Following
significant increase in demand for cost-effective alternatives to natural
slate, Marley has further enhanced its slate offering by introducing a fourth
colour to the popular Edgemere range.
The new Anthracite
colour has been developed to provide a closer aesthetic match to natural slate
and offers an affordable way to comply with planning requirements.
Daniel Redfern,
product manager at Marley, explains: “There is growing demand for thin leading
edge concrete interlocking slates, so this new finish for Edgemere provides
greater choice within this popular range.
"Strict
planning stipulations often determine product selection and we are confident
the introduction of this attractive tile colour, which further mimics the
appearance of natural slate, will result in an increased specification of
Edgemere in areas where slate has historically been used.”
The new Anthracite
colour option joins the existing range of Old English Dark Red, Smooth Brown
and the most popular colour, Smooth Grey, which has seen strong growth due to
the aesthetic trend towards slate-look roofs for new homes.
The slate-like
appearance of Edgemere is further enhanced by its thin leading edge and the
broken-bond laying technique. At only 18mm thick and sleek in appearance,
the slates can be viewed as an affordable alternative to natural slate, or a
cost effective upgrade from standard concrete interlocking tiles.
Daniel adds:
“Edgemere has the ability to perform at pitches as low as 17.5°, which gives it
the versatility to be used on a wide range of roof types. Increasingly
people are prepared to pay a small cost uplift to get a premium roof finish and
Edgemere offers a surprisingly affordable upgrade from standard interlocking
tiles, with a high coverage rate of just 9.7 slates per square metre. Up
to 40% thinner and lighter in weight, it provides a slate like appearance on a
tile budget.”
The Edgemere range
also delivers outstanding environmental benefits, with an A+ rating in the
BRE’s ‘Green Guide to Specification’, BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing
certification and, extra credits are available for the use of Edgemere on
projects being built to the Home Quality Mark or BREEAM.
A wide range of
fittings and accessories are available to complement the entire Edgemere range.
