Fast & easy lightweight roofing system
READYSLATE® is the first pre-assembled natural slate roofing system. Developed and patented by CUPA GROUP, 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 and seamless integration with any existing roof elements.
Patented Innovation
Lightweight
READYSLATE® modules are lightweight and flexible without losing strength and resistance. It is designed to comply with any building or roofing legal weight requirements.
Easy to Install
READYSLATE® modules can be installed without highly skilled workers. Unlike other materials, there is no need for specialized labor. The system is designed to be a faster and reliable alternative.
Quality
READYSLATE® modules are composed mainly by slate, the most resistant material used for roofing. Accordingly, it’s ready to last a lifetime. The natural beauty of this element cannot be achieved with artificial alternatives.
Increases home value
READYSLATE® modules provide considerable added value to any property. It is a good investment, as a good roof enhances your home’s curb appeal.
Need Advice?
Get in touch today with our Readyslate specialist
Morgan Cathey, Readyslate Product Manager
mcathey@vermontslateco.com – 770-328-6550
Simple
Do-it-yourself approach: 4 step installation that requires neither skilled labour nor specialized machinery.
READYSLATE® is easily installed with nails. All individual slate tiles are predrilled to simplify the installation process. Once fitted, peel back the protective film.
READYSLATE® modular design makes laying slate tiles a breeze. Aligning modules is even easier; just cover the spare area on the waterproof sheet.
READYSLATE® slate tiles are marked with an overlapping line to ensure all modules are easily and correctly laid.
Easily adapting modules to any roof element, to complete your own waterproof, resistant and eco-friendly natural slate roof.
Valleys, ridge, hips and other singular points: READYSLATE® can be combined with most of flashings and waterproofing solutions in metal or other materials.
* Please consult our step-by-step installation instructions for more information.
Efficient
| READYSLATE | TRADITIONALLY INSTALLED SLATE |
ASPHALT SHINGLES |
CLAY ROOF TILES | FIBER CEMENT SHEETS |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-split quarried natural slate | |||||
| Do-it-yourself | |||||
| Extraordinary life expectancy | |||||
| Fast, easy installation | |||||
| Increases house value | |||||
| Eco-friendly |
Readyslate modules
READYSLATE® patented modules are composed of two layers:
Description
| Module | 2-layer construction | 51.2″ x 13″ | 1300 x 133 |
| Toplayer | 6 x natural slates | 12″ x 8″ | 300 x 200 |
| Bottomlayer | Waterproofing membrane | – | – |
| Natural slate | Tectonic natural slate | ∅4 mm predilled holes | ∅3mm predrilled holes |
| Weight | 5.4 lbs/sqft | 72 lbs/box | < 21 kg/m2 - 25 kg/box |
Eco-friendly
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.
Durability
Natural slate is a longevity, high strength, weatherproof and fire resistant natural material which holds natural beauty and remains unchanged over time in terms of both aesthetics and performance. Furthermore, it is resistant to extreme temperatures and weather conditions.
Sustainability
Our 100% natural slate is split by hand and uses no additional chemicals. Unlike fabricated products, natural slate is only subjected to extraction and working processes which combined with its unmatchable durability, makes it an sustainable material with low environmental impact.
Personality
Characterized by its natural sheen and incomparable texture, natural slate is a noble, elegant, personality-packed material, bringing prestige to the surfaces where it is used. Each natural slate extracted is unique, it gives projects an incomparable appearance of which doesn’t change over time.
The beauty of natural slate
Here are some real examples of what can be achieved with Readyslate.
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