Ceramic Tile Technical Specification
Nulok produces a high temperature Vitrified Ceramic Tile. The long life characteristics of Natural Slate are retained, but being man-made, they have the advantage of size, thickness, strength and quality control. Nu-Lok Ceramic Tiles have very low porosity – water absorption of approx. 0.05%, all contributing to an exceptionaly long life. Added to this is their strength (you can walk on them) and thin profile/shadow-line at just 7.5mm. Not surprisingly, we offer a 50 year guarantee.
| Description | Physical Properties | General Details | Colour Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Each Nulok Ceramic Tile is fired at 1200°C to ensure that it is perfectly vitrified. Produced under the exacting standards of ISO 9001 & ISO 14001, each Ceramic Tile is produced to world class standards and is engineered to withstand extreme environmental conditions. | Water absorption: less then 0.05% Shingle size: 400 x 400 mm Number/m2: 8.33 Thickness: 7.5mm | Roof Weight: 27.3Kgs/m2 Min. Roof pitch: 5° Vertical (Below 18° Zincalume sarking required ) Rafter Spacing: up to 600mm | Black Ceramic Grey Ceramic Burnt Terracotta |
Nulok Roofing System Technical Date and Certifications
The Nulok Roofing System offers a straightforward, efficient method of installing both Natural Slate and Nulok Ceramic Tiles. This incredibly robust system incorporates Zincalume Battens spaced at 307mm. Locked in place between the battens are Nulok Link Channels, each possessing a stainless steel clip used for securing the leading edge of each slate. This Link Channel eliminates the need for side double-lapping of slates because water passing through the slate is routed by the Link Channel onto the surface of the slate below.
Tests Performed on Nulok Ceramic Slate Tiles
Tests performed by CREAM Building Technology Laboratory (UK)
BS EN 538 1994 – Flexural Strength Test
BS EN 539 1994 – Physical Characteristic Impermeability Test
BS EN 539/2 1998 – Frost Resistance Test
BS EN 1024 1997 Geometric Test
BS EN 1304 1998 Product Definition and Specification Test
Test performed by Turin Polytechnic (Italy) Dept of Geological Resources and Territory
Water Absorption
Resistance to indirect traction by means of bending
Resistance to indirect traction by means of bending after freezing
Resistance to alterations caused by weather
External Fire Exposure
BS 476: Part 3 1958
Simulated Static and Cyclic Wind Uplift Test
Passed Wind Classification upto and including C2 (cyclonic wind test).
Test performed on Nulok Fixing System
AS 2050 1989 Weather Effectiveness of Roofing System Structural
Upwards to ultimate
Upwards to serviceability
Downwards to ultimate
Downwards to serviceability
Florida Building Code Test Protocol TAS100-95 – test procedure for wind and wind driven rain resistance of discontinuous roof systems.
| Based on overlap of 100mm | 400 x 400mm Slate | 400 x 300mm Slate | 400 x 250mm Slate |
| Slates per m2 | 8.33 | 11.1 | 13.3 |
| No. of Link Channels per m2 | 8.5 | 11.1 | 13.3 |
| Slate/Tile Clips | 8.5 | 11.1 | 13.3 |
| Battern Centres | 307 ± 7mm | 307 ± 7mm | 307 ± 7mm |
