Samaca 49 is a popular slate from Maria del Carmen quarry in the town of Ultimoreo, La BaƱa in Northern Spain.

This slate has been used extensively around the UK since the 1980’s. With a rugged textured surface and heavily dressed edges, it has a rustic appearance. One of the few quarries to still be hand split and sorted means this slate is available in a wide variety of grades, thicknesses and sizes.

Approved for use in Snowdonia National Park due to its similarity to Ffestiniog Welsh Slate.

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Source:
Spain


Approx Thickness:
5mm, 7mm & 8mm


Colour:
Blue Grey


Texture:
Riven


Sizes available:
400 x 250mm, 500 x 250mm 500 x 300mm


Grades:
Best 5mm, Heavy 7mm, Extra Heavy 8mm


Pre-Holing 500 x 250mm:
90mm lap


Coverage at 90mm lap:
19.5 per M2


Slate and a half:
Available un-holed


Strength:
Good flexural strength both transversely and longitudinally. A recommended 5% wastage allowance should be applied


Approx weight:
51kg / M2 based on 500 x 250mm 7mm laid to 90mm lap


Guarantee:
30 year site specific guarantee available upon request


BS EN 12326-1:2014 Test Results:
Water Absorption A1, Thermal Cycle T1, Sulphur Dioxide Exposure S1


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