INSPIRE ROOFING FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How Does Inspire Slate Compare With “Real” Slate On Price?

In Australia, Inspire slate is similarly priced to good quality Spanish or Canadian slates that rarely carry a genuine guarantee. 

The real advantage of Inspire is speed of installation. Inspire can be installed on a roof in 40-50% less time and cost. This is why:-

  1. No time consuming grading necessary

  2. Lighter,quicker & safer to get on a roof and place in position

  3. No loss from chips or breakages

  4. Nail gun fixing incredibly fast 

Please see the Features and Benefits section of this site for further details.

How Is The Material Fastened To The Surface?

Galvanized steel nails driven through the slate, either manually or by nail gun. No drilling, clipping or hooks required.

What Is The Minimum Roof Pitch Inspire Tiles Can Be Installed On?

14.5 degrees (on a fully membraned roof). This is very useful for extensions and other applications where the available roof slope may be limited.

Why Are They Curved? A Natural Slate Is Flat?

This is intentional. The induced camber flattens and creates a tight fit when nailed in place.

Is An Eaves (Soldier) Course Needed?

Yes. Standard slating principles apply.

How Are The Ridges/Hips Fixed?

Nailed and overlapped. Dry-fix system much more secure than a bedded ridge. Cement does not adhere well to Inspire Slate.

Does The Color Fade Drastically?

No, Inspire Slate is UV stable with the same color through-out.  It will weather, as does any roof covering, depending on location and exposure.

How Do You Cut The Tiles?

Fine-toothed saw, disc cutter, or scored with a utility knife.

Will Moss/Algae Grow On Inspire Slate?

This depends on the location and exposure of the site. Algae grows better on a laminar material, Inspire Slate is not laminar. To deter growth, string a copper wire across the length of the ridge.

Is It A “Green” Recycled Product? What’s It Made From?

It is not recycled… but it’s RECYCLABLE. Inspire Slate is made from limestone and virgin resins. Consequently there is greater control over the mix and the manufacturing process. The main problems experienced with using reclaimed inconsistent raw materials are due to the lack of control in the manufacture which can result in splitting, curling, etc. There are no such problems with Inspire Slate.

How Are The Tiles Packaged/Delivered?

Individually strap-banded bundles of 25 slates… 1600 per pallet (or less). There is a delivery charge depending on location.

Can The Material Be Used For Vertical Cladding?

Yes.