As a pre-assembled natural slate roofing system, READYSLATE® keeps all the exceptional properties of natural slate, a material created by nature with unmatchable and unbeatable characteristics
Fast & Easy pre-assembled natural slate roofing system
READYSLATE® is the first pre-assembled natural slate roofing system. Developed and patented by the world leaders in slate production.
READYSLATE® modules are composed of 6 high quality hand-quarried natural slates, mounted on a waterproofing bituminous membrane. Its modular design ensures complete waterproofing at low pitches to expand the horizons of natural slate, taking its timeless beauty to pitches as low as 12.5° if required.
READYSLATE® offers an ideal solution for applications where traditional slate cannot be used, especially on smaller roof areas, modular buildings and low-pitch applications.
Patented Innovation
Innovative, simple, efficient and environmentally friendly: get to know READYSLATE, the patented natural slate roofing system.

Lightweight
READYSLATE® modules are lightweight and flexible without losing strength and resistance. The panels are 21kg per square meter for easier handling and installation.

Easy to Install
With pre-drilled slates and nail-based application, READYSLATE® drastically simplifies the process making it accessible to contractors and self-builders working on renovations, extensions, or new builds.

Low-Pitch Solution
READYSLATE® can support watertightness in pitches as low as 12.5°. Its innovative modular design ensures complete waterproofing and seamless integration, making it the ideal natural slate solution for low pitch extensions and self-build projects.

Natural Slate’s Durability
READYSLATE® delivers all the proven benefits of natural slate including durability, weather‑ and fire‑resistance, and impervious to UV fading to ensure long‑term durability and stable colour.
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Efficient
READYSLATE | TRADITIONALLY INSTALLED SLATE | ASPHALT SHINGLES | CLAY ROOF TILES | FIBER CEMENT SHEETS | WOOD/CEDAR SHAKES | |
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Hand-split quarried natural slate | ||||||
Do-it-yourself | ||||||
Extraordinary life expectancy | ||||||
Fast, easy installation | ||||||
Increases house value | ||||||
Eco-friendly |
Simplified Installation
The pre-assembled and pre-drilled panels make READYSLATE quick and easy to install, allowing roofing contractors to create an attractive natural slate roof in no time.
1

READYSLATE® is easily installed with nails. All individual slate tiles are predrilled to simplify the installation process. Once fitted, peel back the protective film.
2

READYSLATE® modular design makes laying slate
tiles a breeze. Aligning modules is even easier;
just cover the spare area on the waterproof sheet.
3

READYSLATE® slate tiles are marked with an overlapping line to ensure all modules are easily and correctly laid.
4

Repeat, easily adapting modules to any roof element, to complete your own waterproof, resistant and eco-friendly natural slate roof.
Readyslate Modules

READYSLATE patented modules are composed of two layers
- Support layer: Waterproofing bituminous self-adhesive membrane composed of a non-woven polyester felt reinforcement and covered with SBS modified bitumen mastic.
- Visible layer: High quality hand-quarried natural slates with a density of 2850 Kg/m3. Individual tiles are predrilled and marked with an overlapping reference in order to simplify the installation process.
Description
Panel | 2-layer construction | 1300 x 330 |
Toplayer | 6 x natural slates | 300 x 200 |
Bottomlayer | Waterproofing membrane | - |
Natural slate | Tectonic natural slate | ∅3mm predrilled holes |
Low-pitch Natural Slate solution
Designed for use on low-pitched roofs, READYSLATE® offers an ideal solution for applications where traditional slate cannot be used. The BS 5534 recommends that any roofing systems using slates and tiles should be installed at a minimum pitch of 20° to avoid issues such as water ingress. With READYSLATE®, roofers now can complete homes and extensions, with well-executed low-pitch applications in pitches as low as 12.5° to offer both the aesthetic appeal and functional performance of true natural slate.

Brochures
Download our brochure and installation guide to find out more about Readyslate and its advantages.
Videos

Installation video
Video tutorial to show you how to install Readyslate.

3D Animated video
3D animated product installation video.

For detailed and specific instructions on every step of the installation, please visit the Readyslate installation section.
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