Following
significant increase in demand for cost-effective alternatives to natural
slate, Marley has further enhanced its slate offering by introducing a fourth
colour option to the popular Edgemere range.
Available across all
three of Marley’s existing variants - Standard, Riven and Duo, the new
Anthracite colour choice has been developed to provide a closer aesthetic match
to natural slate and offers an affordable way to comply with planning
requirements.
The Edgemere range
can be used to a low minimum pitch of 17.5 degrees, with the Riven providing a
surface texture similar to a more natural slate appearance with a variegated
look, depth and tone. In addition, the Duo option features a mock-bond down the
centre of the tile to create a small-format slate-like appearance.
Daniel Redfern,
Product Communications Manager at Marley, explains: “There is growing demand
for thin leading edge concrete interlocking slates, so this new finish for the
entire Edgemere range provides greater choice as the trend towards slate-look
alternatives increases. 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.”
Anthracite joins the
existing range of colours including: 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.
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.
The
slates can also be purchased as part of Marley’s complete roof system,
including the Edgemere Dry Verge System, battens, underlay, fixings and
accessories, which gives the peace of mind of a 15 year guarantee.
