{"product_id":"vermont-natural-slate-roofing-tile-18-in-x-12-in-semi-weathering-gray-green-or-spanish-bla","title":"Vermont Natural Slate Roofing Tile, 18 in. x 12 in., Semi-Weathering Gray\/Green or Spanish Black","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVermont Natural Slate Roofing Tile, 18 in. x 12 in., Semi-Weathering Gray\/Green or Spanish Black\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVermont Slate natural slate roofing tile is quarried in Vermont, split, trimmed and drilled with inspection at every stage. Each sell unit is one piece in 18 in. x 12 in. size, available in Semi-Weathering Gray\/Green (1\/4 to 3\/8 in. thick) or Spanish Black (1\/4 in. thick). All roofing slates meet or exceed ASTM C-406 S1 standards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Slate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine natural slate quarried from boulders cut into blocks and inspected at every production stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Lifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural slate has been proven to last over 100 years by the test of time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Lifecycle Cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compared with other roofing materials, natural slate's life cycle cost makes it the least expensive option on the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeets ASTM S1:\u003c\/strong\u003e All roofing slates meet or exceed ASTM C-406 S1 standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmentally Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e An environmentally friendly roofing material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires very little maintenance over its long service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications Table:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVermont Slate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSell unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVermont natural roofing slate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable colors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-Weathering Gray\/Green, Spanish Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 in. x 12 in., 1\/4 to 3\/8 in. thick (SW Gray\/Green); 18 in. x 12 in., 1\/4 in. thick (Spanish Black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural slate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 in. x 12 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 in. to 3\/8 in. depending on variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprovals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeets or exceeds ASTM C-406 S1 standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSloped roof covering for residential and commercial buildings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCoverage \u0026amp; How Much You Need:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne tile covers 18 in. x 12 in. of roof plane; at typical 3 in. headlap and standard side laps, plan roughly 100 tiles per square and order extra for cuts at hips, valleys and rakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFit and Compatibility:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstall on framed sloped roofs with slate-rated underlayment, felt, copper or compatible fasteners and flashings; nail type and underlayment are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ):\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each sell unit is one 18 in. x 12 in. natural slate tile in your chosen color and thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How long does natural slate last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer states slate lasts over 100 years, proven by the test of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What standards does it meet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Vermont Slate roofing products meet or exceed ASTM C-406 S1 standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which color should I pick?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Weathering Gray\/Green weathers over time for a varied look, while Spanish Black holds a consistent dark tone; both are natural quarried slate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I size my order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure the roof area, allow for headlap and cuts, and order additional tiles for hip, valley and starter details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it eco-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer describes slate as environmentally friendly, low-maintenance roofing with the lowest life-cycle cost among common roofing materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExpert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural slate is a century-scale roof, so put the money into the details: proper headlap, copper or stainless fasteners, and flashing rated to outlive the stone. Use semi-weathering grades when you want tonal variation, Spanish Black for uniform color. Confirm roof framing can carry slate weight before specifying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlate installation requires steep-slope safety practices including roof brackets, guardrails and fall protection; verify framing capacity for slate loads before starting.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Vermont natural slate roofing tile today for a roof built to outlast a lifetime.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vermont Slate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67804877521110,"sku":"VSC1812SLSWGRY","price":5.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/5244\/2838\/files\/ProductImage_VermontSlateCompany_VermontTile_Gray.jpg?v=1793125059","url":"https:\/\/buildsupplyus.myshopify.com\/products\/vermont-natural-slate-roofing-tile-18-in-x-12-in-semi-weathering-gray-green-or-spanish-bla","provider":"Buildsupply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}