Samaca 49 is a popular slate from Maria del Carmen quarry in the town of Ultimoreo, La Baña in Northern Spain and has been used extensively around the UK since the 1980's
With a rugged textured surface and heavily dressed edges, this slate 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.
Source:
Spain
Thickness:
5mm & 7mm
Colour:
Blue Grey
Texture:
Riven
Sizes Available:
400x250mm, 500x250mm 500x300mm
Grades:
Standard, First Mix, Best
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:
50 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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