The off-cut has been re-positioned at the other side of the roof to make up the 'tile hung' effect, and so on up to the depth of the roof as illustrated. The system has achieved BBA certification to a minimum pitch of 10 degree & 1000mm fixing centres (optimum being 15 degree pitch & above & 800mm fixing centres). Please contact our technical information department.

Steadfast locking system
Steadmans unique Lap Locking System. Once locked into position, this ingenious design provides a weather tight joint whilst also allowing repositioning.

No special fixings are required, but care must be taken not to compress the scroll. Each length is fixed at up to 1000mm centres and is covered by the length above it.

Every Meta-Slate sheet has a location marker beneath the locking system on the top edge of the sheet: the sheet is correctly positioned when the location marker becomes visible.