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Permavent Easy Slate Waterpoof Low Pitch System - Low Pitched Tiled Roofing Support System

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EasySlate 400

Permavent Ltd Variant:

Low pitched roofing system that offers a solution to enable slates to be installed at shallow pitches as low as 12° for natural slate and 10° for fibre cement slate.

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Application

Suitable for slate roofing on shallow pitches as low as 12° for natural slate and 10° for fibre cement slate.

Description

A patented low‑pitch slate roofing system that lets you install natural slate down to 12° and fibre‑cement slate down to 10°, opening up domestic, commercial and heritage projects to slim ridge heights and design flexibility.

Features & Benefits

  • Minimum Pitch: Supports natural slate at 12° and fibre‑cement at 10°, without compromise on weatherproofing.
  • Proven Performance: Seals the perp‑join against capillary action – BRE‑tested for durability and water‑tightness.
  • Condensation Control: Breathable membrane manages vapour, keeping the roof space dry.
  • Battten Protection: Prevents moisture transfer to battens, extending service life.
  • Traditional Finish: Works with standard slating methods and most slate types, with no visible change to the roof’s appearance.
  • Made in Britain: Manufactured to BS 5534:2014 + A2:2018 standards.
  • 40‑Year Guarantee: Backed against waterproofing failure when installed with Permavent DRY+ membrane and Permavent Butyl Tape per instructions.

Whether you’re refurbishing a heritage property or planning a new build with constrained ridge heights, the Easy Slate System delivers a reliable, long‑lasting low‑pitch solution.

General information

Color

Grey

Finish

Smooth

Material

PVC

Shape

Other

Length

400 mm

500 mm

600 mm

1200 mm

Warranty description

40 year

Guidance for specification option:

Product guarantee against the waterproofing integrity of the roof structure, providing the following criteria is met:

  • The installation must be installed as per the manufacturer’s instructions and in accordance with BS5534:2014 + A2:2018.
  • The specified membrane must be PERMAVENT DRY+.
  • The specified tape must be PERMAVENT BUTYL TAPE.
  • The contractor must record both in-progress and completed project images to be supplied alongside invoices at the tie of guarantee application.


Guarantee applications must be submitted no later than one month after project completion.

Please note each Easy Roof installation requires its own submission. Consult manufacturer for details.

Uniclass

Pr_35_90_30_72 Recycled plastics flashingsPrimary

CAWS

H60/605 GRP valleys

H61/605 GRP valleys

H61/870 Sundry accessories

H62/605 GRP valleys

H62/870 Sundry accessories

GTIN/EAN

5060747290008

Specification data - Recycled plastics flashings

Item

Slate support.

Width (minimum)

Manufacturer's standard.

Thickness (minimum)

Manufacturer's standard.

Fixing

Screwed to substrate.

Colour

Grey.

Length

400 mm.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

PVC

Recyclability

recycled

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

100 %

Expected Life

Lifetime

Literature

Permavent Easy Slate Waterproof Low Pitch System - Product Data Sheet

Permavent Easy Slate Waterproof Low Pitch System - Product Data Sheet

Case studies

Belsay Hall - Northumberland

Belsay Hall - Northumberland

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