Slate Roof Weights

500 x 250mm slate 4 5mm thick 1 889 kg x 18 8 at 75mm lap 35 51kg per square metre.

Slate roof weights.

Some markets such as california and texas prefer a lighter weight slate roof. Average weight for one square of 1 4 thick roofing slate is 800lbs. Weight per square metre. These are the weights of typical actual products.

When ordering a slate s thickness considering the weight should be top priority. The weights of other actual products of the same type may vary. On average slate measured at approximately 1 4 inch thick weighs between 700 and 800 pounds per square. Not only for the building s structural integrity but shipping costs labour installation costs and lead times will play a big factor.

Asphalt shingles 3 tab or strip 1 95 lbs. Weight of roofing materials. Ft kilograms per square meter kg m 2 source. Weight will very with thickness of the slate.

Pounds per square foot lb ft 2 pounds per square 100 sq. Slate sizes can start as small as 6 12 inches and be as large as 16 24.